News articles tagged with Research
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Dr. Schinkel-Ivy talks movement and healthy aging
ResearchDr. Alison Schinkel-Ivy, Associate Professor, Physical and Health Education, received an NSERC Discovery Grant in the amount of $120,000 over five years for her research titled Towards an improved understanding of aging: Quantifying changes in movement during healthy aging using integrated biomechanical approach. Dr. Schinkel-Ivy will receive an additional one-year $12,500 supplement as part of the Discovery Launch Supplement program aimed at supporting early career researchers who are establishing their research program.
The NU News sat down with Dr. Schinkel-Ivy to discuss her research project and how the NSERC Discovery Grant will contribute to the study.
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Research Month shines light on important work at Nipissing University
ResearchMarch is Research Month at Nipissing University. Throughout the month, Nipissing is encouraging the public to “Discover Research” through a series of events designed to highlight the breadth of research taking place at the University and its impact on the community. -
Nipissing University professor awarded fellowship to support projects in Africa
Faculty/Staff AwardGeography DepartmentResearchDr. Odwa Atari, associate professor in the Department of Geography and Geology at Nipissing University, has been awarded a Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship, a scholar fellowship program that supports educational projects at African higher education institutions. -
Researchers receive grant for study on dementia, social isolation, loneliness
ResearchNipissing Professor of Social Work and Social Gerontology, Dr. Mary Pat Sullivan, is leading a research team that was recently awarded a grant from the Retired Teachers of Ontario Foundation (RTOERO Foundation) for a study on dementia, social isolation and loneliness. -
Dr. Peltier featured in WIRED magazine
ResearchSchulich School of EducationDr. Cindy Peltier, Associate Professor and Chair of Indigenous Education at Nipissing University, was recently interviewed by WIRED magazine for an article titled For Marginalized Groups, Being Studied Can Be a Burden. -
New teaching chairs to focus on innovation in online teaching
My NipissingGeneralResearchTeaching Chairs ProgramNipissing University is pleased to announce the appointment of two new Teaching Chairs focused on online teaching, an area of heightened importance in today’s pandemic environment. Dr. Sandra Goldsworthy, Associate Professor in the School of Nursing, and Dr. Mark Wachowiak, Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Mathematics, have been named Teaching Chairs in Online and Virtual Lab/Studio Experiences. -
Human trafficking research findings released
ResearchAfter seven years of collaboration, the Northeastern Ontario Research Alliance on Human Trafficking (NORAHT) has concluded its research on the gaps and barriers to regional services for women experiencing exploitation, violence or abuse in the sex industry. -
Nipissing University-Mitacs partnership to benefit students, businesses
School of BusinessResearchNipissing University has partnered with national not-for-profit organization and innovation powerhouse, Mitacs, to offer high-quality internships for students while supporting the ongoing research and development efforts of businesses. -
Dr. James reflects on decade as Canada Research Chair
ResearchCanada Research ChairDr. April James recently completed a ten-year term as a Canada Research Chair in Watershed Analysis and Modeling at Nipissing University. The NU News sat down with Dr. James to reflect on her contributions over the past decade. -
Nipissing professor among international team studying loneliness, social isolation during pandemic
ResearchNipissing professor of Social Work, Dr. Mary Pat Sullivan, is among a team of international researchers studying the effects of loneliness and social-isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
