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$268,000 awarded to support outreach activities by 51�Թ��researchers

admin — Tue, 27 May 2025 16:40:59 +0000

Seven 51�Թ�� researchers have been awarded more than $268,000 in Connection Grants by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).

Million Dollar Gift a Timely Assist for Women’s Athletics and Sports Science

andrea.shuster@mcgill.ca — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 20:28:16 +0000

A $1.25-million gift from graduates Monica and Mark Hantho will enhance services for Martlets teams and support innovative research into female athletic performance

(VERSION FRANÇAIS SUIT)

It's an exciting time for women in sports: the Northern Super League just kicked off in Canada, the Professional Women's Hockey League is expanding and the thriving WNBA posted its highest attendance in 22 seasons.

Stephanie Lung: Oral Defence ECP

marc.wrobel@mcgill.ca — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:46:23 +0000

The Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology

Emma Schmelefske: Oral Defence ECP

marc.wrobel@mcgill.ca — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:39:48 +0000

The Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology

Kyla Brophy: Oral Defence ECP

marc.wrobel@mcgill.ca — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:27:23 +0000

The Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology

Congratulations to Danielle Berbrier for Successfully Defending Her Dissertation

marc.wrobel@mcgill.ca — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 19:59:31 +0000

Danielle Berbrier successfully defended her PhD Oral Defence in Currie Room 304 - Tassone on June 9, 2025.

The title of their Thesis:
"Control of peripheral vascular function in females with polycystic ovary syndrome"

Abstract:

Kiana Kishiyana Explores Adoptee Identity as an SSHRC Storytellers Challenge Finalist

andrea.shuster@mcgill.ca — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 13:02:02 +0000

(The following is an excerpt from the 51�Թ��Reporter. Article by Katherine Gombay.)

Kiana Kishiyama remembers feeling scared when, at the start of her first undergraduate class in beginner’s Mandarin, her teacher looked at her and said, “You need to speak to me after class.”

“And I’m like, what, I’m in trouble already?”

It turned out that the teacher believed that Kishiyama, who was adopted from China by a Canadian couple, was just being modest about her language skills.

Professors Philip Howard and Nanre Nafziger, and Librarian Sharon Rankin Receive Harvard University Grant to Study Black Teacher Legacies in Montreal

marc.wrobel@mcgill.ca — Wed, 21 May 2025 19:32:24 +0000

DISE Professors Philip S. S. Howard (Principal Investigator) and Nanre Nafziger (Co-investigator) and Faculty of Education Liaison Librarian, Sharon Rankin (Co-investigator) and Co-investigators, Professors Tya Collins and Lerona Dana Lewis of the University of Ottawa, have received a grant from the Harvard Graduate School of Education Black Teacher Archive program.

DISE's Dr. Nanre Nafziger Appointed a 2025 National Academy of Education (NAEd)/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellow

marc.wrobel@mcgill.ca — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 19:47:01 +0000

We are proud to announce that Dr. Nanre Nafziger, DISE, is a 2025 National Academy of Education (NAEd)/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellow. Her research topic is Contestations for Nigerian History Education in Primary and Secondary Schools: from Colonialism to Neocolonialism. This year, the selection committee, comprised of leading scholars in education research, selected 25 fellows from an extremely competitive pool of 270 education scholars.

Dr. Pengfei Zhao, DISE, Appointed Academic Director for Global Engagement

marc.wrobel@mcgill.ca — Fri, 23 May 2025 16:40:56 +0000

The Faculty of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Pengfei Zhao, from the Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE), as the Academic Director for Global Engagement.

KPE's Dr. Gordon Bloom and Chantal Vallée Interviewed by Mike Cohen on Meet Your Local Authors Series

marc.wrobel@mcgill.ca — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 17:54:02 +0000

Media personality and suburban City Councillor Mike Cohen featured the book "Dare to Win" in his Meet Your Local Authors series. KPE Chair Dr. Gordon Bloom and professional basketball coach and KPE alumna, Chantal Vallée, were interviewed in this segment for the Eleanor London Library.

Watch the Interview

Spring 2025 Faculty of Education Convocation

marc.wrobel@mcgill.ca — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 21:34:38 +0000

The Spring 2025 Faculty of Education Convocation Ceremony will take place Thursday, May 29 at 3:00 PM.

Helena Silen Named Faculty of Education Valedictorian

marc.wrobel@mcgill.ca — Tue, 27 May 2025 20:19:10 +0000

Valedictorian Helena Silen, part of the inaugural cohort of the B.A. (Ed.) Education in a Global Contexts program, will be representing the Faculty of Education’s Class of 2025 at Convocation on May 29th at 3:00 PM.

“I’ve learned so much from the students, faculty, and staff at McGill, and I am proud of the values of life-long learning, justice, and care for which we continue to strive. It’s an honour to be able to offer my warmest congratulations to my peers, who I am certain will go on to do excellent work in the classroom, graduate studies, and beyond.”

Apply Today: The SASSI Postdoctoral Fellowship is Live Until June 15, 2025

marc.wrobel@mcgill.ca — Thu, 15 May 2025 20:55:19 +0000

The SASSI Postdoctoral Fellowship is now live on Workday!

Qualified candidates who may be interested are encouraged to apply using the link below.

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Dean Vivek Venkatesh and Professor Joseph Levitan Visit UNESCO MGIEP as Part of Research Tour

marc.wrobel@mcgill.ca — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:07:18 +0000

UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development in India (MGIEP) recently hosted Faculty of Education Dean, Vivek Venkatesh, and Professor Joseph Levitan, DISE, for a dialogue on community based participatory action research, and pluralism and polarization.

Their visit was part of a research tour including a dialogue on these topics to foster collaboration and to exchange ideas on education and societal challenges.

Graduate Students

$268,000 awarded to support outreach activities by 51�Թ���researchers

Million Dollar Gift a Timely Assist for Women’s Athletics and Sports Science

Stephanie Lung: Oral Defence ECP

Emma Schmelefske: Oral Defence ECP

Kyla Brophy: Oral Defence ECP

Congratulations to Danielle Berbrier for Successfully Defending Her Dissertation

Kiana Kishiyana Explores Adoptee Identity as an SSHRC Storytellers Challenge Finalist

Professors Philip Howard and Nanre Nafziger, and Librarian Sharon Rankin Receive Harvard University Grant to Study Black Teacher Legacies in Montreal

DISE's Dr. Nanre Nafziger Appointed a 2025 National Academy of Education (NAEd)/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellow

Dr. Pengfei Zhao, DISE, Appointed Academic Director for Global Engagement

KPE's Dr. Gordon Bloom and Chantal Vallée Interviewed by Mike Cohen on Meet Your Local Authors Series

Spring 2025 Faculty of Education Convocation

Helena Silen Named Faculty of Education Valedictorian

Apply Today: The SASSI Postdoctoral Fellowship is Live Until June 15, 2025

Dean Vivek Venkatesh and Professor Joseph Levitan Visit UNESCO MGIEP as Part of Research Tour

$268,000 awarded to support outreach activities by 51�Թ��researchers