Faculty of Education - KPE News

Participate in a Research Study on Bone Health & Exercise Behaviours in Diabetes

McGill University — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 20:02:18 +0000

The Gibbs Lab at McGill is looking for adults aged 50 and above, diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes to participate in a research study.

Participation involves one audio-recorded interview conducted via Microsoft Teams or by phone.

The study aims to identify preferences, information needs, and perceived barriers related to exercise for the management of bone health in older adults with diabetes. Adults over 50 with diabetes are often unaware of their increased risk of bone fractures, which can lead to disability, hospitalization, and significant healthcare costs.

Congratulations to Olivia Pastore for Successfully Defending Her Dissertation!

McGill University — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 19:54:56 +0000

Congratulations to Dr. Olivia Pastore on the successful defence of her dissertation on 23 October, 2024!

Topic of her dissertation: "Understanding and reducing compassion fatigue using the compassion fatigue resilience model and self-compassion in peer mentors of Canadian spinal cord injury community service organizations"

Olivia Pastore is with Dr. Shane Sweet's TIE Lab.

Call for Research Participants: Exciting Opportunity with Lululemon

McGill University — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 21:07:35 +0000

Dr. Camilla Illidi from the Clinical Exercise and Respiratory Physiology Laboratory (CERPL), in collaboration with Lululemon, is seeking healthy female volunteers for a research study investigating the effects of sports bras on exercise experiences, including motivation, adherence, feelings, anticipation, and enjoyment.

$3.75 Million Gift from Daniel and Monica Gold to Establish Centre for Early Childhool Development

McGill University — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 19:19:14 +0000

Helping Children get the Best Start in Life

A gift to establish a centre for early childhood development at McGill aims to reach more children with learning difficulties.

Changes to MCGILL ALERT! Mobile Device Notifications

McGill University — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 14:04:43 +0000

McGill’s Emergency Notification System allows you to opt in your mobile device to receive alerts during time-sensitive situations and disruptions in the use of various buildings on campus.

In the past, some mobile phone carriers only allowed voice messages, not SMS text messaging. Today, all carriers support SMS, so we will switch Emergency Notification System messaging to SMS for all mobile phones starting September 18.

Jenna Gibbs, KPE, and Claudia Mitchell, DISE, Awarded CFI Funding

McGill University — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 15:35:35 +0000

The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) has awarded $5.5 million in funding to McGill University researchers to support cutting-edge research facilities and infrastructure across various fields, including health sciences, environmental studies, and engineering.

The Stanley Cup Follows B.Ed. Alum

McGill University — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 14:00:10 +0000

Jamie Kompon (B.Ed.'89), an assistant coach with the Florida Panthers, became only the second coach in NHL history to win Stanley Cups with three different teams when his Panthers triumphed over the Edmonton Oilers in one of the most memorable finals in recent years.

Read Jamie's Story in the McGill News

New Dean of Education a Man of Many Talents

McGill University — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 18:43:20 +0000

As Dean Vivek Venkatesh settles into his role, the Faculty is exploring different outreach initiatives for the Education Community to get to know our new Dean. This August article in the McGill News alumni magazine serves as a great introduction:

Dr. Benoit Gentil, KPE, Advancing Gene Therapy for Rare Disease: Ataxia of Charlevoix-Saguenay

McGill University — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 20:45:55 +0000

The McGill Reporter recently published a story about KPE's Dr. Benoit Gentil and his work in developing gene therapy for a rare genetic disorder known as Ataxia of Charlevoix-Saguenay (ACS). This condition, which primarily affects individuals in certain regions of Quebec, leads to progressive loss of coordination and balance due to a genetic mutation.

Dr. Shane Sweet Is One of McGill's 10 Renewed Canada Research Chairs (2023)

McGill University — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 17:38:01 +0000

Dr. Shane Sweet, Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education was just renewed as a Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Participation, Well-Being, and Physical Disability. Shane's research involves studying well-being and participation in daily and social activities among people living with physical disabilities. This kind of practical application research will impact society in terms of optimizing interventions and programs aimed at enhancing the lives of people living with physical disabilities.

Education Students Monica Shank Lauwo and Rasel Babu Earn Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship and Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship

McGill University — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 19:37:27 +0000

Two students from the Faculty of Education have earned a Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship and Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship.

