Faculty /edu-ecp/taxonomy/term/3/all en KPE's Dr. Gordon Bloom and Chantal Vallée Interviewed by Mike Cohen on Meet Your Local Authors Series /edu-ecp/channels/news/kpes-dr-gordon-bloom-and-chantal-vallee-interviewed-mike-cohen-meet-your-local-authors-series-365600 <p>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<b>,</b> Chantal Vallée, were interviewed in this segment for the Eleanor London Library.</p> <a class="button--outline" href="https://youtu.be/EPyCRLdXX48">Watch the Interview</a> <p> </p> Tue, 03 Jun 2025 17:54:03 +0000 admin 6438 at /edu-ecp Benoit Gentil Receives Commercialization Priming Award for RNA Research /edu-ecp/channels/news/benoit-gentil-receives-commercialization-priming-award-rna-research-365974 <p>The DNA to RNA Initiative (D2R) at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ University has awarded $400,000 to four projects that aim to bring RNA-based innovations closer to clinical and commercial reality, including vaccines and therapies for rare and infectious diseases.</p> Fri, 04 Jul 2025 13:09:13 +0000 admin 6433 at /edu-ecp Participate in an Exciting Study Focusing on Running Asymmetry and Fatigue /edu-ecp/channels/news/participate-exciting-study-focusing-running-asymmetry-and-fatigue-362940 <p><strong>Who?</strong></p> <p>Any recreational, competitive, or elite-level runners can participate.</p> <p><strong>You must be/you:</strong></p> <ul> <li>aged between 18 to 40 years</li> <li>run at least 20 km per week and regularly participate in running for 3-6 months</li> <li>have not had any musculoskeletal injuries in the past 6 months, any neurological or cardiovascular and respiratory conditions or pregnancy</li> <li>should not be under any medications or rehabilitation programme</li> </ul> <p><strong>What?</strong></p> Mon, 27 Jan 2025 18:00:24 +0000 admin 6456 at /edu-ecp Dr. Pengfei Zhao, DISE, Appointed Academic Director for Global Engagement /edu-ecp/channels/news/dr-pengfei-zhao-dise-appointed-academic-director-global-engagement-365507 <p>The Faculty of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of <strong><a href="/education/pengfei-zhao">Dr. Pengfei Zhao</a></strong>, from the Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE), as the Academic Director for Global Engagement.</p> Wed, 04 Jun 2025 14:06:04 +0000 admin 6437 at /edu-ecp BHM & Inclusive Histories in Quebec Secondary Schools /edu-ecp/channels/news/bhm-inclusive-histories-quebec-secondary-schools-363871 <p>As <a href="https://montreal.citynews.ca/2025/01/30/34th-edition-of-black-history-month-kicks-off-in-montreal-with-soiree/#">Montréal celebrates its 34th Black History Month</a>, it is time to fully integrate Black history into Québec education.</p> Tue, 25 Feb 2025 21:15:38 +0000 admin 6449 at /edu-ecp Dr. Mindy Carter, DISE, Recipient of the 2025 AERA Outstanding Achievement in Arts and Learning Award /edu-ecp/channels/news/dr-mindy-carter-dise-recipient-2025-aera-outstanding-achievement-arts-and-learning-award-365341 <p><strong><a href="/education/mindy-carter">Dr. Mindy R. Carter</a></strong>, Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE), was recently awarded the 2025 AERA Outstanding Achievement in Arts and Learning Award for her dedication to research, teaching and service in arts education. </p> Thu, 08 May 2025 20:19:27 +0000 admin 6442 at /edu-ecp Completion of KPE's Indigenous Space: The Onkwanaktí:io Lab /edu-ecp/channels/news/completion-kpes-indigenous-space-onkwanaktiio-lab-363515 <p>The Faculty of Education's Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE) has unveiled its new Indigenous space, named the Onkwanaktí:io lab, which aims to provide a supportive environment for Indigenous students and encourage Indigenous-focused research.</p> <p>The space features a mural highlighting Indigenous athletes and a hand-carved wooden table depicting traditional Indigenous sports, underscoring the connection between culture, movement, and community.</p> Fri, 07 Feb 2025 20:32:29 +0000 admin 6452 at /edu-ecp Joseph Levitan, DISE, Presents Kaushalam Program Study Results at SCERT Uttarakhand /edu-ecp/channels/news/joseph-levitan-dise-presents-kaushalam-program-study-results-scert-uttarakhand-364896 <p>The Kaushalam program, a collaborative initiative between the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) Uttarakhand and the Udyam Learning Foundation, aims to cultivate 21st-century life skills and an entrepreneurial mindset among students in Uttarakhand. A comprehensive study conducted during the 2024–25 academic year assessed the program's impact on Grade 9 students across seven districts.