Faculty

Remembering Howard Riggs

admin — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:12:36 +0000

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 �� 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.

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

admin — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 16:06:57 +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.

McCall MacBain Scholars Applications Open

admin — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 15:04:06 +0000

Are you a leader in your program, your community, campus group or association?

Are you interested in pursuing a master’s degree at �� next year?

You can apply now for the 2026 cohort of McCall MacBain Scholars at ��, Canada’s largest leadership-based scholarship program for master’s and professional studies. This program brings together students who engage in positive change by taking on meaningful leadership roles.

KPE Alumna Savannah King a Featured ��24 Ambassador

admin — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 04:38:31 +0000

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 �� Varsity Swim Team. Selected as a ��24 ambassador for the University's Day of Giving, she is lending her support to �� in advocating for student-athletes during the 24-hour fundraiser.

Rachel Cluett Named as Education's Fifth McCall MacBain Scholar

admin — Thu, 08 May 2025 20:23:41 +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 ��. 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 ��'s Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology.

Media Reacts to AI Early Detection of Respiratory Tract Infections Research

admin — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 15:02:13 +0000

On July 30, �� 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.

Harm Reduction and Naloxone Training Workshops

admin — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:56:37 +0000

Canada in general, and Montreal specifically, have been facing a drug toxicity and fatal overdose crisis for nearly a decade. While integrated systems of interventions are necessary to address drug-related harms, the use of naloxone has been a key strategy to reduce the acute effect of opioid-involved deaths. Currently, �� does not offer naloxone trainings to the campus community, limiting students’ ability to assist in the event of an overdose.

AI in Education: Children & Screens Invites �� Expert to Give Families Guidance

admin — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 19:45:32 +0000

Adam Dubé, PhD, ECP Associate Professor of Learning Sciences at ��, participated as a panelist in the "New School? Promises and Risks of AI in the Classroom" webinar hosted by Children and Screens.

The event focused on how children process information from AI-driven tools, the potential of AI to support cognitive development, and the ethical integration of AI into educational systems.

Kiana Kishiyana Explores Adoptee Identity as an SSHRC Storytellers Challenge Finalist

admin — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 13:02:03 +0000

(The following is an excerpt from the �� 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.

Age-Appropriate Ways to Discuss the Trump Presidency with Kids

admin — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 13:36:40 +0000

Professor and Canada Research Chair, Victoria Talwar, talks to Today's Parent magazine about addressing questions and concerns from kids about the Trump presidency. The article discusses age-appropriate ways to discuss what kids are hearing and seeing in the news and popular culture about Canada-US relations in addition to tips on teaching media literacy and critical thinking, promoting empathy and understanding, and empowering Canadian children to be informed citizens.

Excerpt from How To Explain The Trump Presidency To Canadian Kids by Jenn Cox:

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

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

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

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

admin — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 16:17:54 +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.

Dr. Tina Montreuil, ECP, Awarded the Prestigious FRQS Chercheur Boursier Junior 2 Award

admin — Fri, 02 May 2025 19:33:15 +0000

Dr. Tina Montreuil, a researcher at the Educational and Counselling Psychology Department (Associate Member of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences), has been awarded the prestigious FRQS Chercheur Boursier Junior 2 award this past April 2025.

Remembering Patrick Dias

admin — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 17:06:36 +0000

Dr. Patrick Dias, another long-term member of DISE, recently passed away. Here are some reflections from Anthony Paré, retired colleague and previous DISE chair, as well as Patrick's obituary, to honor his passing and service to the department.

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

admin — 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

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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.