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship:

Rasel Babu, in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, received a McGill Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship for their research topic: "Pedagogues' Readiness to Integrate Educational Technology for Teaching Language and Mathematics in Bangladeshi Secondary Classrooms."

Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship:

Welcome Message from the Dean / Message d'accueil du doyen

McGill University — Fri, 31 May 2024 20:56:55 +0000

Dear members of the Faculty of Education Community,

I am so proud and excited to begin my term as your Dean (as of June 1, 2024). In this first message, I wanted to share with you my vision for our Faculty and tell you a bit about my background.

Valedictorian Taylinn Chang, KPE, Interviewed in the McGill Reporter

McGill University — Fri, 31 May 2024 14:35:41 +0000

“Since my first months at McGill, I’ve slowly learned to extend the incredible compassion and community-building that my classmates have imparted to me. The creation of togetherness in every class, club, or team has been pivotal in building who I am now, and I am happily a part of a Rube Goldberg machine that inspires the next generation to flourish. As we graduate, we leave connected and ready to improve the lives around us.”

Appointment of a New Education Dean

McGill University — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 14:35:58 +0000

From the Office of the President:

(Français a suivre.)

Mike Auksi, Fifth-Year Doctoral Candidate in KPE, Featured in Innovation.ca Article

McGill University — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 16:55:23 +0000

Mike Auksi, Anishinaabe and Estonian, is a fifth-year doctoral candidate in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, connected to Lac Seul First Nation and Pelican Lake hockey team, and played for the Lac Seul Eagles and Stars hockey teams.

KPE’s U-Sports 2022-2023 Academic All-Canadian Award Winners Announced!

McGill University — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 15:54:24 +0000

Congratulations to the KPE recipients of U-Sports 2022-2023 Academic All-Canadian Awards:

Call for Research Participants: Paid Study in Endurance Runners

McGill University — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:31:04 +0000

Participate in this study to investigate the acute independent effects of dietary protein supplementation on bone metabolism in healthy adults aged 18-35 years participating in high-volume endurance running.

Duration:
One baseline visit followed by two trials of 2 days each (approximately 15 hours total).

Criteria:
1) Must be between the age of 18 - 35 years old
2) Running at least 40 km/week the past 6 months

Participate in a Research Study on Bone Health & Exercise Behaviours in Diabetes

McGill University — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 20:57:34 +0000

Looking for adults aged 50 and above diagnosed with either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes to participate in a research study.

Participation involves one audio-recorded interview conducted via Microsoft Teams or by phone.

Interim Dean's Message about Ensuring a Peaceful Campus

McGill University — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 13:37:20 +0000

(This message was sent by email on March 11th at 8:28 a.m. to the Faculty's list of students, course instructors, and admin/support staff.)

Dear Education Community,

I am writing as a follow-up to the message sent by President Saini on Friday.

Celebrating International Women’s Day with McGill’s Female Deans

McGill University — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:42:17 +0000

How McGill’s Leaders #InspireInclusion

Friday, March 8 is International Women’s Day, marking the achievements of women and serving as a call to action for accelerating women’s equality.

This year’s theme is Inspire Inclusion – a message exemplified by McGill’s female leaders. At the moment, 10 of McGill’s 14 deans are women; three are the first to ever to lead their Faculty.

Their thoughts on the women who inspire them, the progress that’s been made, and the barriers that have yet to be broken.

Caitlin Mazurek's Successful Doctoral Defense in KPE

McGill University — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 21:02:04 +0000

On Friday, February 23, Caitlin Mazurek successfully defended her multidisciplinary PhD thesis titled "Knowledge creation and translation in sports biomechanics: applications in ice hockey."

Her research includes work on hockey skating coordination, academic and industry research partnerships in sports science, and implementing biomechanical analyses with a remote First Nation hockey team.

She is now working with the Tampa Bay Rays as a performance science intern.

Matthew Slopecki Presents Innovative Wearable Technology Research to Aid Team Canada Paralympic Swimmers

McGill University — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 21:16:01 +0000

Matthew Slopecki, Ph.D. candidate in the Biomechanics of Occupation and Sports Lab, recently presented his research on an innovative wearable technology approach to quantify performance and fatigue related changes in the movement patterns of Paralympic Swimmers.

He presented at both the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports "Mid-Year Symposium" and Institut National du Sports du Québec's conference series "The Ingenuity Behind the Performance".

