Alex Trebek Forum for Dialogue Professorship on Public Policy
Professorship holder: Isabelle Bourgeois
As holder of the Alex Trebek Forum for Dialogue Professorship on Public Policy, Isabelle Bourgeois is focused on supporting research that influences public policy and creates opportunities for collaboration with government officials and partner organizations.
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Research Chair on Digital Thriving in Franco-Ontarian Communities
Chairholder: Megan Cotnam-Kappel
As holder of the Research Chair on Digital Thriving in Franco-Ontarian Communities, Megan Cotnam-Kappel leads her research team in using collaborative approaches to build digital capacity and online empowerment for young people, education professionals, and members of minority language communities. Although the focus is on French-speaking Ontario, the chair works to create global impact through international collaborations and the exchange of diverse perspectives.
Chaires de recherche sur le monde francophone
Air Canada Professorship on Anti-racism
Professorship holder: Awad Ibrahim
As the Air Canada Professor on Anti-racism, Awad Ibrahim leads the Faculty's academic and community partnership activities, building our expertise and vision for equity, diversity, and inclusion in education. Professor Ibrahim also serves as the Vice-Provost, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusive Excellence (EDIE).
Canada Research Chair in Youth Mental Health and Violence Prevention
Chairholder: Tracy Vaillancourt
Most adult mental health problems begin in childhood. For this reason, reducing the occurrence of illness in childhood can be expected to have a positive impact on adult mental health. To that end, Tracy Vaillancourt, Canada Research Chair in Youth Mental Health and Violence Prevention, is exploring an important and often neglected root cause of mental health problems: bullying.
Canada Research Chairs at the University of Ottawa (CRC)
University Research Chair in Inclusion, Mental Health and School Attendance
Chairholder: Jess Whitley
As University Research Chair in Inclusion, Mental Health and School Attendance Jess Whitley examines how mental health, and disabilities, contribute to chronic school absenteeism, a growing concern in Canada. Involving diverse communities, and in partnership with the Crossroads Children’s Mental Health Centre, her research seeks to better understand and address barriers to school attendance. By creating new knowledge and practical strategies, her work aims to improve outcomes for vulnerable students locally and globally.