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Women in Research Council

In keeping with Ontario Tech University’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and the Office of Research Services (ORS) are launching the Ontario Tech University Women in Research Council (WIRC). The specific mandate of the Council is to develop and implement initiatives to invest in gender equity at Ontario Tech by helping to actively nurture and retain talented women who can help advance and lead the university in research, teaching and beyond.

*Anytime we refer to “women”, we are referring to all women, which includes, but is not limited to trans women, gender non-conforming women, non-binary women, individuals who are feminine of centre, femmes and cisgender women.

The funding for this program is provided by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Institutional Grant program.

  • Advisory Committee

    The Advisory Committee is invested in the development and implementation of WIRC initiatives at Ontario Tech University. The Committee is dedicated to nurturing and retaining talented women faculty, postdoctoral scholars and graduate students. The WIRC Advisory Committee is comprised of:

    Image of Dr. Karla Dhungana-Sainju

    Dr. Karla Dhungana-Sainju (she/her), WIRC Chair and Associate Professor, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities.

     

    Image of Dr. Jana Abou Ziki

    Dr. Jana Abou-Ziki (she/her), Assistant Professor, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science





    Image of Dr. Janette Hughes

    Dr. Janette Hughes (she/her), Professor and Canada Research Chair (Tier 2), Faculty of Education

     



    Image of Dr. Amy LeachDr. Amy Leach (she/her), Associate Dean and Professor, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

     

     

    Image of Dr. Carol RodgersDr. Carol Rodgers (she/her), Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences

     

     

    salmakarray.jpegDr. Salma Karray (she/her), Professor, Faculty of Business and IT

     

     

    meaghancharest.jpgDr. Meaghan Charest-Finn (she/her), Assistant Professor, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

     


    This is a photo of Dr. Laura BanksDr. Laura Banks (she/her), Associate Teaching Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences

     

     

    This is a photo of Dr. Amanda CooperDr. Amanda Cooper (she/her), Professor and Dean, Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education

     

     

    This is a photo of Keisha DeorajKeisha Deoraj (she/they), PhD Candidate (Applied Bioscience), Faculty of Science

     

     

    This is a photo of Nora BakaaDr. Nora Bakaa (she/her), Postdoctoral Fellow, Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research 

     

     

    Image of Victoria GinsleyVictoria Ginsley (she/her), PhD Candidate (Criminology and Justice), Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

  • Women's Wednesday Features (Current Month)

    Each Wednesday, the WIRC will highlight faculty, post-docs and students from across our university to recognize the incredible #WomenOfOntarioTech.

     

    December 11, 2024

    Dr. Meghann Lloyd, Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences

    This is a photo of Dr. Lloyd

    Emily Cauduro, PhD Student, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities

    This is a photo of Emily Cauduro

    December 4, 2024

    Dr. Zahra Aft, Visiting Researcher, Trustworthy AI Lab

    This is a photo of Dr. Atf

    Emmeline Meens Miller, PhD Student, Faculty of Health Sciences

    This is a photo of Emmeline Miller

     

  • Building EDI Knowledge in Research – Pilot Initiative

    Grant: Building EDI Knowledge in Research - Pilot Initiative

    Through the Women in Research Council, in partnership with the Office of Research Services and the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, the Building EDI Knowledge in Research – pilot initiative was launched. This pilot initiative reflects Ontario Tech University’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and research excellence by building capacity and leadership in EDI, in both faculty members and post-doctoral fellows. Faculty members and post-doctoral fellows are key drivers in creating and implementing practices and initiatives for an equitable, diverse and inclusive research environment at Ontario Tech. This initiative aims to support EDI knowledge building to cultivate new capacity and/or continue to expand an inclusive culture and inform EDI practices in research.

    Specifically, this initiative will engage individuals/research team/unit EDI training opportunities, cultivate new capacity and/or continue to expand an inclusive culture and inform EDI practices in research and allow awardees to share their learning with the Ontario Tech community.

