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Marta Lewicka (University of Pittsburgh)

admin — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 13:29:32 +0000

Title: Tug-of-War games for nonlinear PDEs

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Faculty of Education Professors Recognized with Prestigious Research Chairs

admin — Tue, 06 May 2025 18:17:09 +0000

��ñ��, through the Office of the Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic), has conferred important internal recognition awards to three Faculty of Education professors in celebration of their outstanding scholarship and research excellence.

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

admin — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 19:57:16 +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.

Victoria Talwar Recipient of the King Charles III Coronation Medal

admin — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:57:43 +0000

Congratulations go out to Victoria Talwar, ECP Professor and Director of the Daniel and Monica Gold Centre for Early Childhood Development, who was one of the recipients who received the King Charles III Coronation Medal at a ceremony held at the Royal Montreal Regiment in Westmount on March 20, 2025.

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 ��ñ�� 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.

August Research Presentations by CRC First Nations, Inuit and Métis Researchers

admin — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 17:04:36 +0000

The Faculty of Education is hosting three research presentations by Canada Research Chair candidates as part of a special open call for First Nations, Inuit and Métis applicants in the Department of Integrated Studies in Education. See the schedule below and consider participating in these enlightening opportunities for learning and connecting:

THIS PRESENTATION IS POSTPONED UNTIL SEPTEMBER: (Details will be posted at a later date.)

Nicole Lugosi-Schimpf, PhD

Back-to-School Tips for Families from ��ñ�� Education Experts

admin — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 20:41:05 +0000

As summer draws to a close and the school year looms, families across Montreal are grappling not just with backpacks and schedules—but with emotions too. CTV's Rachel Lau interviewed Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE) experts, Sheryl Smith-Gilman and Joseph Levitan, who offer essential strategies to help parents ease their children back into the routine of school life.

��ñ��24’s Next Decade of Impact Takes Flight

admin — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 15:47:40 +0000

��ñ��’s day of giving raises a record $5.3 million on the strength of 7,181 gifts!

Joseph Levitan, DISE, Presents Kaushalam Program Study Results at SCERT Uttarakhand

admin — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 14:41:39 +0000

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.

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

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

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

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.

Dr. Mindy Carter, DISE, Recipient of the 2025 AERA Outstanding Achievement in Arts and Learning Award

admin — Thu, 08 May 2025 20:19:27 +0000

Dr. Mindy R. Carter, 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.

Beyond the Classroom: Exploring Career Pathways for Educators

admin — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 16:25:12 +0000

🚀 FREE Coaching & Career Program for ��ñ�� students & alumni led by Peter Balyta, PhD(07), BEd (94), President of Texas Instruments – Ed Tech

Perception of Bilingualism (PoB) among Québec Frontline Workers/ Perception du bilinguisme chez les travailleurs de première ligne au Québec

admin — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 13:52:46 +0000

Perception of Bilingualism (PoB) among Québec Frontline Workers (Funded by FRQSC Team Grant to Montréal Bilingualism Initiative, MoBI)

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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 ��ñ�� next year?

You can apply now for the 2026 cohort of McCall MacBain Scholars at ��ñ��, 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.