This past February the Faculty of Education hosted its Annual Research Mini-conference. The conference was an opportunity for Faculty researchers to get together to share and discuss their research projects.
Associate Dean Research, Heather Lotherington
Faculty researchers including professors and post-doctoral fellows each gave a 10-minute research snapshot presentation on a variety of projects/topics including Issues in Accommodations for Students with Disabilities in Postsecondary Education; School District Reform for Equity; Production Pedagogies for Mobile Language Learners; Critical Perspectives on Education Policy and Schools, Families, and Communities and more. The presentations showcased the diversity and breadth of research happening within the Faculty of Education.
“This event provided us with an opportunity to talk to our colleagues and learn more about what each other is doing,” said Associate Dean Research Heather Lotherington. “It’s very important to keep all faculty members and post-doctoral fellows aware of the current research being done in the Faculty to facilitate collegial discussions and boost research interest and collaborations.”
David Phipps
As a part of the event, Dr. Lotherington invited Dr. David Phipps, Assistant Vice-President, Research Strategy & Impact from York’s Office of Research Services to speak about key elements in knowledge mobilization and research impact strategic planning. Dr. Phipps, an internationally acclaimed expert on knowledge mobilization and impact provided examples of research projects at York that are making an impact including the Making the Shift Youth Homelessness Innovation Lab and the Refugee Research Network that are garnering both national and international recognition for York University. He also spoke about how the Knowledge Mobilization Unit at York has tools that can support research teams in building trust, culture, plan and co-construct knowledge, develop capacity and understand the social, economic and political contexts of the research project and partners that include community organizations, business and industry leaders, and policy professionals in all levels of government.
“This Mini-conference was an opportunity to highlight the excellence of research within our Faculty and to learn more about the breadth and range of research being conducted by our colleagues, many of whom have been recognized locally and internationally for their scholarship,” said Dr. Lotherington. “This was a good event for us to set the stage for an upcoming Research Celebration that will include a panel conversation, different research activities and research awards being given out.”