    Award winners:

    Nisha Rani Agarwal, Faculty of Science
    Activities: Conducting EDI seminar series with NSERC chairs, and attending leadership and EDI training for early career researchers
    Funding amount: $5000

    Sanna Alwidian, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
    Activities: Disability and work in Canada Conference and invited keynote speaker to host talk on disability and EDI
    Funding amount: $2500

    Allyson Eamer and Anna Rodrigues, Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education
    Activities: Metropolis Canada Conference and building TESL and ESL AQ capacity
    Funding amount: $4806.80

    Hui Zhu, Faculty of Business and Information Technology
    Activities: EDI conference in Labour and Gender Economic to inform teaching and research
    Funding amount: $4500

    Patrick Hung, Faculty of Business and Information Technology
    Activities: Conducting guest speakers with women professors in Computer Science to build EDI capacity
    Funding amount: $4380

    Annie En-Shiun Lee, Michael Mijanovic, Mariana Shimabukura, Tong Su, Randy Fortier, Faculty of Science
    Activities: Building Capacity in Computer Science and addressing EDI challenges
    Funding amount: $4820

    Pejman Mirza-Babaei, Faculty of Business and Information Technology
    Activities: Changing GameDev Life initiative to address challenges of diversity in the game industry, interviews with leading figures in the game industry
    Funding amount: $4760

    Anna Rodrigues, Faculty of Education
    Activities: Building Ontario Tech capacity in community-based research: fundamentals and excellence through an EDI lens
    Funding amount: $1245

    Joelle Rodway, Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education
    Activities: Interactive Workshop/Webinar for Ontario Tech faculty and K-12 educators on anti-racist and decolonizing approaches to pedagogy and leadership
    Funding amount: $5000

    Adjudication Committee:

    Karla Dhungana Sainju, WIRC Chair and Associate Professor, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
    Carol Rodgers, Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences
    Jennifer Freeman, Executive Director, Office of Research Services
    Meaghan Charest-Finn, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

  • Women-Centered Groups at Ontario Tech

    Women-Centered Groups at Ontario Tech

    The WIRC would like to highlight other women-centred groups at Ontario Tech. There are incredible student-led groups, as well as non-profit organizations, dedicated to nurturing and expanding the role of women in various industries. They promote the inclusion and promotion of women identified students and faculty members. Below are a selection of the incredible groups at Ontario Tech.

    OTU Social Science & Humanities (FSSH) Women's Collective. A sub-society of Ontario Tech Humanities Society, the Women's Collective is a space for women to connect and thrive.

    Ontario Tech University Women's Student Association. The OTU's Women's Student Association is committed to creating a vibrant community that champions women's empowerment and growth. Our mission is to provide a platform for women to connect, learn, and lead through engaging events, workshops, and collaborative initiatives. We strive to address the diverse challenges women face while celebrating their successes in personal and professional development by uniting voices and resources, we aim to inspire and support women in achieving their full potential and making a positive impact on campus and in the wider community.

    Women in Business
    Ontario Tech Women in Business Association's goal is to provide resources to women on their corporate and entrepreneurial journey with our exclusive events. Women in Business want to educate, create, and inspire! They aim to provide learning opportunities for both the student population and faculty, addressing common obstacles women face in all areas of the business world. They create a fun and safe environment for students to receive resources and provide opportunities for them to thrive in both an entrepreneurial and corporate career

    Women in IT
    WIT is a student-run sub-association (within the Business & IT department) that is committed to empowering and improving the experience of females in IT fields, both inside and outside Ontario Tech University. Past events include a Women in the Workplace conference, Women in Leadership events, game nights, movie nights and equity talks!

    Women in Engineering
    Founded in 2004, the Women in Engineering Society at Ontario Tech University, is a non-profit organization within the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science. It was created by a female engineering professor and an engineering advisor to address the issue of a lack of female engineers within the faculty. Since its creation, Women in Engineering has grown to include over 100 female engineering students. They also run a mentorship program for upper year engineering students, matching them with women in the engineering field!

