Research Week at King’s is an immersive celebration highlighting the pivotal role of research within our institution, serving as a conduit for narrative creation, knowledge dissemination, and societal impact. Through a dynamic series of events, discussions, and showcases, the week aims to spotlight the interconnectedness of research, teaching, and community engagement, underscoring our commitment to fostering leaders committed to social justice and ethical action.
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Psychology for the Common Good is a senior capstone course where students integrate and apply insights from psychological research to tackle real-world challenges. Inspired by George Miller’s call to “give psychology away” to those who can use it, student teams identify a real-world issue that they want to address and collaborate to develop a research-based solution.
During Research Week, student teams will present their projects to a community panel. The panel will evaluate each presentation and award the Agnes Penner Prize to the project with the greatest potential to benefit society.
Faculty Lead: Dr. Marcie Penner, Associate Professor of Psychology
Presenters: Students of Psych 4694
Students in the Economics Thesis class will present a diverse array of impactful research projects through poster presentations. This event offers a unique opportunity to explore a wide range of innovative topics that address current economic issues, engage directly with student researchers, and connect with members of the academic community. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the breadth and significance of contemporary economic research, making this a truly rewarding academic experience.
Faculty Lead: Dr. Jingjing Xu, Assistant Professor of Economics, School of MEM
Presenters: Economics Senior Thesis students
We invite you to participate in a stimulating and insightful Fireside Chat on Gender and Women in Civic Leadership, an esteemed and interdisciplinary experiential learning program at King’s. This course provides a distinctive opportunity for students who identify as women and are interested in civic leadership and community development. Participants are paired with established female civic leaders to examine the opportunities and challenges encountered by women. This discussion will consider the impact of the program on students’ civic leadership career trajectories.
Presenters: Dr. Jacquetta Newman, Professor of Political Science and International Relations & Dr. Patricia Mockler, King’s alumna and Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Toronto
Join us for a panel discussion highlighting “Committing Sociology,” an advanced experiential learning course where students collaborate directly with community organizations on impactful research projects. The students will discuss their projects and share their experiences with hands-on, real-world research. The event includes concise presentations, partner perspectives, and a Q&A.
Faculty Lead: Dr. Jinette Comeau, Associate Professor of Sociology
Presenters: Sociology 4446 students
This conference features presentations from students in the King's Scholar program. Students will present papers on a rich variety of topics that represent their culminating research essays. If you are interested in an interdisciplinary conference that engages major issues of philosophy, literature, and social thought, come and join us for this presentation and another on March 25.
Faculty Lead: Dr. Jason Hoult, Instructor and Coordinator of the King’s Scholar program
Presenters: King’s Scholar students
This research panel spotlights innovative student-led projects that address diverse challenges facing children and youth today. The session underscores the impact of these investigations in enriching academic discourse and informing practical solutions. Panelists will share key findings, explain their methodologies, and reflect on the lasting implications of their work for practice and future research.
Moderators: Dr. Jennifer Silcox, Assistant Professor of CYS & Dr. Hunter Knight, Assistant Professor of CYS
Panelists: Students of CYS 4403
Explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the landscape of research in the humanities and social sciences. Join us for a special session with James Shelley as he delves into innovative approaches, interdisciplinary collaborations, and ethical considerations, while discussing tips for effectively harnessing AI in social sciences and humanities scholarship.
Presenter: James Shelley, AI in Research Facilitator and Knowledge Mobilization Specialist, Western University
Faculty are invited to attend a specialized media training session on interview skills, crafted to advance knowledge mobilization and strengthen public engagement. The session will share actionable techniques for preparing for media interviews, conveying research messages with clarity and brevity, and answering challenging questions with confidence. Participants will leave with new tools to communicate their research more effectively and with greater impact.
Presenter: To be confirmed
Join us for an inspiring Fireside Chat on King’s new School of Policy, Law, and Social Change (SPLSC) by Dr. Patrick Ryan and Dr. Allyson Larkin. SPLSC brings together five distinguished programs, united by their commitment to rigorous, critical, and structural analyses of law, social justice, policy, politics, culture, history, and theory. This chat is an excellent opportunity to connect with leading members of the King’s community who are dedicated to advancing equity, participation, and dignity for all.
