CFUW Charitable Trust Webinar
MY JOURNEY AS A NEUROSCIENTIST
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2020
1:30 pm –2:15 pm EST
Diane won the CFUW Dr. Alice E. Wilson Award almost 20 years ago. At the time, she realized she loved going into the research lab everyday in order to understand more about the brain. This presentation takes you through her journey, the ups and downs, from her days in graduate school days at Dalhousie University to becoming a Professor at the University of Ottawa. She will share her passion and research findings in regenerative medicine and stroke recovery, as well as the synergies she finds within her career and family.
The Charitable Trust – supporting post-graduate education for women graduates.
We lost an opportunity to meet in-person this year at the CT breakfast meeting, an annual fundraiser event held during the CFUW AGM. The COVID-19 pandemic shutdown forced the cancellation of the in-person CFUW AGM in Ottawa, resulting in webcasts held this summer.
Our webinar is a place where CFUW members and guests will learn more about regenerative medicine and stroke recovery. The webinar is free; however, the Trust is grateful to receive donations any time. Here is How to Donate.
Be sure to register for the webinar that Diane Lagace has planned for you!
To join the webinar, register at the link below.
You are invited to a Zoom meeting organized by CFUW Charitable Trust.
What: “My Journey As A Neuroscientist ” Webinar with Diane Lagace, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine at University of Ottawa.
When: Oct 16, 2020 01:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpfumqrz8sEt1kQj8nfLoDy84vAoNP-M1v
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Donation In Memoriam Cards
Donation in Memoriam Card
The CFUW Charitable Trust has developed a Donation in Memoriam Card which may be printed by Clubs and used when appropriate to honour the memory of a valued friend of the CFUW.
CFUW Memorial Fellowship 2020-2021
2020 – 2021
Value: $8,000
Honours those for whom the CFUW Charitable Trust receives memorial donations. At the time of application, the candidate must be enrolled in masters studies in science, mathematics or engineering. This fellowship is tenable in Canada or abroad.
2020-2021 Winner:
Shawna Narayan
- B.Sc. Physics, 2018, University of British Columbia
- M.Sc. Experimental Medicine, 2019-2021, University of British Columbia
One in five Canadians will personally experience a mental health problem or illness in any given year. With such a high prevalence, a significant number of Canadians will search for resources and support for screening, diagnosis, management and self-care.
Health technologies such as e-mental health resources are suited to provide mental health services virtually to ensure more Canadians are receiving the care they need. Shawna’s research explores the experiences ethnic minorities have with anxiety and depressive resources to help support the creation of culturally responsive e-mental health services.
CFUW Dr. Alice E. Wilson Awards 2020-2021
2020-2021
Total Value: $20,000
Two awards at the masters level and two for doctoral level study. The value of each award is $5,000.
Dr. Alice E. Wilson, CFUW member, Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and the first woman to hold a professional position at the Geological Survey of Canada won the 1926 CFUW Travelling Fellowship.
Awarded to mature students returning to graduate studies in any field after at least three years.
2020 – 2021 Winners:
Kelly Cochrane
Emily Dawson
Lori Anne Heckbert
Jennifer (Jen) Murray
Kelly Cochrane
- B.Sc. Biology (Hons), 2007, University of Guelph
- Primary Care Paramedic Diploma, 2009, Conestoga College
- Advance Care Paramedic Graduate Diploma, 2011, Algonquin College
- Masters in Public Safety (M.PS.), 2019-2021, Wilfred Laurier University.
Kelly has dedicated her profession to serving her community on the frontlines of paramedicine and being a strong female servant leader. Her studies in Public Safety and Emergency Management are focused current events that are shaping the emergency management landscape.
Kelly’s research is collaborated with multiple agencies professionals across the Public Safety spectrum to provide a progressive and unified approach to emergency preparedness, response, mitigation and improve the overall safety of Canadian’s locally, nationally and internationally.
Emily Dawson
- B.Sc. Life Sciences (Hons), 2013, Queen’s University
- MPH, 2015, Queen’s University
- M.Sc. Epidemiology, 2019-2021, Western University
Total hip replacement is one of the most commonly performed surgeries in Canada. As such, the wait list can be significant, and some patients must wait more than the recommended time.
Emily’s research will examine the impact of wait time on the health and quality of life of patients undergoing elective hip replacements, with the goal of understanding how patient health changes over the wait period and the impact this has on outcomes after surgery.
Lori Anne Heckbert
- B.A. Political Studies (first class standing), 1988, University of Prince Edward Island
- M.A. Political Science, 1993, University of Western Ontario (now Western University)
- L.L.B., 1997, University of Victoria, Canada
- M.B.A., 2010, York University and Northwestern University
- Ph.D. Law, 2017-2022, University of Ottawa
Lori Anne’s research develops legal strategies to close the gender gap in leadership roles. It advocates tax credit and other strategies to nudge organizations to implement proven gap-reducing best practices.
It leverages Canadian, US and EU legal supports for a recommended reform package that can withstand legal challenge, and includes specific recommendations to accelerate closing this gap for racialized women.
Jennifer (Jen) Murray
- B.A. Sociology, 2009, Dartmouth College, New Hampshire, USA
- M.Sc. Public Health, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, 2015, McGill University
- Ph.D. Population and Public Health, 2019-2023, University of British Columbia
Jen’s research examines ways to strengthen motherhood journeys of Indigenous women. Using community-based research methods, which is community-driven and -led research grounded in participant ownership and self-determination, Jen is working with a community research team to understand how to prevent an elevated rate of preterm birth in a First Nations community in British Columbia. Jen is a settler and ally in Indigenous health research.