    ACM-W Student Chapter
    The Association for Computing Machinery's Women in Computing (ACM-W) Student Chapter was founded in 2016. It aims to connect students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and STEM-related fields. It also acknowledges women are a minority in STEM fields, especially in computing. The chapter focuses on career development, professional networking and educational support. It hosts a number of annual events to help students develop both personal and professional skills. Furthermore, the student chapter strives to bring awareness to common issues women face in the professional world, and provide them with support, encouragement and a voice on campus. The ACM-W Student Chapter is open to all students who support women in computing! The chapter invites membership from all students who share STEM-related interests, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity or gender.

    Women in STEM
    Ontario Tech University's Women for STEM program provides opportunities for female students to fulfill their potential in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)-based fields. Women for STEM is built on three pillars to engage and empower women: Mentorship and networking opportunities; Scholarships for women in STEM fields of study; Celebrating the achievements of women as innovators, entrepreneurs and change agents. Their goal is to raise $2 million dollars to provide 200 entrance scholarships and 600 in-course scholarships to Ontario Tech students over a 10-year period.

    SHE LEADS
    She Leads was created when our team was identifying certain needs on our campus and in our larger social environment and we noticed a lack of female empowerment opportunities. A female’s voice is just the thing that is needed in this day and age to make a long-lasting impact throughout communities. We can accomplish a lot with the right platform and an everlasting ambition. With every project we initiate, we strive to connect females within our community so that, as per our slogan, She Leads, She Empowers, and She Succeeds.

    Stay tuned for more features to come!

Pathways Series

  • Pathways to Canada Research Chair - January 21, 2025

    Pathway Series Description

    The Women in Research Council is excited to introduce the Pathways series. In these talks, we will learn about the pathway and trajectories of inspiring Ontario Tech colleagues who are research chairs, thought leaders, and innovators. The invited speakers represent diverse disciplines and will reflect on how they got to their roles, as well as the challenges, joys, and realities they face. The talks are aimed to inspire, educate and empower audience members to reflect on their potential and to encourage them to pursue their own research and leadership pathways."

    The Pathways to Canada Research Chair (CRC) will feature 3 Ontario Tech University CRCs - Dr. Janette Hughes, Dr. Denina Simmons and Dr. Kanika Samuels-Wortley. CRC chairholders are recognized for their commitment to advancing the frontiers of knowledge in their fields, not only through their own work but through the teaching and supervising of students and the co-ordination of work by other researchers.

    When: January 21, 2025 from 12 - 2pm

    Where: In-person (Dixon/Alger Fireside Reading Room) and online

    Register for the event here: https://forms.gle/2zWmcEqUydVZLPzq8

    Panelists bio:

    Dr. Janette Hughes is a Canada Research Chair, Technology and Pedagogy and Professor in the Faculty of Education at Ontario Tech University. She is the recipient of multiple research and teaching awards, including the Ontario Tech University Graduate Student Supervision Award, 2022; Tim McTiernan Student Mentorship Award, 2022; Ontario Research Fund – Research Excellence Award, 2016; UOIT Teaching Excellence Award, 2016; National Technology Leadership Initiative Fellowship, 2013; UOIT Research Excellence Award, Early Stage Researcher, 2012. She is the recipient of multiple research grants totaling more than $6m. Dr. Hughes is a prolific author and presenter, sharing her work both nationally and internationally in prestigious scholarly and professional journals, keynote talks, and conferences. She has presented more than 140 peer-reviewed research papers conferences across Canada, the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America. Attesting to the recognition of her leadership in technology and pedagogy, Dr. Hughes is routinely contacted by school districts, Ministry personnel, Principals’ councils and industry partners to consult on a variety of topics, including online teaching and learning, equity issues in ed tech, creating innovative learning environments, establishing STEAM focused Makerspaces in schools, shifting pedagogies in a digital era, the social and ethical implications of AI, and how to foster the development of global (21st century) skills and competencies in K-12 and higher education.

