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The annual fellowships are designed to offer doctoral students the opportunity to explore the world of public scholarship. Fellows focus on engaging the public through their scholarly work – this can take a range of forms, from describing their work in a public forum to partnering with a school, community organization or cultural institution in an ongoing two-way exchange of knowledge and practices.

"The School of Graduate Studies is proud to support the creative work being done by our Connaught PhDs for Public Impact fellows as they find novel ways to engage the public with the incredible research being done at �鶹��Ƶ," said Vina Goghari, vice-dean, research and program innovation at the School of Graduate Studies. "We are grateful for the generous support from the Connaught Fund in enabling this type of innovative scholarship, and we congratulate this new cohort of fellows as they begin work on their projects."

The 2024-25 Connaught PhDs for Public Impact Fellows are:

Hanne Bartels, Institute of Medical Science, Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Rhonda Boateng, Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation (IHPME), Dalla Lana School of Public Health
Mohammadamir (Amir) Moghaddam, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
Mathew Iantorno, Faculty of Information
Nicolas Ivanov, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
Yojana Miraya Oscco, department of political science, Faculty of Arts & Science
Kashoro Nyenyezi, department of social justice education, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE)
Adrian Petterson, Faculty of Information
Paul Pritchard, department of sociology, Faculty of Arts & Science
Jenna Quelch, department of political science, Faculty of Arts & Science
Shivam Sharma, Faculty of Dentistry
Mercedes Sobers, Dalla Lana School of Public Health
Rhonda Solomon, department of geography, geomatics, and the environment, �鶹��Ƶ Mississauga
Lily Takeuchi, department of biomedical engineering, Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
Sarah Urquhart, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE)

Six OISE alumni recognized with Leaders and Legends Awards

rahul.kalvapalle — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 16:55:54 +0000

Six OISE alumni recognized with Leaders and Legends Awards

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Clockwise from top left: Isha DeCoito, Ardavan Eizadirad, Janice Gobert, Jean Augustine, Carlos Ruano and Ann Lopez (supplied images)

Six alumni of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) at �鶹��Ƶ have been recognized with 2024 Leaders and Legends Awards.

The annual awards, which were created by the OISE �鶹��Ƶ Association, recognize the outstanding contributions of individuals who exemplify the institute's mission.

“Our 2024 Leaders and Legends Award winners are such an awe-inspiring, impressive group,” said Professor Erica Walker, dean of OISE. “Their thoughtful leadership is a demonstrative example of the impact that our OISE alumni network has had, and continues to have, on a global scale."

“The winners are remarkable for their commitment to social justice, anti-racist education and other educational innovations,” added Kristin Snoddon, chair of the Leaders and Legends Awards committee and an associate professor in the School of Early Childhood Studies at Toronto Metropolitan University. “All have contributed immeasurably to their communities and the OISE community."

The recipients of 2024 Leaders and Legends Awards are:

Isha DeCoito – Excellence Award
Ardavan Eizadirad – Emerging Leader Award
Janice Gobert – Innovation Award
Ann Lopez – Mentor of the Year
Carlos Ruano – Global Service Award
Jean Augustine – Distinguished Service Award

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3 �鶹��Ƶ scholars named finalists for 2024 SSHRC Impact Awards

rahul.kalvapalle — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 16:01:54 +0000

3 �鶹��Ƶ scholars named finalists for 2024 SSHRC Impact Awards

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Two faculty members and a doctoral candidate at the University of Toronto have been shortlisted for the 2024 Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Impact Awards.

The annual awards recognize achievements by outstanding scholars and students in research, research training, knowledge mobilization and outreach activities funded by SSHRC, and are considered Canada's highest honours in social sciences and humanities research.

The finalists for the 2024 SSHRC Impact Awards from �鶹��Ƶ are:

Professor Lynette Ong (department of political science, Faculty of Arts & Science and Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy) – Insight Award
Professor Peter Newman (Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work) – Partnership Award
Louis Busch (PhD candidate, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education) – Talent Award

The winners in each of the award categories will be announced on Nov. 25, 2024.

