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Kathi Wilson is a Professor at the Department of Geography, Geomatics and Environment at the University of Toronto Mississauga. Her research examines how urban environments (social, built, physical) influence health outcomes among immigrant, Indigenous, and racialized populations. She collaborates extensively with community partners in the Region of Peel and leads the CHANGE Lab, which supports student research in a MAC/PC environment. Research Clusters: Urbanization, Transportation & Health Contact: DV3294, University of Toronto Mississauga, 3359 Mississauga Road, Mississauga, ON L5L 1C6 Her work employs mixed-methods approaches, including participatory mapping and culturally adapted surveys, to address health inequities and urban walkability. Current projects focus on Arab communities' perceptions of walkability in Toronto and the health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in Peel Region. Professor Wilson has published extensively on immigrant health, Indigenous health rights, and spatial health disparities, with a focus on methodological rigor in geocoding and accessibility studies. She mentors graduate students in topics related to immigration, healthcare access, and Indigenous wellbeing.

• Health Geography
• Social Determinants of Health
• Immigrant and Indigenous Health
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Carol Frost, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Renewable Resources at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences. Her research focuses on arthropod community ecology, particularly biodiversity conservation and the impacts of human activities on ecological functions. She holds a PhD in Ecology from the University of Canterbury (2014), an MSc in Entomology from McGill University (2009), and a BSc in Animal Biology from the University of Alberta (2006). Her work spans three key areas: (1) identifying low-cost industrial/urban modifications for biodiversity conservation, (2) advancing ecological network approaches to predict community dynamics, and (3) documenting Alberta's arthropod biodiversity. Recent studies include analyzing pollinator networks, habitat edge effects, and agricultural landscape impacts on hoverflies and canola crops. Frost teaches courses such as Principles of Managing Natural Diversity (REN R 364/765), Exploratory Data Analysis (REN R 581), and Statistical Methods for Environmental Sciences (REN R 582). Her research outputs emphasize ecosystem resilience, keystone species roles, and multitrophic interactions, with a focus on applied conservation solutions.

• Arthropod Ecology
• Biodiversity Conservation
• Ecosystem Function
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Jennifer Kramer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia, holding a joint position as a museum curator at the UBC Museum of Anthropology (MOA). Her work bridges sociocultural anthropology and critical museology, emphasizing Indigenous knowledge systems and decolonizing practices. She specializes in the visual and material culture of Northwest Coast First Nations, particularly the Nuxalk, Heiltsuk, Wuikinuxv, and Kwakwaka’wakw. Her research focuses on representation, cultural property, repatriation, and Indigenous modernity. Notable projects include collaborative exhibitions like *Kesu’: The Art and Life of Doug Cranmer* and *Shake Up: Preserving What We Value*, which integrate Indigenous epistemologies with museum practices. She has received prestigious awards for her co-edited volume *Native Art of the Northwest Coast: A History of Changing Ideas*, including the Canada Prize in the Humanities. Kramer’s teaching spans courses on Indigenous issues in BC, museum methods, and visual anthropology. Her current projects include co-curating the *Nuxalk Strong* exhibition (2022-23) and a book exploring Nuxalk Nation collaborations with museum collections. She has secured grants from the Smithsonian, Bill Holm Center, and Peter Wall Centre to advance Indigenous-led research on language, art, and cultural heritage preservation. Awards: Canada Prize in Humanities (2015), Jeanne Clark Award (2015), Melva J. Dwyer Award (2014) Grants: Smithsonian Recovering Voices, Bill Holm Center, Jacobs Research Council, Peter Wall Centre Key Collaborations: Nuxalk Cultural Coordinator, U’mista Cultural Centre, MOA exhibitions Her work prioritizes ethical relationality, Indigenous sovereignty, and the transformative potential of museums in addressing historical injustices.