CFUW 1989 École Polytechnique Commemorative Awards 2020-2021
2020 – 2021
Total Value: $12,000 —
One award for masters study: $5,000
One award for doctoral study: $7,000
Commemorates the fourteen women students murdered at the École Polytechnique in Montreal. For graduate studies in any field. The applicant must justify the relevance of her work to women.
2020-2021 Winners:
Jillian Campbell
Suzie Dunn
Jillian Campbell
- B.A. Political Science, Minor in Economics, 2008, University of Calgary
- B.Sc. Biology (Hons.), 2019, Vancouver Island University
- M.Sc. Biology, 2019-2021, University of Victoria
Marine biodiversity data are limited due to the challenging, dangerous, and time-intensive methods of collecting species diversity and abundance data. Jillian’s research will determine the applicability of using tidal current as a proxy for fish biodiversity in data limited areas and establish its value as an ecological indicator for use in marine conservation efforts. Ten locations in British Columbia with differing current regimes were studied using SCUBA to determine the variations in fish community composition.
Suzie Dunn
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) with a Specialization in Law and Technology, 2015, University of Ottawa
- L.L.M. with a Specialization in Law and Technology, 2017, University of Ottawa
- Ph.D., Law, 2017-2023, University of Ottawa
Suzie’s research centers on the intersections of gender, equality, technology and the law, with a specific focus the non-consensual distribution of intimate images, deepfakes, and impersonation in digital spaces. As technology evolves, perpetrators of gender-based violence have found ways to use these new technologies to harm women. Suzie’s research examines what legal, social, and technical response could help prevent this form of violence against women.
CFUW Linda Souter Humanities Award 2020-2021
2020-2021
Value: $6,000
Inaugurated in 2015, the award is named to honour Linda Souter, the only Canadian member of CFUW that has served both as President of CFUW and Graduate Women International (formerly known as International Federation of University Women, IFUW).
Awarded to a masters or doctoral student studying in the area of the Humanities. Generally, study in the Humanities is theoretical and does not involve empirical methodology. The Humanities could include the following: English Language and Literature, History, Languages Study, Classics, Philosophy, Film Studies, Communication Studies, and Culture Studies.
2020-2021 Winner:
Desirée Valadares
- B.Arts Sc. (Combined Hons), Arts and Science and Art History, 2009, McMaster University
- M.L.A. Landscape Architecture (Professional Design Degree), 2013, University of Guelph
- M.Arch. Urban Design and Housing (Post-Professional Research Degree), 2015, McGill University
- Ph.D. Architectural History, 2015-2021, University of California, Berkeley
Desirée is a practicing historical landscape architect and interdisciplinary writer with a focus in critical ethnic studies, legal geography and environmental history.
Her dissertation is attentive to federal preservation policy and cultural heritage law as it intersects with Indigenous land claims/ Aboriginal title and Asian North American (Japanese American + Canadian) redress and war memory. She places her legal/geographic focus on two former U.S. territories (Hawai’i and Alaska) and unceeded lands in Canada’s westernmost province (British Columbia).
Ruth Binnie Fellowship 2020-2021
2020 – 2021
Value: $6,000
Honours a founding member of the Nova Scotia Home Economics Association who dedicated her professional life to home economics education. At the time of application, the applicant must be enrolled in masters studies that focus on one or more aspect(s) of the field of Human Ecology/Home Economics/Family and Consumer Studies. Special consideration will be given to those pursuing a postgraduate degree in education. She may be studying abroad.
The evolving studies in Human Ecology include: human nutrition, food science, housing/shelter and aesthetics, architecture, financial resource management, clothing and textiles, family relations, human sexuality, and human development.
2020 – 2021 Winner:
Hannah Charnock
- B.Sc. Chemistry (Co-op), 2018, University of Victoria
- M.Sc. Biological Sciences, 2019-2021, Brock University
Hannah’s research focuses on a specific system of chemical reactions, known as the Maillard Reaction, which occurs in many food and beverage systems and contributes to the distinct bready, roasted and caramel aromatic qualities of aged sparkling wine.
This research not only identifies strategies to improve food and beverage quality, but also plays into food sustainability, innovation, and consumer health.
Canadian Home Economics Association (CHEA) Fellowship 2020-2021
2020-2021
Value: $6,000
The fellowship is open to candidates enrolled in studies in Human Ecology including Family and Consumer Sciences, at the masters or doctoral level. The applicant must be accepted or enrolled in a post-graduate program in Canada at the time of application.
The evolving studies in Human Ecology include: human nutrition, food science, housing/shelter and aesthetics, architecture, financial resource management, clothing and textiles, family relations, human sexuality, and human development.
2020-2021 Winner:
Jessica Furtado
Bachelor of Applied Science, 2014, University of Guelph- M.S.W., 2016, University of Toronto
- Ph.D., Family Relations and Applied Nutrition, 2018-2021, University of Guelph
Jessica’s dissertation project builds on her Master’s of Social Work thesis in which she explored how children interpret hospitalization as potentially traumatic and/or resilience-building. In moving forward, Jessica intends to extend these understandings to include how children and their families experience medical challenges and how they can together build relational resilience and well-being.
She brings a clinical application perspective to both her research and her practice as a Child Therapist, with the intention of extending these findings into care models provided to children and families.