18 faculty members elected Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada

rahul.kalvapalle — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 16:58:49 +0000

18 faculty members elected Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada

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Centre for Criminology and Sociolegal Studies

Department for the Study of Religion

Department of Biochemistry

Department of Computer Science

Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Department of Germanic Languages & Literatures

Department of Medicine

Department of Physics

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Faculty of Law

Faculty of Music

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Eighteen faculty members from across the University of Toronto have been appointed Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada – a prestigious distinction given to the country’s most distinguished scholars, artists and scientists.

“The University of Toronto is immensely proud to see such a high number of our faculty members elected to the Royal Society of Canada,” said Leah Cowen, �鶹��Ƶ’s vice-president, research and innovation, and strategic initiatives. “These researchers are at the forefront of disciplines that span the arts, social sciences, humanities and sciences, and their work stands to have a significant impact on academic inquiry, policy and societal well-being.”

The 2024 Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada are:

Kamari Clarke of the Centre for Criminology and Sociolegal Studies in the Faculty of Arts & Science
Simon Coleman of the department for the study of religion in the Faculty of Arts & Science
Susan George of the University Health Network and the department of medicine in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Willi Goetschel of the department of Germanic languages and literatures in the Faculty of Arts & Science
Aiyun Huang of the Faculty of Music
Hae-Young Kee of the department of physics in the Faculty of Arts & Science
Kang Lee of the department of applied psychology and human development in the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
Ren-Ke Li of the University Health Network and the department of surgery in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Mathieu Lupien of the University Health Network and the department of medical biophysics in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Mark McGowan of the department of history in the Faculty of Arts & Science
Kent Moore of the department of chemical and physical sciences at �鶹��Ƶ Mississauga
Jim Phillips of the Faculty of Law
John Rubinstein of the Hospital for Sick Children and the department of biochemistry in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Brigitte Shim of the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design
Raquel Urtasun of the department of computer science in the Faculty of Arts & Science
Balint Virag of the department of computer and mathematical sciences at �鶹��Ƶ Scarborough
Lucan Alan Way of the department of political science at �鶹��Ƶ Scarborough
Stephen Wright of the department of ecology and evolutionary biology in the Faculty of Arts & Science

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Five �鶹��Ƶ researchers recognized for student mental health research

rahul.kalvapalle — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 13:40:35 +0000

Five �鶹��Ƶ researchers recognized for student mental health research

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Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies

Dalla Lana School of Public Health

Faculty of Arts & Science

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(L-R) Notisha Massaquoi, Megan Boler, Daniel Grace, Emily Seto and Antje Budde (supplied images)

Five researchers from across the University of Toronto have received 2023-2024 Inlight Research Development Grants.

The grants support early-stage research, knowledge synthesis and partnership projects that advance post-secondary student mental health and wellness. They are awarded by Inlight Student Mental Health Research, a �鶹��Ƶ institutional strategic initiative.

The projects address critical areas such as needs, experiences and access to mental health services for LGBTQ2S+, Black and international students as well as the impacts of technology like generative AI on anxiety. All projects include students as co-investigators or collaborators.

The recipients are:

Megan Boler, professor in the department of social justice education at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE)
Antje Budde, associate professor in the Centre for Drama, Theatre, and Performance Studies at the Faculty of Arts & Science
Daniel Grace, associate professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health
Notisha Massaquoi, assistant professor in the department of health and society at �鶹��Ƶ Scarborough
Emily Seto, associate professor in the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health.

Amanda Uliaszek, Inlight's associate director of research and an associate professor of psychology at �鶹��Ƶ Scarborough, said the researchers are "using unique and innovative approaches to enhance our knowledge and understanding of not only the mental health needs of our diverse student population, but also the ways in which artificial intelligence and other forms of technology are creating a bigger impact.”

“That is exciting for us to see, and we are proud to be able to continue to support this important research and work.”

Lois Maplethorpe recognized with OISE's 2024 Leithwood Award

rahul.kalvapalle — Sat, 06 Jul 2024 02:14:51 +0000

Lois Maplethorpe recognized with OISE's 2024 Leithwood Award

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Lois Maplethorpe has been named the winner of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) 2024 Leithwood Award, which recognizes exceptional, cutting-edge research conducted by a student in the last phase of their doctoral work.