</p> Wed, 09 Apr 2025 14:41:39 +0000 admin 6444 at /edu-ecp Limin Jao (DISE) Appointed as ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ's Ombudsperson for Students /edu-ecp/channels/news/limin-jao-dise-appointed-mcgills-ombudsperson-students-365996 <p>As the Ombudsperson for Students, <a href="/education/limin-jao">Dr. Limin Jao</a> (she/her) provides an independent, impartial, and confidential service through which students may seek equitable and informal resolution of any University-related concern. The Ombudsperson may also, where appropriate, review University policies, guidelines, and procedures affecting students, make recommendations for change, and promote discussion of student-related concerns across the University. </p> Wed, 09 Jul 2025 19:57:16 +0000 admin 6432 at /edu-ecp DISE's Paul Zanazanian Releases New Book and Podcast Series /edu-ecp/channels/news/dises-paul-zanazanian-releases-new-book-and-podcast-series-362946 <p><a href="/education/paul-zanazanian">Professor Paul Zanazanian</a> from the Department of Integrated Studies in Education is very pleased to announce the publication of his new book and the release of his new podcast series.</p> <p>Paul's new book, <a href="https://historyinthenow.com"><em><strong>Historical Consciousness and Practical Life: A Theory and Methodology</strong></em></a>, published by University of Toronto Press (2025), introduces a novel approach to examining how people construct and employ historical knowledge for navigating their daily lives.</p> Mon, 27 Jan 2025 20:07:33 +0000 admin 6454 at /edu-ecp Remembering Howard Riggs /edu-ecp/channels/news/remembering-howard-riggs-364504 <p>Howard Riggs was a dedicated, hard-working professor of math education. His work ethic was a product of his Prairie upbringing and his deep commitment to his students. He was hired by ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ to teach social studies, but was pressed into service as a math educator in the Department of Elementary Education, one of the units that eventually morphed into DISE.</p> Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:12:36 +0000 admin 6447 at /edu-ecp DISE's Dr. Nanre Nafziger Appointed a 2025 National Academy of Education (NAEd)/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellow /edu-ecp/channels/news/dises-dr-nanre-nafziger-appointed-2025-national-academy-education-naedspencer-postdoctoral-fellow-365639 <p>We are proud to announce that <a href="/education/nanre-nafziger">Dr. Nanre Nafziger</a>, 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.<br /> <br /></p> Fri, 06 Jun 2025 16:06:57 +0000 admin 6436 at /edu-ecp KPE Alumna Savannah King a Featured ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ24 Ambassador /edu-ecp/channels/news/kpe-alumna-savannah-king-featured-mcgill24-ambassador-364175 <p>Olympic medalist in swimming, Savannah King is a graduate of the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education who went on to work as a Project Administrator within the department before becoming Associate Coach and Social Media Coordinator for the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Varsity Swim Team. Selected as a ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ24 ambassador for the University's Day of Giving, she is lending her support to ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ in advocating for student-athletes during the 24-hour fundraiser.</p> Wed, 12 Mar 2025 04:38:31 +0000 admin 6448 at /edu-ecp Rachel Cluett Named University of Manitoba’s Fifth McCall MacBain Scholar /edu-ecp/channels/news/rachel-cluett-named-university-manitobas-fifth-mccall-macbain-scholar-365310 <p>University of Manitoba Bachelor of Arts in Psychology graduate Rachel Cluett (BA’24) is one of 20 Canadians selected to join the fifth cohort of McCall MacBain Scholars at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ University. Recipients were chosen based on exceptional character, community engagement, leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, academic strength, and intellectual curiosity.</p> <p>Rachel will pursue a Master of Arts in School/Applied Child Psychology at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ.</p> Thu, 08 May 2025 20:23:41 +0000 admin 6441 at /edu-ecp Call for Research Participants: Does Breast Reduction Surgery Change the Way You Breathe & Move? /edu-ecp/channels/news/call-research-participants-does-breast-reduction-surgery-change-way-you-breathe-move-363016 <p>The <a href="/cerpl">Clinical Exercise and Respiratory Physiology Laboratory (CERPL)</a> and the Movement Technologies and Innovation (MOTION) Laboratory, in collaboration with <a href="https://lululemon.com">Lululemon</a>, are seeking female volunteers for a research study investigating whether breast reduction surgery impacts breathing and biomechanics during exercise.</p> <p>The study is looking for 16 healthy women who are planning to undergo breast reduction surgery and are able to walk, jog, and run on a treadmill.</p> Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:44:56 +0000 admin 6455 at /edu-ecp