    Dr. Denina Simmons was appointed to the Faculty of Science at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology in July 2018, where she is a Tier II Canada Research Chair in Aquatic Toxicology and runs the Aquatic Omics Lab. Denina’s research at Ontario Tech focusses on pairing non-targetted bioanalytial chemistry with non-lethal sampling and observational science to understand the health of aquatic animals. Denina is a recipeint of the Ontario Early Researcher Award from the Ministry of Colleges and Universities. Denina is also an associate editor for the Elsevier Journal “Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology - Part D: Genomics and Proteomics” and the Springer Journal “Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology”. Denina received her undergraduate degree from Ryerson University and then completed her master’s degree at Trent University under the supervision of Chris Metcalfe investigating the effects of personal care products on the estrogen receptor. Denina continued her doctoral research at Trent University under the supervision of Dirk Wallschälger and Neil Emery when she examined the metabolic detoxification of selenium by algae. Denina completed two consecutive post-doctoral fellowships at Environment Canada working with Jim Sherry in the Aquatic Contaminants Research Division where she developed protein profiling and proteomics methods to investigate the health of fish. After that, Denina had two consecutive contracts working on ‘Omics projects with the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation, and Parks.

    Dr. Kanika Samuels-Wortley is an Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Systemic Racism, Technology, and Criminal Justice in the Department of Criminology and Justice at Ontario Tech University. Presently, she is a Visiting Fellow at Australian National University at the School of Regulation and Global Governance (RegNet) in Canberra, Australia. Dr. Samuels-Wortley’s research explores the intersection of race, racism, and the Canadian criminal justice system, particularly within policing. Her work has been disseminated in both national and international journals, books, keynote talks, and presentations. This includes articles in prestigious criminal justice journals, including Crime and Delinquency, Race and Justice, and the Canadian Journal of Criminology and Criminal Justice, as well as invited panel discussions across Canada, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. Further, she has authored and co­-authored several provincial and federal policy reports exploring police processes and procedures. Her work has been quoted in national media platforms, including the CBC, TVO, Globe and Mail, Radio-Canada, and The Star. Her forthcoming book, Race, Crime, and Justice in Canada, will be released in spring 2025.

Previous Month's Women's Wednesday

  • October 2023 Features

    October 25, 2023 

    Dr. Nisha Rani Agarwal, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Science

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Dr. Agarwal, an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Science

    Astrid DeSouza, PhD Candidate, Faculty of Health Sciences

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Astrid DeSouza, a PhD Candidate in the Faculty of Health Sciences

    Kelly Wang, Masters Student and STEAM 3D-Maker Lab Research Assistant, Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Kelly Wang, a Masters Student and STEAM 3D-Maker Lab Research Assistant in the Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education

     

    October 18, 2023

    Dr. Salma Karray, Professor, Faculty of Business and IT

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Dr. Karray, a Professor in the Faculty of Business and IT

    Vikki Ginsley, PhD Candidate, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Vikki Ginsley, a PhD Candidate in the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities

    Saba Molazadeh, Masters Student, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Saba Molazadeh, a Masters Student in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

     

    October 11, 2023

    Dr. Nooshin Rotondi, Associate Teaching Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Dr. Nooshin Rotondi, an Associate Teaching Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences

    Erica Gavel, PhD Candidate, Paralympian, Faculty of Science

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Erica Gavel, a PhD Candidate and Paralympian, in the Faculty of Science

    Zahraa Bassyouni, Masters Student, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Zahraa Bassyouni, Masters Student in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

     

    October 4, 2023

    Dr. Jen Rinaldi, Associate Professor, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities
    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Dr. Jen Rinaldi, an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities

    Dr. Jessica Wong, Banting Post-Doctoral Fellow, Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Faculty of Health Sciences.