BOS Lab's Luke Spagnuolo Receives Gord Sleivert Young Investigator Award

McGill University — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 16:51:30 +0000

Luke Spagnuolo has received The Gord Sleivert Young Investigator Award at the 2023 Sport Innovation Conference.

Luke received this award for his thesis project examining muscle fatigue in USports rowers which he presented at the conference in Halifax.

Silar Gardy of KPE Receives RSBO Fellowship Award

McGill University — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 22:00:59 +0000

Silar Gardy, PhD candidate in the the DKPE's Musculoskeletal Health & Physical Activity (MPAct) Laboratory (Supervisor: Dr. Jenna Gibbs), has received a research fellowship from the RSBO Network (Réseau de recherche en Santé Buccodentaire et Osseuse).

Silar's research aims to understand the role of nutrition and exercise in preventing bone fragility in endurance-trained individuals and athletes.

Find Out About KPE Research

Indigenous Hockey Summit – October 2023 in Tiohntià:ke

McGill University — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 21:47:18 +0000

In October 2023, a team of Indigenous hockey players, advocates, researchers, and change makers gathered here at McGill University in Tiohntià:ke/Montréal for a three-day Summit on Indigenous hockey. The Summit was organized by the Indigenous Hockey Research Network (IHRN) indigenoushockeycanada.com, and hosted by Mike Auksi and Davina McLeod: two Indigenous hockey players and emergent researchers committed to the promotion of a more just game.

Welcome New Education Academics

McGill University — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 14:05:28 +0000

The Faculty of Education would like to extend a warm welcome to three new members of our academic team who joined us in January 2024. We look forward to collaborating with them and hearing more about their unique areas of expertise.

Statement on the International Day of Education

McGill University — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 18:34:53 +0000

The International Day of Education (January 24) is celebrated annually as a day dedicated to highlighting the crucial role educators play in inspiring new generations and in healing our world. Education is of utmost importance for the development of both individuals and societies. It is an integral part of shaping one’s character and strengths, fostering respect for the rights of others, and instilling a desire for knowledge and excellence.

Prospective Undergraduates Eligible for up to $12,000 with McGill Canada Award

McGill University — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 16:59:38 +0000

On December 19, 2023, McGill University announced it is launching a $3,000 Canada Award to offset tuition increases for Canadian undergraduate students from outside Quebec in certain disciplines. Approximately 80% of new Canadian students from outside Quebec coming to McGill will be eligible for the new award.

Professor Julie Côté Receives a University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Education's 2023-24 Alumni Award

McGill University — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 20:29:11 +0000

Professor Julie Côté, KPE and SASSI, was recently announced as a winner of the University of Wisconsin-Madison's School of Education 2023-24 Distinguished Alumni Awards. The award recognizes alumni across the 10 Departments of the School, which ranks among the top 3 Education schools in the United States, who have made outstanding contributions to their field.

The awards were given during a ceremony held in Madison on November 16th, during which Dr. Côté delivered a public presentation broadcasted live. Congratulations, Dr. Côté!

Rachel Shapiro Wins First Place Blitz Presentation at the 8th Edition Metabolic Disorders and Complications (MeDiC) Research Day

McGill University — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 21:45:47 +0000

KPE’s Rachel Shapiro, 2nd year MSc Candidate (supervisor: Dr. Jenna Gibbs), won the first place blitz presentation at the 8th edition Metabolic Disorders and Complications (MeDiC) Research Day hosted by the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC).

Rachel won for her presentation titled: Identifying Perceived Barriers, Preferences, And Information Needs Related To Exercise For The Management Of Bone Health In Older Adults With Diabetes

Tailynn Chang Makes the Principal's Student-Athlete Honour Role

McGill University — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 18:01:38 +0000

BOS Lab’s very own Tailynn Chang has been named to the Principal's Student-Athlete Honour Role for 2022-2023. This Recognition is bestowed upon varsity athletes who have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

Tailynn is a member of McGill’s varsity Women’s Rugby team and is pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (Honours). She is researching the effect of sex, fatigue, and inter-session learning among athletes in jump landing tasks. Congratulations Tailynn!

