معرفی
Dr. Pauline Sameshima serves as Professor and dual Chair at Lakehead University's Faculty of Education, overseeing Undergraduate Studies in Education (Thunder Bay) and Graduate Studies & Research in Education. She joined the institution in 2012. Her academic foundation includes a PhD in Curriculum Studies from the University of British Columbia, a Master's in Educational Leadership & System Design from San Diego State University, a Diploma in Visual and Performing Arts (UBC), and a Bachelor of Education (UBC).
Research Focus
Sameshima pioneers arts-integrated methodologies across interdisciplinary domains. Primary research clusters include:
- Social-Health Systems: Addiction, dementia, cervical cancer, maternal health, and HIV interventions
- Sustainability & Ecology: Climate action projects merging research with visual arts
- Educational Innovation: Curriculum theory, qualitative/poetic inquiry, and university-community engagement
Honors & Projects
- EDI Award for Community Arts-Integrated Research (2025) with HOPE Team
- First Nations-led community health initiatives
- Climate action art-research catalogue: One Cell, the World (2024)
She leads funded projects in health equity and environmental education through Lakehead's LAIR Galleries, where she serves as curator.