Established in 2003, the award is named for Kenneth Leithwood, professor emeritus in the department of leadership, higher & adult education and former associate dean, research.

Maplethorpe, who earned her PhD in OISE's department of applied psychology and Human Development, was honoured for her thesis titled Growing Our Roots: Exploring the Home Language and Literacy Environment within the Context of Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Being.

Her research required her to develop trusting relationships with Indigenous educators and stakeholders who, as equal partners in her project, had final say in how data was collected and how results were analyzed, interpreted and shared – to ensure they remained true to participants’ voices and cultural values.

“The idea of being humble, the idea of how important relationship is, and honouring Indigenous ways – I learned so much about that during the study,” said Maplethorpe, now an instructor at Red Deer Polytechnic in central Alberta. “This study allowed me to live the experience alongside my Indigenous co-researchers, to be a humble listener and learner.”

“I’d like to congratulate Dr. Maplethorpe on her doctoral thesis,” said Professor Michal Perlman, OISE’s acting associate dean, research, international and innovation. "I had the pleasure of serving on Dr. Maplethorpe’s committee so I am very familiar with her thoughtful and in-depth research. Her thesis is a stellar example of community-led, collaborative partnership research.”

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Kang Lee recognized with 2024 Governor General’s Innovation Award

rahul.kalvapalle — Tue, 28 May 2024 15:06:30 +0000

Kang Lee recognized with 2024 Governor General’s Innovation Award

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Kang Lee, a professor in the department of applied psychology and human development at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), has received a 2024 Governor General’s Innovation Award.

Launched in 2016, the annual awards celebrate exceptional Canadian individuals, teams and organizations for their excellence in innovation and their contributions in helping to shape our future and positively impact our quality of life.

Lee, who holds a Canada Research Chair in Moral Development, was recognized for his research that has had wide-ranging impacts that include a key legal reform concerning child witnesses, transformation of the diagnosis and treatment of children with behavioural problems and the development of a new technology that allows people to monitor their health using their smartphones. He was nominated for the honour by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).

“Dr. Lee’s work has revolutionized scientific research on moral development and transformed our fundamental understanding of the development of lying,” the award citation states. “Although his work was originally motivated to answer basic science questions about childhood dishonesty, his discoveries have made unexpected transformative practical impacts in multiple fields.”

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Seven �鶹��Ƶ graduate students awarded 2023-2024 Inlight Research Fellowships in support of mental health research

rahul.kalvapalle — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 19:26:40 +0000

Seven �鶹��Ƶ graduate students awarded 2023-2024 Inlight Research Fellowships in support of mental health research

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Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work

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Clockwise from top left: Melissa deJonge, Egag Egag, Asma Shamim, Maya Ahia, Danika Quesnel, JesusMiracle Chiadika and Ananya Bhattacharjee (supplied images)

Seven students from across the University of Toronto are recipients of the 2023-2024 Inlight Research Fellowships awarded by Inlight Student Mental Health Research, a �鶹��Ƶ institutional strategic initiative committed to improving student mental health and wellness outcomes.

The $10,000 fellowships support graduate scholars who are leading research projects that aim to improve student mental health and well-being on campus and recognize the importance of student-led and co-designed research solutions.

“The Inlight Research Fellowship Program is dedicated to promoting the development of leaders in post-secondary student mental health research,” said Julius Haag, Inlight’s associate director, education and training and an assistant professor, teaching stream in the department of sociology at �鶹��Ƶ Mississauga.

“We are actively supporting impactful research that will grow the perspectives and capacity needed to advance student mental health and wellness, as well as centring research that focuses on engaging the experiences and perspectives of our diverse student community.”