New Course! Indigenous Education: Ethical and Relational Practices for Equity and Reconciliation

McGill University — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 21:17:20 +0000

EDPE 595-001/002: Seminar in Special Topics 1

Topic: Indigenous Education: Ethical and Relational Practices for Equity and Reconciliation

Pathy Fellowship Applications Open

McGill University — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 21:17:40 +0000

The Pathy Foundation Fellowship is an intensive 12-month experiential learning opportunity for graduating students to lead a self-directed project in a community they have a meaningful connection with. Fellows are provided with comprehensive training, personal and professional development coaching, up to $40,000 in funding, and wrap-around supports to design, plan, and implement an innovative project in their community.

Call for Research Participants: Occupational Biomechanics Study

McGill University — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 20:41:20 +0000

Do you want to experience what research in Occupational Health is all about? Have you ever wondered how hand dominance effects task performance? This is your chance!

Criteria:
1) Must be between the age of 18 - 35 years old
2) No upper body injuries, or musculoskeletal or cardiovascular impairments.

Objective:
To determine how hand dominance effects the shoulder during a bilateral overhead repetitive task.

Duration:

Call for Research Participants: Cycling Biomechanics Study

McGill University — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 20:41:03 +0000

Do you want to experience what research in exercise biomechanics is all about? Have you ever wondered if males and females display differences in cycling performance? This is your chance!

New Publication by Erika Renda KPE (BOS Lab) in Human Movement Science

McGill University — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 19:39:07 +0000

Erika Renda, KPE (BOS Lab), was recently published in Human Movement Science. Erika Published a paper titled “The Effects of Hand Dominance, Fatigue, and Sex on Muscle Activation during a Repetitive Overhead Fatiguing Task”.

View the Paper

Dr. William Harvey's CJAD Interview on Better Mental Health through Physical Activity

McGill University — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 19:02:25 +0000

Kinesiology and Physical Education's Dr. William Harvey was interviewed by CJAD's Andrew Carter on ADHD, improving mental health through physical activity, and the Head2Core Foundation fundraiser run/walk benefitting the Choices in Health, Action, Motivation, Pedagogy and Skills (CHAMPS) physical activity research team.

Learn more about the Head2Core Run/Walk benefitting CHAMPS Lab

McGill Response to the Proposed Quebec Government Tuition Changes

McGill University — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:57:18 +0000

Dear members of the McGill community,

On October 13, the Government of Quebec announced plans to change the funding model related to university tuition. While we begin to assess the implications of the news, I want to provide some initial perspective.

What the Quebec Government announced:

Tuition fees for Canadian students from outside of Quebec would increase from $8,992 to around $17,000. Current students would have five years to complete their program of study under the existing tuition structure.
The funding model for universities regarding international students would change, with the Government clawing back more money from tuition fees than is currently the case.
These two changes would apply to undergraduate programs and non-research and professional master’s programs.
Much of the tuition that students pay to McGill would be returned to the Government and reallocated to francophone universities in Quebec, but the University would receive government grants to partially support the cost of teaching.
The tuition changes would apply to students beginning their studies in fall 2024.

Impacts on McGill and next steps:

These measures, if implemented, would have serious consequences. I have mobilized the senior administration, Board members and teams across the University to demonstrate the concrete negative effects these measures would have on McGill, on the higher education sector, and on the whole of Quebec society. Our focus is to work with government and our partners to reverse these impacts.

More information is needed before we can confirm the financial effects these measures would have on McGill. In the meantime, I ask those responsible for spending to be prudent, while continuing to be ambitious in advancing the University’s mission.

It goes without saying that these measures could affect the recruitment of prospective Canadian students from outside Quebec, as it will cost less to study elsewhere in Canada for many programs. Although McGill distinguished itself again last week as Canada’s top Medical Doctoral university, a near-doubling of tuition will make many think twice about their academic choices in fall 2024 and beyond.

The make-up of McGill’s student body is unique in Canada. Half of our students are from Quebec, 30 percent are international students, and the remaining 20 percent come from the rest of Canada. This diversity of origin and perspectives is part of McGill’s unique character – its DNA. We must protect this richness of community.

These measures threaten the University’s capacity to be a positive force for our home. Quebec boasts 19 distinguished universities, each playing a distinct role to meet the diverse needs of our population.

We need to ensure everyone realizes the incredible contributions that McGill makes, not just to Montreal but throughout every region of Quebec. And among McGill’s strongest assets is its tremendous power to attract and retain the highly skilled people who contribute so significantly to Quebec’s economy and society.

