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

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

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

Congratulations to Rachelle Aucoin for Successfully Defending Her Dissertation

admin — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 22:14:19 +0000

Rachelle Aucoin successfully defended her PhD Oral Defence in Currie Room 304 - Tassone on July 14, 2025.

The title of her thesis:
"Cool Air, Clear Relief: Exploring the Mechanisms and Utility of Fan-to-Face Therapy for Management of Exertional Breathlessness in Chronic Lung Disease "

Oral Defence Comittee:
Dr. Dennis Jensen (Supervisor), Dr. Jenna Gibbs, Dr. Dina Brooks, Dr. Celena Scheede-Bergdahl and Dr. Daniel Fortin-Guichard.

DISE's 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 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.

Rachel Cluett Named as Education's Fifth McCall MacBain Scholar

marc.wrobel@mcgill.ca — Wed, 07 May 2025 13:59:16 +0000

University of Manitoba Bachelor of Arts in Psychology graduate Rachel Cluett is one of 20 Canadians selected to join the fifth cohort of McCall MacBain Scholars at ��ϲ�� University. Recipients were chosen based on exceptional character, community engagement, leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, academic strength, and intellectual curiosity.

Rachel will pursue a Master of Arts in School/Applied Child Psychology at ��ϲ��'s Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology.

Montreal researchers use AI and wearable sensors to detect inflammation before symptoms appear

andrea.shuster@mcgill.ca — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:21:20 +0000

The world's first wearable-powered system predicts acute inflammation with 90 per cent sensitivity.

Montreal, July 30, 2025 – Modern medicine is largely reactive—treating illness only after symptoms emerge. But a new study from the Research Institute of the ��ϲ�� University Health Centre (The Institute) and ��ϲ�� University points to a more proactive future: one where silent signs of infection are detected before we even feel sick.

Major work on McTavish Reservoir will Impact Vehicular Access to Upper Campus

andrea.shuster@mcgill.ca — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 16:17:53 +0000

The City of Montreal begins major work on the McTavish water pumping station; a section of Doctor Penfield Avenue will close to traffic until 2033.

Media Reacts to AI Early Detection of Respiratory Tract Infections Research

andrea.shuster@mcgill.ca — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 15:02:13 +0000

On July 30, ��ϲ�� University and the MUHC put out the story, "Montreal Researchers use AI and Wearable Sensors to Detect Inflammation Before Symptoms Appear", featuring ground-breaking collaborative research by Dennis Jensen, PhD, Dr. Emily McDonald, and Amir Hadid, PhD. The study shows that by analyzing biometric data from wearable technology (i.e.

Limin Jao (DISE) Appointed as ��ϲ��'s Ombudsperson for Students

andrea.shuster@mcgill.ca — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 19:57:15 +0000

As the Ombudsperson for Students, Dr. Limin Jao (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.

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.

Benoit Gentil Receives Commercialization Priming Award for RNA Research

andrea.shuster@mcgill.ca — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 13:09:12 +0000

The DNA to RNA Initiative (D2R) at ��ϲ�� 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.

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"

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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 ��ϲ�� 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.

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

Congratulations to Rachelle Aucoin for Successfully Defending Her Dissertation

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

Rachel Cluett Named as Education's Fifth McCall MacBain Scholar

Montreal researchers use AI and wearable sensors to detect inflammation before symptoms appear

Major work on McTavish Reservoir will Impact Vehicular Access to Upper Campus

Media Reacts to AI Early Detection of Respiratory Tract Infections Research

Limin Jao (DISE) Appointed as ���ϲ�����'s Ombudsperson for Students

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

Benoit Gentil Receives Commercialization Priming Award for RNA Research

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

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

Limin Jao (DISE) Appointed as ��ϲ��'s Ombudsperson for Students