Alumni

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).

Beyond the Classroom: Exploring Career Pathways for Educators

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

🚀 FREE Coaching & Career Program for 91�� students & alumni led by Peter Balyta, PhD(07), BEd (94), President of Texas Instruments – Ed Tech

Community Speaker Series in Education - Nov 2025

admin — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 13:14:07 +0000

Community partners, alumni, scholars and practitioners visit campus to discuss ideas, trends and professional journeys in Education. Open to all Education students. Light snacks served at each event.

Loop Lab Event: "Navigating Emotional Labour"

andrea.shuster@mcgill.ca — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 21:09:34 +0000

Navigating Emotional Labour: Strategies for Awareness and Resilience as Teachers

Loop Lab Event: "Purrfectly Designed"

andrea.shuster@mcgill.ca — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 19:13:55 +0000

Purrfectly Designed: An Educator's Guide to Using Human-Centred Design to Create Innovative, Tailor-Made Materials—as Unique as You (and Your Students)

Loop Lab Event: "Polarized Classroom Environments"

andrea.shuster@mcgill.ca — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 19:27:38 +0000

Discussing Controversial Topics in Polarized Classroom Environments

Loop Lab Event: "Managing Perfectionism in Academic Life"

andrea.shuster@mcgill.ca — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 20:29:01 +0000

Surviving Thriving in Academia: Mindfulness-Based Strategies for Managing Perfectionism in Academic Life

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�� Homecoming (91��-Wide Events)

andrea.shuster@mcgill.ca — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 21:32:22 +0000

Reconnect with classmates and rediscover 91�� at Homecoming Celebration Weekend taking place October 23-25, 2025!