School of MEM News

Jan 14, 2025 Dr. Liboni part of Western team using math to decipher how machine learning works
Dr. Luisa Liboni, Assistant Professor in the School of Management, Economics, and Mathematics, is part of a team of Western researchers who developed a novel technique using math to understand how neural networks make decisions. Western News has posted an article outlining the importance of their work. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Nov 21, 2024 Excellence in Teaching Award winner presents Christopher Perrin Beatty Lecture

Dr. Lynda Hutchinson ’01, this year's Excellence in Teaching Award recipient for full-time faculty, used her experience and insights to present this year’s Christopher Perrin Beatty Lecture on self-regulated learning in the 21st century classroom.
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Nov 18, 2024 Fulbright Killam Fellowship supporting student's passion to change the world
Isaiah Collins is the first King’s student to receive the prestigious Fulbright Killam Fellowship, which he is using to research ways to make workplaces more accessible for those with both visible and invisible disabilities. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Sep 16, 2024 King's faculty receive over $1.2 million in SSHRC grants to continue vital research
King’s faculty have received over $1.2 million in Insight Development Grants and Insight Grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) to continue their research. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Sep 5, 2024 King's welcomes new full-time faculty members
Meet and learn more about our newest full-time tenure track faculty members. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jun 24, 2024 King's Promise prepares graduates for next career chapter
The King’s Promise, a signature program that guarantees students meaningful employment within their first six months post-graduation, celebrates its first graduates. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 24, 2024 King's alumni named recipients of the 2024 Awards of Excellence in Teaching
The recipients of this year’s King’s Awards of Excellence in Teaching are Dr. Lynda Hutchinson ‘01, who will be recognized for full-time faculty and Trevor Medeiros ’15, who will be recognized for part-time faculty. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 23, 2024 Forecasting tool can help make informed patient transfer decisions
London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) published an article about a research team, which included Dr. Felipe Rodrigues, Assistant Professor, Operations Management and Analytics, and members from LHSC and Ivey Business School that, during the COVID-19 pandemic, developed a simulation model to help inform decisions about hospital capacity and patient transfers. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 11, 2024 Experiential learning trip teaches King's students about overcoming conflict
King’s students will join others from Western’s affiliated university colleges at Rondine Cittadella della Pace (Rondine City of Peace), an international, Nobel Prize-nominated centre for conflict resolution and peacebuilding, for their annual involvement in the King's at Rondine Seminar. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 5, 2024 King's students create long-lasting memories on trip to Ottawa, Montreal, and Quebec City
Domestic and international students visited Ottawa, Montreal, and Quebec City where they explored popular tourist attractions, learned more about Canadian culture, and created memories with their peers. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Apr 2, 2024 Rijul Jain publishes her first case exercise at Ivey Publishing
The fourth-year student in the School of Management, Economics, and Mathematics (MEM) utilized the research and communication skills, problem-solving abilities, project management techniques, and critical and creative thinking skills learned at King’s. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Mar 27, 2024 Recognizing the profound contributions of King's research

The Knowledge Exchange and Impact Awards Gala celebrated this year’s recipients of the Hugh Mellon Excellence in Research Award, the Renée Soulodre-La France Excellence in Research Award (Early Career), and the King’s Research Excellence Scholar Grants.
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Mar 21, 2024 Global Career Seminar provides opportunity to solve real-life challenges
Students from the School of Management, Economics, and Mathematics (MEM) were selected to take part in the Cross-Cultural College (CCC) Global Career Seminar, which paired them with Canadian partner companies and agencies. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Mar 14, 2024 Dr. Rodrigues draws on personal experience for SSHRC Grant

Dr. Felipe Rodrigues will lead a team, which includes other King’s faculty members, in a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Insight Development Grant to investigate improving access to public services for children and youth with autism spectrum disorder.
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Mar 4, 2024 Dr. Gemson discusses move to cashless society
In an article for The Catholic Register about the move toward a cashless society, Dr. Josephine Gemson, Associate Professor of the School of Management, Economics, and Mathematics (MEM), provided expert commentary on the positives and negatives of such a move and how the public would accept such a new system. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Feb 7, 2024 Dr. McFarlane contributes to study about alone time for parents
Dr. Adian McFarlane has joined two researchers from Calgary’s Mount Royal University on a study that highlights gender disparities in household responsibilities, and the psychological need for alone time, especially among mothers. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jan 12, 2024 Dr. Dean advocates for a marginal income tax reset to aid struggling Canadians

Dr. Jason Dean of the School of Management, Economics, and Mathematics (MEM), has published an article, "Full-Time Struggle and Two-Job Juggle: A Tax Holiday for Canadians to Fight Rising Costs" for The Montreal Economic Institute (MEI). Dr. Dean's proposal emphasizes a fair and financially sensible approach, advocating for a system that rewards rather than penalizes Canadians striving to overcome economic challenges through additional employment.
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Sep 25, 2023 King's alumnus inducted into Western Mustangs Sports Hall of Fame
Ryan McKie ’03 has fond memories of King’s, especially the relationships he built, the support he received, and the foundation he established for his current career with CIBC. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Aug 25, 2023 Work study students see programs as great opportunities
King’s Work Study and International Work Experience programs allow students to develop new skills, build self-confidence and expand their professional network. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Jul 26, 2023 Manik Singh's table tennis tale
Passion, hard work and unwavering support have taken BMOS student Manik Singh from being a table tennis enthusiast to representing his country and university at the highest levels. Facebook Twitter Linkedin