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Dr. Jessica Wong, a Banting Post-Doctoral Fellow of the Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research, in the Faculty of Health Sciences

    Tess Butler-Ulrich, Doctor of Education Graduate Student, Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Tess Butler-Ulrich, a Doctor of Education Graduate Student in the Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education

  • November 2023 Features

    November 29, 2023

    Dr. Annie Lee, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Science

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Dr. Annie Lee, an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Science.

    Jen Calver, PhD Student and Registered Practical Nurse, Faculty of Health Sciences

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Jen Calver, a PhD student in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

    Virginia Chiu, MSc Candidate, Faculty of Science

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Virginia Chiu, an MSc Candidate in the Faculty of Science.

    November 22, 2023

    Dr. Karolina Krystyniak, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Business & IT

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Karolina Krystyniak, an Assistant Professor, in the Faculty of Business and IT.

    Alana Tyner, PhD Candidate, Faculty of Science

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Alana Tyner, a PhD Candidate, in the Faculty of Science.

    Larissa Janssen, Masters Student and Research Assistant, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Larissa Janssen, a Masters Student, in the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities.

     

    November 15, 2023

    Dr. Leigh Harkins, Professor, Graduate Program Director of Forensic Psychology, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Dr. Leigh Harkins, a Professor in the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities

    Susan Yousufzai, Research Assistant with Dr. Barakat, Faculty of Health Sciences

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Susan Yousufzai, a Research Assistant in the Faculty of Health Sciences

    Adrianna Trifunovski, Masters Student, Faculty of Health Sciences

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Adrianna Trifunovski, a Masters Student in the Faculty of Health Sciences

     

    November 8, 2023

    Dr. Zeinab El-Sayegh, Associate Professor, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Dr. El-Sayegh, an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

    Victoria Baker, PhD Candidate, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Victoria Baker, a PhD Candidate in the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities

    Noor Khabbaz, Masters Student and Research Assistant, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Noor Khabbaz, a Masters Student and Research Assistant in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

     

    November 1, 2023

    Dr. Robyn Ruttenberg-Rozen, Assistant Professor, Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Dr. Robyn Ruttenberg-Rozen, an Assistant Professor in the Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education

    Basak Cakmak, PhD Candidate, Faculty of Science

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Basak Cakmak, a PhD Candidate in the Faculty of Science

    Sarah Kirkpatrick, Masters Student, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Sarah Kirkpatrick, a Masters Student in the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities

  • December 2023 Features

    December 13, 2023

    Dr. Meaghan Charest-Finn, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Dr. Meaghan Charest-Finn, an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

    Mari Pullman, PhD Student, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Mari Pullman, a PhD student in the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities

    Stacey Koornneef, Master's Student, Faculty of Science

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Stacey Koornneef, a Master’s Student in the Faculty of Science

     

    December 6, 2023

    Dr. Mika Nonoyama, Associate Professor and Registered Respiratory Therapist, Faculty of Health Sciences

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Dr. Nonoyama, an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

    Cassandre Dion Larivière, PhD Student, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Cassandre Dion Larivière, a PhD student in the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities.

    Erin Giroux, Masters Student, Faculty of Science

     This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Erin Giroux, a Masters Student in the Faculty of Science.

  • January 2024 Features

    January 31, 2024

    Dr. Andrea Kirkwood, Professor and Research Excellence Chair in Urban Water, Faculty of Science

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Dr. Andrea Kirkwood, a Professor in the Faculty of Science

    Dr. Ulya Sabeel, PhD Graduate, Faculty of Business & IT

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Dr. Ulya Sabeel, a PhD graduate in the Faculty of Business and IT

     

    January 24, 2024

    Dr. Hui Zhu, Associate Professor, Faculty of Business & IT

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Dr. Hui Zhu, an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Business and IT

