“As a Black woman with sickle cell disease, I brace myself for judgement every time I walk into the ER,” says Shelly-Ann Crosby, 41, whose countless hospital visits for pain have deepened her wariness.
“As a Black woman with sickle cell disease, I brace myself for judgement every time I walk into the ER,” says Shelly-Ann Crosby, 41, whose countless hospital visits for pain have deepened her wariness.
Trained as an aerospace engineer, Professor Catherine Mavriplis has first-hand experience being one of few women in a male-dominated field. This fuelled her passion for equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI), leading to a dual-research career studying aerospace engineering as well as the systematic gaps that impede gender diversity in STEM and developing ways to address these gaps.
Trained as an aerospace engineer, Professor Catherine Mavriplis has first-hand experience being one of few women in a male-dominated field. This fuelled her passion for equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI), leading to a dual-research career studying aerospace engineering as well as the systematic g...
Inclusion researcher Virginie Abat-Roy (PhD ’24) says ableism (the discrimination of those with disabilities) is a daily obstacle for people with assistance dogs. “It’s shocking to hear some of the judgemental things people say to those who live with handicaps," she explains.
Inclusion researcher Virginie Abat-Roy (PhD ’24) says ableism (the discrimination of those with disabilities) is a daily obstacle for people with assistance dogs. “It’s shocking to hear some of the judgemental things people say to those who live with handicaps," she explains.
When Jinny Yu, a Full Professor in the Visual Arts Department, suggested that her colleagues teach more BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) artists, their immediate reaction was “But they’re so hard to find.” Jinny set out to prove otherwise.
When Jinny Yu, a Full Professor in the Visual Arts Department, suggested that her colleagues teach more BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) artists, their immediate reaction was “But they’re so hard to find.” Jinny set out to prove otherwise.
As we wrap up 2023, we look back at some of the memorable moments, remarkable milestones, and well-deserved recognition that the University of Ottawa experienced this year.
As we wrap up 2023, we look back at some of the memorable moments, remarkable milestones, and well-deserved recognition that the University of Ottawa experienced this year.
This year brought many important advances in the life sciences and cybersecurity sectors, both for the University of Ottawa and the National Capital Region. The launch of the Health Sciences building, the Brain-Heart Interconnectome (BHI), the Canadian Pandemic Preparedness Hub (CP2H) and the uOttawa-IBM Cyber Range all give reason for a positive, hopeful future for Canadians in 2024.
This year brought many important advances in the life sciences and cybersecurity sectors, both for the University of Ottawa and the National Capital Region. The launch of the Health Sciences building, the Brain-Heart Interconnectome (BHI), the Canadian Pandemic Preparedness Hub (CP2H) and the uOttaw...
uOttawa Chancellor Claudette Commanda co-led activities calling upon participants to bear witness to inequity and explore approaches to better health care.
uOttawa Chancellor Claudette Commanda co-led activities calling upon participants to bear witness to inequity and explore approaches to better health care.
