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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.

Youth Digital Compass Keeps Kids Cybersafe

andrea.shuster@mcgill.ca — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:00:47 +0000

Built upon years of research led by Professor Victoria Talwar from 91��’s Faculty of Education, Youth Digital Compass is an initiative dedicated to helping young people navigate online life safely, kindly, and confidently.
Launched in partnership with BRP’s Ride Out Intimidation Program, the program’s resources focus on four critical areas:

11th Annual Celebration of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

admin — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 19:19:21 +0000

Over the past twelve years, the 91�� Engine Centre has been supporting entrepreneurially-minded 91�� technological innovators. Our annual

Impactful Connections: Celebrating Women Innovators and Entrepreneurs

admin — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:15:21 +0000

Join us for a networking event dedicated to women innovators & entrepreneurs looking to forge meaningful connections.

$268,000 awarded to support outreach activities by 91�� researchers

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

Seven 91�� researchers have been awarded more than $268,000 in Connection Grants by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).

91�� researchers awarded $9.7 million in CFI funding

admin — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:08:32 +0000

Thirty-two 91�� research projects have received new funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation's for investments in research infrastructure to support their innovative projects, for a total federal investment of $9.7 million.

Education Researcher Receive John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF) Funding

andrea.shuster@mcgill.ca — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:40:06 +0000

Thirty-two 91�� research projects have received new funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) for investments in research infrastructure to support their innovative projects, for a total federal investment of $9.7 million. These grants will be matched by the Quebec government, doubling their value.

Two Faculty of Education researchers received funding for their innovative work:

Education's President's Prize Winners for Teaching Excellence

andrea.shuster@mcgill.ca — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 20:08:17 +0000

Celebrating excellence in the classroom

President’s Prize honours educators who ‘inspire curiosity, nurture talent and prepare our students to thrive in a complex world'

At the afternoon Fall Convocation ceremony on October 14, 91�� awarded the President’s Prize for Excellence in Teaching to four outstanding educators, half of whom were Faculty of Education instructors.

91�� Homecoming: Loop Lab Launch (Faculty of Education)

andrea.shuster@mcgill.ca — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 18:44:51 +0000

Students, colleagues, and alumni are invited to join Dean Venkatesh for a special event celebrating the launch of the Faculty of Education's Loop Lab initiative.

91�� Open House: Faculty of Education

andrea.shuster@mcgill.ca — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 17:20:43 +0000

Meet members of the 91�� Education Community, join in activities, and get a feel for campus at Open House!

The Faculty of Education will be offering:

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

marc.wrobel@mcgill.ca — 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 91�� aims to reach more children with learning difficulties.

OFNIE Turns 50! Celebrating First Nations and Inuit In-Community Teacher Education

andrea.shuster@mcgill.ca — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:18:04 +0000

91�� marks 50 years of training First Nations and Inuit teachers in their languages and communities Office of First Nations and Inuit Education (OFNIE) works collaboratively with communities to co-create and deliver programs

OFNIE Marks 50 Years of In-Community First Nations and Inuit Teacher Education

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

The Office of First Nations and Inuit Education (OFNIE) celebrates its 50th anniversary in September 2025.

CBC Radio Interviews Sheryl Smith-Gilman about the Proposed Bill 21 Expansion

andrea.shuster@mcgill.ca — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 18:07:53 +0000

Bill 21, Québec’s law banning public employees in positions of authority from wearing religious symbols at work, is at risk of being expanded in a way that would extend the restrictions further into areas that may affect early childhood education and daycare settings. CBC's Sean Henry of Daybreak Montreal looks at the potential impacts on staffing and children’s educational environment, including an interview with 91�� Education's Dr.

7th Annual Skátne Entewathahíta/We Will Walk Together Event

andrea.shuster@mcgill.ca — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 15:21:19 +0000

As part of 91��'s Indigenous Awareness Weeks, the Faculty of Education will present its annual Skátne Entewathahíta/We Will Walk Together Event for Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.