    Funmilola Ogunseye, PhD Student, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Funmilola Ogunseye, a PhD Student in the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities

     

    January 17, 2024

    Dr. Caroline Barakat, Associate Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Dr. Caroline Barakat, an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences

    Sarah Rijkenberg, PhD Candidate, Faculty of Science

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Sarah Rijkenberg, a PhD Candidate in the Faculty of Science

     

    January 10, 2024

    Dr. Vivian Stamatopoulos, Associate Teaching Professor, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Dr. Vivian Stamatopoulos, an Associate Teaching Professor in the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities

    Roxana Pao, PhD Candidate, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Roxana Pao, a PhD Candidate in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

  • February 2024 Features

    February 28, 2024

    Dr. Diana Petrarca, Associate Professor, Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Dr. Diana Petrarca, an Associate Professor in the Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education

    Sarah Motlagh, PhD Candidate, Faculty of Business & IT

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Sarah Motlagh, a PhD Candidate in the Faculty of Business & IT

    February 21, 2024

    Dr. Winnie Sun, Associate Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Dr. Winnie Sun, an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences

    Kgalalelo Rampete, Master's of Science Student, Faculty of Science

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Kgalalelo Rampete, an MSc student in the Faculty of Science

    February 14, 2024

    Dr. Mennatullah Siam, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science 

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Dr. Mennatullah Siam, an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

    Dr. Sheree Rodney, Post-Doctoral Fellow, Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Dr. Sheree Rodney, a Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Faculty of Education

    February 7, 2024

    Dr. Allyson Eamer, Associate Professor and Associate Dean, Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education

    This is a photo of Dr. Eamer, an Associate Professor and Associate Dean in the Faculty of Education

    Paria Sarzaeim, Master's Student, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

    This is a photo of Paria Sarzaeim, a Master's Student in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

  • March 2024 Features

    March 27, 2024

    Dr. Joelle Rodway, Associate Professor, Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Dr. Joelle Rodway, an Associate Professor in the Mitch & Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education.

    Guadalupe Blanco-Velasco, PhD student, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Guadalupe Blanco-Velasco, a PhD student in the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities.

    March 20, 2024

    Dr. Ginny Brunton, Associate Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Dr. Ginny Brunton, an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences

    Ifrodet Giorgees, PhD Candidate, Faculty of Science

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Ifrodet Giorgees, a PhD Candidate in the Faculty of Science

    March 13, 2024

    Dr. Jennifer McKellar, Department Chair (Acting) & Associate Professor, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Dr. Jennifer McKellar, Department Chair and an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science.

    Dallas Hill, PhD Candidate, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Dallas Hill, a PhD Candidate in the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities.

    March 6, 2024

    Dr. Shannon Vettor, Associate Teaching Professor, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Dr. Shannon Vettor, an Associate Teaching Professor in the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities

    Dr. Erin Smith, Mitacs Elevate Post-doctoral Fellow, Faculty of Science

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Dr. Erin Smith, a Mitacs Elevate Post-doctoral Fellow in the Faculty of Science. 

  • April 2024 Features

    April 24, 2024

    Dr. Ami Mamolo, Associate Professor, Mitch & Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Dr. Ami Mamolo, an Associate Professor in the Mitch & Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education.

    Shaijieni Kannan, MSc student, Faculty of Science

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Shaijieni Kannan, an MSc student in the Faculty of Science.

     

    April 17, 2024

    Dr. Jana Abou Ziki, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Dr. Jana Abou Ziki, an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science.

    Alia Stevenson, Master's Student, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Alia Stevenson, a Master’s student in the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities.

     

    April 10, 2024

    Dr. Theresa Stotesbury, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Science

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Dr. Theresa Stotesbury, an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Science.

    Fateme Mazloomi, PhD Student, Faculty of Business and IT

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Fateme Mazloomi, a PhD student in the Faculty of Business and IT.

     

    April 3, 2024

    Dr. Olga Marques, Associate Professor, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Dr. Olga Marques, an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities.

