Faculty Research Activities Committee (FRAC) - King's University College

Hugh Mellon Excellence in Research Award Recipients

Early Career Excellence in Research Award Recipient

2019 Andrea Lawson, Political Science

FRAC Reports

May 25, 2020 SJPS students pivot online to present community impact research
The King’s Social Justice and Peace Studies Community Impact Projects are a way to give back to community and the populations they serve. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
May 14, 2020 Faculty honoured with annual research awards
Dr. Renée Soulodre-La France is the recipient of the Hugh Mellon Excellence in Research Award and Dr. Bharati Sethi is the recipient of the Early Career Excellence in Research Award. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
May 13, 2020 King's faculty now eligible to apply for CIHR grants

A new agreement between the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and King’s University College gives King’s faculty access to more research funding.
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May 7, 2020 Minister of Veterans Affairs applauds King's students' research
King’s History students turned to Twitter to tell the often-emotional stories of those whose lives were affected by the World Wars. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 7, 2020 Kings-McMaster partnership researches transnational carer-employees

Dr. Bharati Sethi is the London site lead to a study that seeks to make workplaces more accommodating for immigrant and indigenous transnational carer-employees.
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Mar 31, 2020 Psychology students adapt to technology for 4th year seminar presentations
Fourth year psychology class, Psychology for the Common Good, used a Zoom video conference to present their year-long applied research projects and to present this year’s Penner Prize. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 24, 2020 Award-winning professor contributes book chapter, credits King's teaching
Dr. Kimberley Baltzer-Jaray, Sessional Instructor for Philosophy, Women’s Studies, and Social Justice & Peace Studies, has contributed a chapter to a new book about a 20^th-century philosopher who was “not offering the standard ideas or in the standard way.” Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Dec 20, 2019 2019: The Year in King's Social Media
With an exciting year behind us, the King's Communications team has compiled the top social media posts of 2019 of the many great things that happened in the King's community. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Dec 16, 2019 Local researchers poke holes in connection between mental health, bad weather
The London Free Press reports on how researchers may have a better understanding of a possible link between weather and the demand for counselling services because of the research done by members of the King's community. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Dec 10, 2019 Dr. Rachel Birnbaum honoured with book launch at conference

As part of the Family Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario conference, Dr. Rachel Birnbaum spoke on two panels and was honoured at a book launch, in addition to being awarded The Crowe Soberman Award of Excellence in family dispute resolution.
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Dec 6, 2019 King's faculty exploring the risks and benefits of virtual parenting
Dr. Rachel Birnbaum discusses virtual parenting in a published report on the Vanier Institute of the Family’s website. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Dec 3, 2019 Collaboration researched connection between weather, walk-in counselling
Members of the King’s community collaborated on an article seeking to discover if there is a connection between the weather and the number of people using the Walk-In Counselling services available at King’s. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Nov 7, 2019 King's professor receives SSHRC grant for Vanier research
Dr. Pamela Cushing, of King’s Disability Studies and Jean Vanier Research Centre, has received a SSHRC Grant. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Nov 5, 2019 Living Wage: $16.20 an hour London's new get-by benchmark
Dr. Michael Courey of King's Sociology department and co-ordinator of the London Poverty Research Centre at King's, was interviewed in a London Free Press story about the need for a living wage of $16.20 in order for Londoners to get by. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Nov 1, 2019 Professor includes alumni input for latest book
Learning Critical Reflection – Experiences of the Transformative Learning Process is edited by King’s Associate Professor Dr. Laura Béres and includes papers by five MSW alumni. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 18, 2019 Increasing use of non-traditional legal services for family cases
Dr. Rachel Birnbaum, Professor at King's School of Social Work, has co-authored an article on The Lawyer's Daily about the Family Law Limited Legal Service Scope project, the result of an unprecedented collaborative effort of the Ontario family justice community. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Sep 25, 2019 Professor's paper discusses market development and rebellion
Dr. Vincent Geloso, Assistant Professor of Economics, has published a paper in the Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization on how the development of markets made the colony of Lower Canada prone to rebellion in 1837-38. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Sep 24, 2019 New book by King's professor looks at nineteenth-century devotional reading
Dr. Krista Lysack’s new book, Chronometres, from her research in Victorian literature and culture, is set to be published by Oxford University Press. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Sep 20, 2019 Exploring the concept of belonging for children
Two King’s professors took the stage in Manchester, England to present their research on childhood and belonging. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Sep 16, 2019 King's alumna wins international gold medal for undergraduate honours thesis
Madelaine Coelho ’19, has been named Global Winner in 2019 Global Undergraduate Awards. She is one of four winners in Canada and 25 worldwide for this exclusive international award. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Sep 13, 2019 Effort to create better jobs, economy ready for unveiling
The London Poverty Research Centre at King's will discuss their ideas to create well-paying jobs in London at an event at Innovation Works on Tuesday, September 17. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Aug 29, 2019 King's alumna awarded SSHRC scholarship to pursue master's
Sarah Menzies ‘19, Honors BA in English Language & Literature, has been awarded a $17,500 scholarship from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) as she pursues her Master’s Degree in English. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jul 8, 2019 Seeking better solutions to economic insecurity