• Museum Studies
• Visual Culture
• Indigenous Knowledge Systems
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Dr. Mona Tokarek LaFosse serves as Assistant Professor of New Testament and Sacred Literature Studies (Teaching Stream) at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Divinity through a joint appointment at Emmanuel College and Victoria College. She teaches across undergraduate, basic-degree, and graduate programs at Victoria University, specializing in New Testament studies and early Christian history through interdisciplinary lenses. Her educational background includes a PhD from the University of Toronto's Department for the Study of Religion (2011), MA in Religion and Culture from Wilfrid Laurier University (2001), Honors BA in Anthropology from the University of Waterloo (1998), and Biblical Studies certificate from Columbia Bible College (1994). She previously taught at Martin Luther University College, Wilfrid Laurier University, Huron University College, and the University of Toronto. Dr. LaFosse approaches New Testament scholarship through cultural anthropology, storytelling theory, and age studies. Her research examines early Christian communities through the lens of age structure, intergenerational dynamics, and oral storytelling practices. She explores how life course stages shaped social relationships in the ancient Mediterranean, particularly focusing on 1 Timothy's treatment of age hierarchies. Her innovative teaching methodology emphasizes 'embodied story'—integrating performance and physical engagement with texts influenced by Indigenous storytelling traditions. Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on aging in early Christianity, with 2024 articles examining age demographics and comparative gerontology. She also maintains active scholarship in oral tradition studies, particularly regarding the Gospel of Mark and Shepherd of Hermas, while contributing to academic discourse through society leadership and book reviews. Dr. LaFosse holds significant leadership roles including current service on the Canadian Society for Patristic Studies Nominating Committee (2025–26) and co-chairing the Society of Biblical Literature's Social-Scientific Criticism of the New Testament section (2025–27). She actively participates in the Canadian Society of Biblical Studies, Society of Biblical Literature, and KW Biblical Colloquium. Her distinctive teaching portfolio includes innovative courses like 'Zombies, the Bible and the End of the World' and 'Gospel of Mark as Embodied Story,' reflecting her commitment to interdisciplinary engagement with biblical texts through contemporary cultural frameworks and physical performance.

• New Testament Studies
• Early Christian History
• Cultural Anthropology
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Patrick Bruning is Professor of Business Administration in the Faculty of Management at the University of New Brunswick. He teaches organizational behavior, leadership, and motivation courses. Dr. Bruning holds a PhD from Purdue University and researches work behavior dynamics with focus on job crafting and organizational sponsorship relationships. Research focuses on: Job crafting competencies and outcomes Leadership development strategies Organizational sponsorship effectiveness Social influence in networked environments His publications appear in premier outlets including Academy of Management Journal and Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes. Awards include SSHRC Grants, Harrison McCain Young Scholar's Award, UNB Merit Award, and multiple research excellence recognitions. He serves on editorial boards for Human Relations, Journal of Management, and Journal of Vocational Behavior.

• Organizational Behavior
• Leadership Development
• Work Motivation
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Laura Ishiguro is an Associate Professor in the Department of History within the Faculty of Arts at the University of British Columbia (UBC). She serves as Director of Asian Canadian and Asian Migration Studies and holds additional affiliations as Faculty Associate at the UBC Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Social Justice and Wilson Associate of the Wilson Institute for Canadian History at McMaster University. PhD, University College London, 2011 MA, Simon Fraser University, 2008 BA Honours, University of Victoria, 2006 Her research specializes in British Columbia, Canada, and British imperialism across the 19th-20th centuries, with particular focus on settler colonialism, Nikkei history, and intersections of gender, family, and everyday life. Methodologically innovative, her work explores historical approaches that contribute to building better futures while examining colonial systems through frameworks like networks, affect, and resistance. She has developed significant projects on British Columbia's colonial history and gold rush eras. Her scholarly output shows consistent engagement with repositioning colonial narratives, particularly through the 2014 BC Studies special issue she co-edited and her Gold Rush initiatives. These projects demonstrate her dual commitment to rigorous historical scholarship and creating accessible research resources, often through digital platforms that engage students in primary source work. Killam Teaching Prize (2018) Dr. Ishiguro supervises Honours and graduate students in Canadian history and comparative colonialism. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes clear, transparent, flexible instruction rooted in genuine care, with courses designed to equip students with meaningful take-away knowledge applicable beyond the classroom. She has developed notable courses including ACAM 300: Dis/Orienting Asian Canada and HIST 305: History of British Columbia. She directs the Gold Rush Program, which functions as both research laboratory and training ground where undergraduate students work with archival materials related to British Columbia's mid-19th century gold rushes. This initiative provides mentorship in historical research while creating valuable new resources for future scholars through digitization and transcription of primary sources.

• British Columbia History
• Canadian History
• British Imperialism
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Jennifer V. Evans is a Professor of History at Carleton University. She holds a B.A. from McGill University, an M.A. from Simon Fraser University, and a Ph.D. from SUNY Binghamton. Her research focuses on queer German history, visual culture, and the intersection of sexuality with memory and space. She leads the SSHRC-funded 'Populist Publics' project analyzing digital misinformation and has held fellowships from institutions like the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and the Royal Society of Canada. Her major works include Queer Life After Fascism (2023) and Life Among the Ruins (2011), exploring post-war queer subcultures and photographic ethics. She co-edited Queer Cities, Queer Cultures (2013) and authored groundbreaking articles on Nazi-era sexuality and digital Holocaust memory. Evans supervises graduate students in transnational German history and collaborates internationally on projects like the 'George Mosse Lectures.' Education: B.A. McGill, M.A. Simon Fraser, Ph.D. SUNY Binghamton Awards: Konrad Adenauer Prize (2023), SSHRC Insight Grants (2019, 2013, 2003), Royal Society Membership (2016) Key Projects: 'Populist Publics' (social media analysis), 'A Short History of Drag' (2026 Mosse Lectures) Her teaching spans undergraduate courses on authoritarianism and graduate seminars on social theory. She mentors over 20 doctoral and master's students, many recognized with university awards. Evans' work bridges visual culture and queer historiography, emphasizing ethical engagement with marginalized histories.

