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Dr. Tina Montreuil, clinical (school) psychologist and associate professor in the department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, was called upon for her expertise in child and adolescent mental health to comment on the recent rapport issued by l’Institut de la statistique du Québec (ISQ). The report highlights the marked rise in mental disorders among high school students.

Dr. Montreuil provides expert opinion on what could explain these increases among children and teens, but also provides insights on prevention opportunities that can arise from these findings.

Published on: 5 Dec 2024

Ratna Ghosh is being honoured with ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Leadership in Learning, which recognizes sustained excellence in leadership and innovation, as well as the active integration of teaching and learning with inquiry, scholarship and research.

Published on: 28 Nov 2024

Dr. Anila Asghar, DISE, and Abdullah Najjar are looking for undergraduate students for their study that seeks to explore the relationship between scientific thinking, feelings about science, and achievement in science.

This work will help to develop ways to assist teachers to effectively support the engagement and achievement of students in science.

The study involves completing questionnaires and engaging in an online game about science concepts and taking multiple-choice tests at the beginning and the end of the learning sessions.

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Classified as: call for submissions
Published on: 18 Nov 2024

The Government of Canada awarded ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï 10 new and five renewed Canada Research Chairs Nov. 14, representing a total research investment of $13.8 million.ÌýThe ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï awards were part of $182Ìýmillion in funding for theÌýÌýthe government announced, to support 224Ìýnew and renewed chair holders atÌýpost-secondary institutions across the country.Ìý

Published on: 14 Nov 2024

Are you a healthy non-smoking adult interested in contributing to cutting-edge research on breathing, breathlessness, and exercise?

Researchers at ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï’s Clinical Exercise and Respiratory Physiology Laboratory (CERPL) are seeking participants for a study examining how breathing mechanical loads affect inspiratory muscle activation and breathlessness during exercise.

The study involves three lab visits, including lung function tests, cycling exercise, and safe, controlled breathing challenges, all in downtown Montreal.

Classified as: call for submissions
Published on: 11 Nov 2024

The Gibbs Lab at ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï is looking for adults aged 50 and above, diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes to participate in a research study.

Participation involves one audio-recorded interview conducted via Microsoft Teams or by phone.

The study aims to identify preferences, information needs, and perceived barriers related to exercise for the management of bone health in older adults with diabetes. Adults over 50 with diabetes are often unaware of their increased risk of bone fractures, which can lead to disability, hospitalization, and significant healthcare costs.

Classified as: call for submissions
Published on: 11 Nov 2024

Are you a parent in Quebec who is struggling with mental health and parenting challenges? Consider joining our research study for parents of preschool children.

The Building Regulation In Dual Generations (BRIDGE) is a program designed to support the mental health and parenting needs of mothers with depression who are parenting a 4 to 6-year-old child with attention problems. This program brings together Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Groups with therapeutic techniques to support positive parent-child interactions.

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Classified as: call for submissions
Published on: 11 Nov 2024

On November 5th, Quebec's Fonds de Recherche announced the composition of its three scientific advisory committees; one for each major research sector. Each committee is comprised of 10-15 members active in research, appointed by the FRQ, the majority of whom come from public research or higher education institutions, with at least one member from a college and one student representative. Committee members are appointed for a non-renewable term of one to three years.

Published on: 6 Nov 2024

From the Court to the Classroom:ÌýAn interview with alumna Hélène Bibeau (B.Ed Kindergarten and Elementary Ed ‘13, M.Ed Educational Psychology ‘15). Originally from Saint-Bruno,Ìý Hélène's journey has taken her from dominating the basketball courts in Montreal to inspiring young minds in classrooms atÌýStamford American School in Hong Kong and across the world. From her early beginnings in basketball to representing Hong Kong in netball, Hélène’s story is one of resilience, adaptability, and the pursuit of dreams.

Published on: 24 Oct 2024

Dr. Camilla Illidi from the Clinical Exercise and Respiratory Physiology Laboratory (CERPL), in collaboration with , is seeking healthy female volunteers for a research study investigating the effects of sports bras on exercise experiences, including motivation, adherence, feelings, anticipation, and enjoyment.

Classified as: call for submissions
Published on: 23 Oct 2024

Lana F. Zeaiter and John Wayne N. dela Cruz, DISE PhD Candidates in Educational Studies at ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï, are winners of the prestigious 2024 Doctoral Dissertation Grant (DDG) awarded by The International Research Foundation for English Language Education (TIRF).

Published on: 21 Oct 2024

Dr. Tina Montreuil and two of her doctoral students, Dr. Micah Tilley, a recent graduate of the ECP department and current PhD student, Ms. Jasmyn Skinner, have published a very recent article in the International Journal of School & Educational Psychology entitled "Healthy minds, healthy schools: a school-based prevention program targeting child anxiety and emotion regulation".

Published on: 21 Oct 2024
Helping Children get the Best Start in Life

A gift to establish a centre for early childhood development at ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï aims to reach more children with learning difficulties.
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Published on: 17 Oct 2024

The provincial government announced the winners of the Prix du Quebec today. Among them was ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï Education's Marie-Hélène Pennestri, a finalist for the Prix Hubert-Reeves - Relève scientifique, typically awarded to up-and-coming researchers who have distinguished themselves by the excellence of their work and have demonstrated the ability to establish and maintain constructive and lasting links with the research community.

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Published on: 16 Oct 2024

Whether in education, law, literature, or medicine, many French and Francophones of all walks of life have chosen ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï to surpass themselves.

Julia Minardi, a B.Ed. PIF student from the Department of Integrated Studies in Education, was recently featured in the ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï en français: New Faces ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï – Why I Chose ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï article.

Published on: 4 Oct 2024

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