As a former high-school science and math teacher, Janelle Fournier has witnessed firsthand the under-representation of female students in physics and biology and, more widely, in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). After having worked with a person who identifies as non-binary, Fournier became increasingly aware of the struggles of marginalized groups. “This made me change,” s...
As a former high-school science and math teacher, Janelle Fournier has witnessed firsthand the under-representation of female students in physics and biology and, more widely, in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). After having worked with a person who identifies as non-binary, ...
Eva Ottawa, a winner of the More Inclusion, Better Research: Inspiring Stories Competition organized by the Office of the Vice-President, Research, wants to give voice to Indigenous communities by encouraging them to actively participate in research that concerns them.
Eva Ottawa, a winner of the More Inclusion, Better Research: Inspiring Stories Competition organized by the Office of the Vice-President, Research, wants to give voice to Indigenous communities by encouraging them to actively participate in research that concerns them.
Psychology professor Virginie Cobigo founded a social enterprise that hires people with cognitive disabilities to help researchers and technology developers improve the accessibility of their products and services. Eva Ottawa, a professor in the Civil Law Section, works closely with the Atikamekw Nehirowisiwok of Manawan, Que., to develop models that ensure a better coexistence of Indigenous and W...
Psychology professor Virginie Cobigo founded a social enterprise that hires people with cognitive disabilities to help researchers and technology developers improve the accessibility of their products and services. Eva Ottawa, a professor in the Civil Law Section, works closely with the Atikamekw Ne...