• History of Sexuality
• Visual Culture
• Memory Studies
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Cati Coe is Professor and Canada Research Chair in Migration and Care in the Department of Political Science at Carleton University. Previously at Rutgers University for twenty years as Professor of Anthropology, Dr. Coe specializes in transnational migration, aging, and care work, with extensive fieldwork in Ghana and among African immigrants in North America. Her research examines: Transnational family dynamics and care arrangements Aging and social protection policies in migration contexts Labor experiences of African immigrant care workers Community-based organizations supporting elderly populations Dr. Coe's publications consistently explore how migration transforms care practices across generations, with recent work focusing on the commodification of elder care, racialization of care labor, and innovative methodologies combining ethnographic writing with documentary filmmaking. Her articles published between 2022-2024 demonstrate a sustained focus on aging experiences in Ghanaian communities and diaspora contexts. She has produced documentary films including 'Stories from Home Care' (2021) and 'Making Happiness: Older People Organize Themselves' (2020) to disseminate research findings to broader audiences. Dr. Coe advises graduate students in migration studies and contributes to policy discussions on pension portability for transnational migrants.

• Transnational migration
• Care work
• Aging studies
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Adrian M. Downey is an Assistant Professor in Mount Saint Vincent University's Faculty of Education. He holds a PhD in Educational Studies from the University of New Brunswick, MA in Education from MSVU, and undergraduate degrees from Bishop's University. His teaching spans graduate and undergraduate courses in Indigenous education, curriculum theory, and philosophy of education. Research examines affect theory in education, Indigenous knowledges, and posthuman approaches to curriculum. Current projects explore emotional dimensions of teaching and decolonizing educational practices through autobiographical inquiry. Publications appear in Journal of Curriculum Theorizing and Philosophical Inquiry in Education. Supervision areas include Indigenous education, life writing, and music in educational contexts.

• Curriculum Studies
• Indigenous Education
• Affect Theory
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Robert Hamilton is a Professor in the Department of Communication Studies & Media Arts at McMaster University's Faculty of Humanities in Hamilton, Canada. With an extensive career as both an academic and practicing artist, he has established himself as a significant figure in contemporary media arts education and creation since joining McMaster University. Hamilton holds dual MFA degrees from the Art Institute of Chicago and the Jan van Eyck Academie in Maastricht, Netherlands, complemented by a Diploma from the Alberta College of Art + Design. His academic journey spans from 1981-1985 at the Alberta College, followed by advanced studies from 1991-1993 at the Jan van Eyck Academie. His research and creative practice centers on visual media with particular focus on video art, photography, and animation. Hamilton's work consistently explores themes of identity, community, and the evolving urban environment, often reflecting on societal events and contemporary issues. His artistic approach combines technical mastery with conceptual depth, resulting in works that challenge viewers' perceptions of everyday spaces and social structures. He has developed a distinctive methodology that blends documentary techniques with artistic interpretation, creating works that are simultaneously observational and transformative. Hamilton's recent body of work demonstrates a clear trajectory toward examining human relationships with urban spaces, particularly during times of societal transformation like the pandemic. His projects increasingly incorporate digital technologies and AI elements while maintaining a strong foundation in traditional media arts. The thematic continuity across his work reveals a persistent concern with how individuals navigate and make meaning within constructed environments. German Video Art Prize Silver Hugo Award at the Chicago Film Festival Work featured in National Gallery of Canada collection As an educator, Hamilton has mentored numerous students through senior thesis projects and specialized courses in media production. His teaching portfolio spans animation, video art, digital cinema, photographic techniques, and emerging media. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the available materials, his sustained creative output suggests successful acquisition of research funding to support his artistic practice. His work has been exhibited internationally at venues including Maison des Arts de Laval, Museum of Contemporary Art in Castello, Spain, and Transmediale in Berlin. Hamilton maintains an active studio practice that directly informs his teaching approach. His creative process involves both digital and traditional techniques, often experimenting with the intersection of physical and virtual spaces. He has developed specialized approaches to documenting urban environments that reveal hidden patterns and structures within everyday landscapes, creating what might be described as visual commentaries on contemporary life.