Dr. Thomas Malleson has received an SSHRC Insight Development Grant for a project entitled, “The Future of Economic Security: Basic Income, Job Guarantees, or Public Services.”
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Jul 4, 2019 King's professor presents at international conference
Dr. Bharati Sethi, Assistant Professor in King’s School of Social Work, presented three papers at the International Metropolis Conference 2019. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jun 28, 2019 Project on radicalization and counter-terrorism receives SSHRC funding
Dr. Derek Silva has received an SSHRC Insight Development Grant for a project looking to understand how popular conceptions of terrorism, such as radicalization, remain at the heart of interventions developed to counter it. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jun 25, 2019 New Jean Vanier Research Guide kicks off Jean Vanier Symposium at King's
The new Jean Vanier Research Centre at King’s has brought research and discussion of his work to campus. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jun 6, 2019 King's Disability Studies research presented at new workshop in Windsor
Three King’s professors presented at the inaugural Southwestern Ontario Disability Scholars Workshop. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
May 28, 2019 The Canadian experience of Deaf academics
Dr. Cathy Chovaz presented at the Deaf Academics & Researchers Conference in Reykjavik, Iceland, on her experiences as a Deaf academic. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
May 2, 2019 King's faculty win research grants from SSHRC

Dr. Thomas Tieku, Dr. Krista Lysack and Dr. Tracy Smith-Carrier have won research grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC).
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Feb 26, 2019 Student research to be celebrated at King's

The King’s Undergraduate Research Conference is open to submissions of papers and applicants to organize next year’s events.
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Feb 15, 2019 Event promotes partnerships between academic researchers and the wider community

The Centre for the Multidisciplinary Applied Research at King’s (MARK) will be hosting a networking event designed to promote community-university partnerships.
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Sep 19, 2018 Third edition of King's Cosmos research publication released
The third annual edition of Cosmos magazine continues to highlight the important and exciting research that is engaging teacher-scholars at King’s. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Sep 7, 2018 Research Recognized

Four members of the King’s community win Highly Commended designation by The Undergraduate Awards.
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Aug 2, 2018 English professor presents research on nineteenth-century British literature and weather
Dr. Krista Lysack of the Department of English, French, and Writing presented at a joint conference of the Victorian Studies Association of Western Canada and the Research Society for Victorian Periodicals. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jul 26, 2018 Religious Studies professor presents at two conferences
Dr. Carolyn Chau of the Department of Religious Studies gave two conference presentations in early June 2018. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jul 24, 2018 King's Psychology professor is awarded SSHRC Insight Grant

Dr. Wendy Ellis has been awarded the SSHRC Insight Development Grant for her research on adolescents and social media.
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May 9, 2018 History Professor presented her work on slave societies in Colombia
Dr. Renee Soulodre-LaFrance, Chair, Department of History joined 19 professors in a workshop on Saturday, May 5, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 12, 2018 History students research and debunk conspiracy theories
Upper-year History students showcased their critical analyses of conspiracy theories in American history. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 8, 2018 Celebrating Undergraduate Student Research
The King's Undergraduate Research Conference and the King's Undergraduate Research Journal are both examples of great student success on campus. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 6, 2018 King's student selected to speak at peace conference
A fourth year Social Justice and Peace Studies and Disability Studies student has been selected to present at the 2018 Notre Dame Student Peace Conference. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 5, 2018 Fourth-Year Psychology students present their research
Honors thesis poster day showcases research of King’s Psychology students. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Mar 28, 2018 Dr. Calcagno receives the Hugh Mellon Excellence in Research Award