The power of an open Quebec society:

We are concerned that, in the government’s announcement, prospective students from outside Quebec may hear the message that they are not welcome – despite Montreal’s reputation as a global education destination, and the extraordinary contributions of students and alumni within Quebec.

We are stronger when our doors are open – when we attract the brightest minds from Canada and the world, enticing and equipping them to build fulfilling, productive lives here. They have so much to share with Montreal and Quebec.

And likewise, we Quebecers have so much to share with them: the cultural richness of la métropole; the strength of Quebec innovation and identity; the power of our made-in-Quebec ideas. When we close our doors, we compromise not only our values, but our future.

McGillians care deeply about their University, and I know that this announcement is concerning for many of us. We will engage government and partners to address these proposals, seeking ways to strengthen all universities for the good of Quebec.

Sincerely,

Deep Saini
Principal and Vice-Chancellor
McGill University

Principal Saini Calls for Compassion during Israel/Gaza War

McGill University — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 14:54:03 +0000

McGill's Office of the Principal and Vice-Chancellor issued this statement reflecting on the outbreak of war in the Middle East and its effect on our McGill community:

Dear members of the McGill community,

I have watched with horror the immense suffering and loss of human life that Hamas caused through its heinous terrorist attack on Israel. This act, and the continuing violence in Israel and Gaza, have created profound distress within McGill. I have personally witnessed the grief and anxiety that so many members of our community are currently experiencing.

Lauren Cederbaum (BOS Lab) Gets New Publication in Frontiers in Sports and Active Living-Biomechanics and Control of Human Movement

McGill University — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 15:45:08 +0000

Lauren Cederbaum was published in Frontiers in Sports and Active Living Biomechanics and Control of Human Movement.

Lauren Published a paper titled “Males and Females have Similar Coordination Strategies of the Quadriceps during Fatiguing Repeated All-Out Cycling”.

SASSI and TAU Collaboration Project Published

McGill University — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 15:17:58 +0000

SASSI director Dr. Julie Côté in collaboration with Israel Halperin at the Tel Aviv University published a new paper in Sports Medicine Open.

The Paper was titled “Should I Rest or Should I Go Now? A Randomized Cross-Over Trial Comparing Fixed and Self-Selected Rest Durations in High-Intensity Interval Training Cycling Sessions”.

View the Paper

Five Years "Walking Together" on Orange Shirt Day

McGill University — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 14:08:45 +0000

On Sept. 29, McGill’s Faculty of Education held its fifth annual event for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day: Skátne Entewathahíta – We Will Walk Together.

Nikki van Noord of KPE Receives QRHN Scholarship

McGill University — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 20:47:09 +0000

Congratulations to Nikki van Noord, PhD candidate in the the DKPE's Clinical Exercise & Respiratory Physiology Laboratory (Supervisor: Prof. Dennis Jensen), for receiving a graduate scholarship from the Quebec Respiratory Health Research Network.

Felix Girard of KPE Receives Scholarships from the CLA and QRHN

McGill University — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 20:37:55 +0000

Congratulations to Felix Girard, PhD candidate in the the DKPE's Clinical Exercise & Respiratory Physiology Laboratory (Supervisor: Prof. Dennis Jensen), for receiving graduate scholarships from the Canadian Lung Association and Quebec Respiratory Health Research Network.

Dr. Julie Côté Appointed SASSI Director

McGill University — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 12:00:28 +0000

The Faculty of Education welcomes back Dr. Julie Côté, newly appointed Director of the Sylvan Adams Sports Science Institute (SASSI) as she returns from her sabbatical (September 1). Dr. Côté has been a key leader in the establishment of SASSI and has previously served as Interim Director for the Institute and will continue to steer its research and collaborations across different sectors.

Sylvan Adams wins UCI Cycling World Championships in 65-69 Age Group

McGill University — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 20:14:26 +0000

Congratulations to philanthropist Sylvan Adams, the namesake of McGill's Sylvan Adams Sports Science Institute, who finished first in the Masters 65-69 age group of the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships in Scotland on Friday. This event, open to all athletes, had more than 1,800 riders from 68 countries competing for one of 20 gold medals and rainbow jerseys. Then on Monday, Adams also finished first in his age bracket in the championship’s individual time trial, winning by more than one minute on the 22-kilometer course.

New Graduate Course Available – Advanced Seminar in Learning Sciences: Machine Learning - Theory and Applications

McGill University — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 20:00:14 +0000