Here is the full list of Inlight’s 2023-2024 research fellowship award recipients:

Maya Ahia – master’s student in clinical psychology, �鶹��Ƶ Scarborough

Ananya Bhattacharjee – PhD candidate in computer science, Faculty of Arts & Science

JesusMiracle Chiadika – PhD student in higher education, comparative, international & development education, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education

Melissa deJonge – PhD student, Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education

Egag Egag – PhD student, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work

Danika Quesnel – PhD student in clinical psychology, �鶹��Ƶ Scarborough

Asma Shamim – PhD student in developmental psychology and education, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education

Kang Lee receives Insight Award from Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council

rahul.kalvapalle — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 12:31:45 +0000

Kang Lee receives Insight Award from Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council

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Kang Lee, a professor in the department of applied psychology and human development at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), has received the 2023 Insight Award from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC).

The award recognizes scholars whose work arising from SSHRC-funded initiatives has contributed to knowledge and understanding about people, societies and the world.

Lee was honoured for his research on child moral development: specifically, how children learn to tell lies.

“I am deeply grateful for SSHRC’s strong commitment to supporting social science research like that of mine,” said Lee, a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair. “Because of this commitment, our lab was able to make practical contributions far beyond those we could have ever foreseen."

A world-renowned expert on childhood dishonesty, Lee's work has had far-reaching impacts on real-world practices. His work led to Canadian law reforms in 2005 concerning obtaining evidence from children. Since 2006, a legal procedure based on his research must be employed to admit children as witnesses in Canadian criminal courts.

“Professor Lee’s research has made a broad impact across critical areas in education, and his exceptional scholarship, teaching, and mentoring of educational researchers are remarkable contributions to the field, to OISE, and to �鶹��Ƶ,” said Professor Erica Walker, dean of OISE.

“He is highly deserving of this Insight Award, a prestigious honour for an outstanding professor. On behalf of the OISE community, I wholeheartedly congratulate Professor Lee for this significant recognition from SSHRC.”

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Elaine Cagulada awarded Alice Wilson medal by Royal Society of Canada

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Elaine Cagulada awarded Alice Wilson medal by Royal Society of Canada

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University of Toronto alumna Elaine Cagulada, who teaches and researches disability studies and its intersectionalities, is among the 2023 recipients of the Alice Wilson medal from the Royal Society of Canada.

Awarded nationally to three women of outstanding academic qualifications at the postdoctoral level, the Wilson award’s recipients are chosen from the current year’s female winners of postdoctoral fellowships from the three granting councils: the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).

Cagulada, who earned her doctorate from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) at �鶹��Ƶ earlier this year, is now a SSHRC postdoctoral fellow in the department of gender studies at Queen's University.

“Being awarded the Alice Wilson medal means receiving institutional recognition for my research in the fields of disability studies, Black studies and sociology,” says Cagulada, whose doctoral research explored the intersectionality of Deafness, disability, race and policing.

After reading about the medal and the barriers that Wilson faced as a woman in geology, paleontology, and academia, Cagulada says she deeply appreciates receiving the award named for the scholar.

“From what I can understand, being granted a Royal Society of Canada medal in Alice Wilson’s name suggests being recognized for pursuing wonder, curiosity and transformative change amid the entwined objectifying forces of ableism, racial capitalism, and colonial hetero-patriarchy – forces of which Wilson seemed aware,” she says.

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15 doctoral students receive Connaught PhDs for Public Impact fellowships

Read more about the 2024-25 Connaught PhDs for Public Impact Fellows

Six OISE alumni recognized with Leaders and Legends Awards

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3 �鶹��Ƶ scholars named finalists for 2024 SSHRC Impact Awards

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18 faculty members elected Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada

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Five �鶹��Ƶ researchers recognized for student mental health research

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Lois Maplethorpe recognized with OISE's 2024 Leithwood Award

Read OISE's interview with Lois Maplethorpe

Kang Lee recognized with 2024 Governor General’s Innovation Award

Read about the 2024 Governor General's Innovation Awards

Seven �鶹��Ƶ graduate students awarded 2023-2024 Inlight Research Fellowships in support of mental health research

Read more about the fellowship recipients at Inlight

Kang Lee receives Insight Award from Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council

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Elaine Cagulada awarded Alice Wilson medal by Royal Society of Canada