• Video Art
• Photography
• Animation
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Susan Ross is an Associate Professor at Carleton University, cross-appointed with the Azrieli School of Architecture & Urbanism. Her work focuses on Sustainable Heritage Conservation , particularly in Modern and Industrial Heritage , Urban Parks , and Climate Change Adaptation in heritage contexts. B.Sc. (Architecture), B. Architecture (McGill), M.Sc. Planning – Conservation of the Built Environment (Montreal) Key research themes: Heritage values and waste Building pathology and materials re-use Historic urban water landscapes Her 15 most recent publications (2020-2024) examine material discards, landfill reclamation, and policy frameworks for industrial heritage reuse. She has received the Heritage Ottawa Gordon Cullingham research grant and regularly participates in international climate adaptation discussions. Active in Waste Heritage Research initiatives Develops student-led case studies through courses like CDNS 5403

• Sustainable heritage conservation
• Modern and industrial heritage
• Urban parks and cultural landscapes
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Dr. Monica Popa Sarghie is an Associate Professor and Graduate Chair of the Master of Science in Management Program at the Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan. Her research focuses on consumer behavior, sustainable business practices, and social marketing, with a particular emphasis on compulsive behaviors, fair trade systems, and the interplay of emotions in decision-making. She teaches courses such as Consumer Behavior, Social Cause Marketing, and Marketing Theory at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Her research bridges business studies with disciplines like psychiatry and psychology, exploring issues like shopping addiction, binge eating, and compulsive exercising. She has published in top journals including Journal of Marketing , Journal of Marketing Research , and Journal of Strategic Marketing . Her work addresses societal challenges through lenses of sustainability, health, and community wellbeing. Dr. Sarghie’s recent initiatives include studies on coping mechanisms in Northern Communities and the role of mutual helping behaviors in fostering social responsibility. Her interdisciplinary approach aims to improve individual and societal wellbeing through transformative consumer research and ethical business practices.

• Consumer Behavior
• Sustainable Business Practices
• Social Marketing
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Sean Lauer is a Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Arts. His research focuses on urban sociology, community studies, immigrant integration, and friendship dynamics through social infrastructure. Current SSHRC-funded projects explore friendship formation in community organizations Co-author of Neighbourhood Houses: Building Community in Vancouver (2021) with Miu Chung Yan Collaborator with Carrie Yodanis on marriage institutional analysis Key community-university partnerships including UBC Centre for Migration Studies His work examines how cosmopolitan social infrastructure enables cross-ethnic friendships, with recent publications analyzing immigrant network diversity and community organization participation effects. Lauer's research combines longitudinal and treatment effects methodologies to address selection biases in social network studies. As Community Liaison at UBC, he developed equitable collaborative research frameworks through UBC Centre for Migration Studies and established community advisory mechanisms for institutionalized community engagement.

• Urban Sociology
• Community Studies
• Immigrant Integration
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Ilyan Ferrer is an Associate Professor at the School of Social Work , Carleton University . With a PhD in Social Work and MSW from McGill University , their work focuses on aging within racialized immigrant communities, digital storytelling methodologies, and transformative education. They are currently on sabbatical from July 2025 to June 2026. Education : MSW, McGill University PhD in Social Work, McGill University Their research integrates intersectional life course perspectives to examine how immigration, precarious labor, and systemic racism shape aging experiences. They have pioneered podcasting as a pedagogical tool for community engagement and social justice, including the Critical Issues in Social Work Podcast and Filipino Canadian Social and Community Workers Network . Recent research trends include digital storytelling , financial inequality among older immigrants , and anti-oppressive practices in gerontological social work. Their publications span journals like Journal of Gerontological Social Work , Journal of Aging Studies , and Canadian Ethnic Studies . Selected projects include SSHRC-funded initiatives such as Kwentuhan (storytelling) with Filipino/a/x Canadian social work practitioners (2022-2023) and Multidirectional (im)migration, aging and care (2020-2022). They have also received teaching grants like the UCalgary Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Grant (2017-2019).

• Aging among racialized immigrants in Canada
• Digital storytelling as methodology
• Transformative and community education

Narayanaswamy Balakrishnan is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at McMaster University, Canada. His research focuses on probabilistic and statistical models with applications in science, engineering, and medicine. Key areas include reliability analysis, statistical inference, high-dimensional data analysis, and actuarial science. He has authored/co-authored over 60 books and numerous research papers, contributing significantly to fields like order statistics, censored data analysis, and survival analysis. Notable works include Hybrid Censoring: Models, Methods and Applications (2023) and A First Course in Order Statistics (2008). His research has been recognized with prestigious honors, including election to the Royal Society of Canada in 2023. Dr. Balakrishnan mentors graduate students in statistics and has collaborated widely, with contributions to statistical methodologies in engineering, medical studies, and industrial problems. His work bridges theoretical developments with practical applications, emphasizing robust statistical techniques and innovative data analysis approaches.

• Actuarial science and mathematical finance
• Biostatistical methods
• High dimensional data analysis
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