Professor of Philosophy, Dr. Antonio Calcagno is honored with the prestigious Hugh Mellon Excellence in Research Award on March 28, 2018.
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Mar 28, 2018 Premier edition of The King's Peer Review highlights faculty publications
A new online publication celebrates over 100 publications (books, chapters and articles) that were published by King’s full-time faculty during 2017. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Mar 20, 2018 Social Work professor speaks about literacy at two events
Dr. Sethi spoke at Literacy Link South Central and at International Women’s Day Symposium in Middlesex County. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Mar 13, 2018 Dr. Sethi comments on research report about Arab refugees
Social Work professor advocates for cultural humility to assist with migrant integration. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Mar 6, 2018 School of Social Work professor receives $250,000 grant
Dr. Rachel Birnbaum receives a grant from The Law Foundation of Ontario for her research of non-traditional family law services. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Feb 1, 2018 Religious Studies Professor discusses Jewish tradition in TV show

Dr. Chaya Halberstam presents at Jewish Studies conference on the Jewish legal tradition in hit show "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend".
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Jan 18, 2018 Student and professor head to American Historical Meeting

Dr. Virtue, adjunct professor in History, and student Michelangelo Pepe travelled to Washington DC to participate in the American Historical Association Annual Meeting.
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Jan 12, 2018 Professors present on Teaching of Psychology
Dr. Cathy Chovaz and Dr. Wendy Ellis present at annual Psychology conference on January 3, 2018. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Nov 20, 2017 English professor will speak at Poetry and the Essay conference
Dr. Ian Rae will deliver keynote address at a conference December 6-8, 2017 in New Zealand. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Nov 12, 2017 Recent grad presents her research in Dublin

Melanie Matthews, BSW ‘17, was named a regional winner for the US and Canada region. She presented her paper on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 in Ireland.
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Nov 11, 2017 The Law Times praises work of Dr. Rachel Birnbaum

King's School of Social Work professor's research on giving children a voice in custody disputes is credited as efficient and significant.
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Sep 26, 2017 Student scholars are "highly commended" at Undergraduate Awards

The work of three recent graduates, Melanie Matthews, Sam Boer and Aleksander Franiczek receive honours at the prestigious Undergraduate Awards.
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Jul 11, 2017 King's Learning Skills Strategist champions online learning modules for student skill development
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Apr 5, 2017 King's Undergraduate Research Journal inaugural issue released in full digital format
The inaugural issue of the King’s Undergraduate Research Journal, a multi-media digital publication has been released. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Nov 14, 2016 Dr. Krista Lysack named Visiting Fellow at University of Edinburgh
Dr. Lysack will be researching in Edinburgh. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 5, 2016 Dr. Sethi co-investigator on $450,000 in research grants

Congratulations to Dr. Bharati Sethi of the School of Social Work, recipient of three SSRHC, SSRRHC-CIHR grants.
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Sep 13, 2016 King's Professor Rachel Birnbaum named Member of The Royal Society of Canada College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists
Congratulations to Dr. Rachel Birnbaum, elected as a Member to the prestigious Royal Society of Canada, College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists, in recognition of her research as an emerging, young, scholar. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 19, 2016 King's celebrates SSHRC and OGS student recipients
On Tuesday, April 18th, the Academic Dean's Office celebrated six King's students who were awarded SSHRC and OGS grants for postgradutate work. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Mar 31, 2016 Hugh Mellon Excellence in Research Award: Dr. Rachel Birnbaum March 2016

This year's recipient of the Hugh Mellon Excellence in Research Award is Social Work Professor, Dr. Rachel Birnbaum.
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Aug 18, 2015 King's English Professor speaks at international and interdisciplinary conference on solitude
King's Assistant Professor of English, Dr. Coby Dowdell, was invited to speak at the Cultures of Solitude: Representations of Hermits and Recluses, an international and interdisciplinary Conference at the University of Würzburg, Germany. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jul 16, 2015 King's Political Science Professor and team awarded SSHRC Insight Development Grant
Dr. Andrea Lawlor, and her colleague, Erin Crandall of Acadia University on being awarded a SSHRC Insight Development Grant valued at $60,087 for their project, entitled "Third Party Election Spending: Weak Policy, Weakened Engagement”. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jul 16, 2015 King's School of Social Work Professors awarded SSHRC Insight Development Grant
King’s School of Social Work professors Dr. Siu Ming Kwok and Dr. Dora Tam have been awarded a SSHRC Insight Development Grant for the project titled “Identifying promising practices for Chinese youth in conflict with the law in Canada.” Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Mar 20, 2015 Dr. Hugh Mellon Excellence in Research Award Citation for Dr. Paul Werstine

Dr. Paul Werstine, Professor of Literature at King’s, was chosen as the first Hugh Mellon Excellence in Research Award recipient.
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Jan 6, 2015 Professor Dr. Paul Werstine presented with Award by the Folger Shakespeare Library, Washington, DC

King's English Professor receives prestigious award on December 9, 2014.
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