    Flavia Breje, Master's of Science student in the Faculty of Science

    ww-website-breje.pngThis photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Flavia Breje, an MSc student in the Faculty of Science.

  • September 2024 Features

    September 25, 2024

    Dr. Jia Li, Professor, Mitch & Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Dr. Jia Li, a Professor in the Mitch & Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education.

    Dr. Anisha Mahajan, a Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Faculty of Health Sciences

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Dr. Anisha Mahajan, a Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

     

    September 18, 2024

    Dr. Sanaa Alwidian, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Dr. Sanaa Alwidian, an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science.

    Dr. Stanard Pachong, Post-Doctoral Fellow, Faculty of Business and IT

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Dr. Pachong, a Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Faculty of Business and IT.

     

    September 11, 2024

    Dr. Efrosini Papaconstantinou, Assistant Dean (Nursing) and Associate Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Dr. Efrosini Papaconstantinou, an Assistant Dean in Nursing and Associate Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

    Bria Hughes-Small, Master of Science Student, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Bria Hughes-Small, an MSc Student in the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities.

  • October 2024 Features

    October 30, 2024

    Dr. Jenna Comstock, Forensic Science Laboratory Technician, Faculty of Science

    This photo is a Women's Wednesday feature of Dr. Comstock, a Forensic Science Lab Tech in the Faculty of Science.

    Kierstyn Hawke, PhD Student, Faculty of Health Science

    This photo is a Women's Wednesday feature for Kierstyn Hawke, a PhD Student in the Faculty of Health Science.

    October 23, 2024

    Dr. Janette Hughes, Professor and Canada Research Chair, Mitch & Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Dr. Janette Hughes, a Professor in the Mitch & Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education

    Carolina Gutierrez Cadavid, PhD Candidate, Faculty of Social Science & Humanities

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Carolina Cadavid, a PhD Candidate in the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities

     

    October 9, 2024

    Dr. Joelma Peixoto, Post-Doctoral Fellow, Faculty of Business & IT

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Dr. Joelma Peixoto, a Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Faculty of Business & IT

    Ashley Gedge, Master’s Student, Faculty of Science

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Ashley Gedge, a Master’s Student in the Faculty of Science

    October 2, 2024

    Dr. Alyson King, Professor and Associate Dean, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities

    This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Dr. Alyson King, a Professor and Associate Dean in the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities

    Cristina Henriques, PhD Candidate, Faculty of Science

     This photo is a Women’s Wednesday feature of Cristina Henriques, a PhD Candidate in the Faculty of Science.

  • November 2024 Features

    November 27, 2024

    Dr. Andrea Slane, Professor, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities

    This is a Women's Wednesday feature of Dr. Andrea Slane

    Refka Al-Bayati, Master's Student & Registered MLT, Faculty of Health Sciences

    This is a Women's Wednesday feature of Refka Al-Bayati

    November 20, 2024

    Dr. Joanne Arcand, Associate Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences

     This is a photo of Dr. Arcand

    Fariha Rahman, Master's Student, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

    This is a photo of Fariha Rahman

    November 13, 2024

    Dr. Farzaneh Nikbakhtsarvestani, PhD Student, Faculty of Science

    This photo is a Women's Wednesday feature of Dr. Farzaneh Nikbakhtsarvestani, a PhD Student in the Faculty of Science

    Megha Verma, Engineering Lab Specialist, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

    This photo is a Women's Wednesday feature for Megha Verma, an Engineering Lab Specialist in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

    November 6, 2024

    Dr. Kim Clow, Professor, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities

    This photo is a Women's Wednesday feature of Dr. Kim Clow, a Professor in the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities

    Shahrbanoo Zomorodzadeh, Master's Student, Faculty of Business & IT

    This photo is a Women's Wednesday feature for Shahrbanoo Zomorodzadeh, a Master’s Student in the Faculty of Business & IT

     

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