Presenters: Dr. Patrick Ryan, Professor of Childhood and Youth Studies & Dr. Allyson Larkin, Associate Professor of Social Justice and Peace Studies
We invite you to attend a distinguished hybrid research panel and creative research showcase. This event features a roundtable discussion led by students and faculty from the Loss Lab, focusing on social and political discourses surrounding death and grief. Concurrently, students will present their research in diverse formats, including innovative and non-traditional knowledge mobilization forms such as zines, paintings, sculpture, poetry, and more.
Research Showcase Presenters: Students of Thanatology 4331- Social and Political Discourse
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Engage with emerging scholars, gain insights into the latest trends in Social Justice and Peace Studies research, and foster meaningful discussions on pressing issues within the field. The digital poster presentations will highlight current projects that students have co-designed with partner non-profit organizations. Whether you are a fellow student, faculty member, or simply curious about social justice issues, this event promises to inspire and captivate you.
Faculty Lead: Shawna Lewkowitz, Lecturer, Social Justice and Peace Studies
Presenters: Students of SJPS 3500
This conference features presentations from students in the King's Scholar program. Students will present papers on a rich variety of topics that represent their culminating research essays. If you are interested in an interdisciplinary conference that engages major issues of philosophy, literature, and social thought, come and join us for this presentation.
Faculty Lead: Dr Jason Hoult, Instructor and Coordinator of the King’s Scholar program
Presenters: King’s Scholar students
Join us in celebrating the dynamic intersection of research, teaching, and community engagement at King's. Grounded in our Catholic intellectual tradition, King's-led research is the embodiment of our vision to be a globally recognized educational leader in developing ethically grounded changemakers who serve the common good. Research Week is an opportunity to reflect on the powerful ways King's research scholarship informs pedagogy and how innovative teaching fuels new lines of discovery. We will bring together academics, students, alumni, and community partners to celebrate research that drives social change.
This celebration will feature faculty research products—books, scholarly articles, posters, art-based research products, and many more—and a keynote from Dr. Mark Yenson, Vice-President and Academic Dean. This event is not just a gathering; it is an invitation to witness and celebrate the synergies of research and teaching at King's.
Witness firsthand the diverse array of topics explored by senior psychology students, ranging from cognitive neuroscience to social psychology, clinical applications to developmental psychology, and beyond. Engage with the presenters as they eloquently articulate their research findings, methodologies, and implications for the field.
This event offers a unique opportunity to interact with emerging scholars, gain insights into the latest trends in psychological research, and foster meaningful discussions on pressing issues within the discipline. Whether you are a fellow student, faculty member, or simply curious about the complexities of the human mind, this event promises to inspire and captivate.
Faculty Lead: Dr. Wendy Ellis, Associate Professor of Psychology
In this fireside chat, Dr. Graham Broad, Professor of History and King’s Research Excellence Chair, Established Career, will offer a nuanced perspective on the relevance of historical research to contemporary issues. Canada’s national defense has never operated in isolation; rather, it has been profoundly influenced by empires, alliances, and the complexities of great-power competition. As longstanding assumptions regarding NATO, the United States, and continental defense are reconsidered in the current global context, historical analysis provides valuable insight into both enduring principles and emerging challenges.
Presenter: Dr. Graham Broad, Professor of History & King’s Research Excellence Chair – Established Career
Join a distinguished panel of experts as they thoughtfully offer cross-disciplinary perspectives on integrating artificial intelligence into research across diverse fields. The scholars will explore the ethical, social, and disciplinary considerations of integrating AI into research practices. Together, the interdisciplinary panel will explore opportunities and address potential challenges at the intersection of AI and traditional research methodologies.
Panelists: to be confirmed
Join us for an engaging discussion commemorating the 50th anniversary of Death Education at King’s. Distinguished panelists Dr. Eunice Gorman and Dr. Lisa McLean will reflect on the history of death education at King’s and explore future directions for the discipline. We look forward to your participation in this important milestone celebration.
Presenters: Dr. Eunice Gorman, Associate Professor and Chair of Thanatology & Dr. Lisa McLean, Assistant Professor of Thanatology and Director of The Loss Lab
Hear from King's alumni and faculty about the transformative impact of international experiential learning opportunities at King's. In a roundtable discussion on Social of Social Work’s King’s Community Support Centre (KCSC) and the Support and Aid for Families Electronically (SAFE) program, faculty, students and alumni will reflect on how King's experiential learning propelled them to leadership roles and empowered them to become changemakers in their careers after King's.
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