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Fellowships and Awards Winners for Academic Year
2009-2010
CFUW Dr. Margaret McWilliams Pre-Doctoral
Fellowship
2010-2011 Value:
$13,000
Established in 1952, to honour the first CFUW President
(1919-1923), and awarded to a woman who has completed at least one
calendar year in a full-time doctoral program and is enrolled in
full-time studies in Canada or abroad at the time of
application.
2009-2010 Winner: QIAN TAN
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B.Sc. Environmental Engineering, 2003, Chongqing
University
M.Sc. Environmental Engineering, 2005, Chongqing University
Ph.D. Environmental Systems Engineering, 2006-2011, University of
Regina
Qian's doctoral research focuses on environmental systems planning
and management under uncertainty, including water resources
management, watershed management, solid waste management and energy
systems planning, as well as climate change adaptation
planning. |
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CFUW Memorial Fellowship
2010-2011 Value:
$10,000
Honours those for whom the CFUW Charitable Trust receives
memorial donations. It supports masters studies in science,
mathematics or engineering in Canada or abroad.
2009-2010 Winner: KARA M. HAWKINS
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B.A. Honours, Psychology, 2006, York University
(Summa Cum Laude)
M.Sc. Kinesiology and Health Science, 2008-2010, York
University
Neuroscience Graduate Diploma candidate, 2008-2010, York
University
Research involves the use of neurophysiological methods to develop
a deeper understanding of the cortical networks involved in
visuomotor transformations (i.e. our brain's ability to transform
visual input into motor output, allowing us to interact
effortlessly with viewed objects in the environment). Along
with increasing our basic understanding of the brain, Kara's work
is motivated by the observation that performance on non-standard
visuomotor transformation tasks appears to deteriorate under
neuropathological conditions such as Alzheimer's Disease. |
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CFUW Dr. Alice E. Wilson Awards
2010-2011 Value: Five (5)
Awards of $6,000 Each
Two (2) awards at the masters level and three (3) for doctoral
level study.
Dr. Alice E. Wilson, CFUW member, Fellow of the Royal Society of
Canada and the first woman to hold a professional position at the
Geological Survey of Canada won the 1926 CFUW Travelling
Fellowship. Awarded to mature students returning to graduate
studies in any field, with special consideration given to those
returning to study after at least three years.
Five winners for 2009-2010
ALISON CUDE
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B.Sc. Chemistry, 1989, Dalhousie University
B.A. English Literature, 1990, Dalhousie University
B.F.A. Interdisciplinary, 2008, NSCAD University
M.A.C., 2008-2010, Queen's University
Alison's research into the deterioration of artists' materials is
focused on artworks that exemplify relationships between artistic
practice/cultural identity, and trade, business, and local and
international marketplaces |
BRENDA HAMILTON
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B.Sc. Biology, 1975, University of Waterloo
Molecular Genetics Diploma, 1995, Michener Institute
M.Sc. Pathology, 2008-2012, University of Western Ontario
Research consists of applying DNA FISH probes to recurring and
non-recurring benign, atypical and anaplastic meningiomas, in order
to determine if genetic changes are present in histologically
benign tumours that may indicate a more aggressive tumour.
Brenda's study aims to find the best prognostic factors for
predicting which patients are at increased risk for a relapse,
which would suggest a need for closer follow-up studies on these
patients.
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KATE MULLIGAN
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B. Arts Sc., 2001, McMaster University
M.A., 2003, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education/University
of Toronto
Ph.D. Geography, 2008-2012, McMaster University
Research uses methods from health geography and comparative
political ecology to address the lack of safe water and sanitation
in low-income countries. As part of an international project
with the United Nations University, Kate investigates how
government policies can mediate community vulnerability and
resilience to water-related infectious diseases including dengue
fever, schistosomiasis, and cholera. |
JACQUELINE RIPAT
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B.M.R. Occupational Therapy, 1992, University of
Manitoba
M.Sc. Rehabilitation, 1998, University of Manitoba
Ph.D. Applied Health Sciences, 2007-2010, University of
Manitoba
Jacqueline is studying how young adults with disabilities who use
assistive technology participate in their families, communities,
and society. Through this study, she seeks to understand how
individual, physical, social, cultural, and environmental
conditions contribute to self-perceived participation for young
adult assistive technology users. |
OUR FIFTH RECIPIENT is enrolled in a Doctor of
Science degree in Health Policy and Management at Harvard
University.
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CFUW 1989 École Polytechnique Commemorative
Award
2010-2011 Value:
$7,000
Commemorates the fourteen women students murdered at the École
Polytechnique in Montreal. For graduate studies in any field.
The applicant must justify the relevance of her work to women.
2009-2010 Winner: KATE HARRIS
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B.Sc. Biology, 2003, University of North Carolina
at Chapel Hill
M.Phil. History of Science, 2008, University of Oxford, UK
Ph.D. Geobiology, 2008-2013, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(MIT)
Kate is pursuing her doctoral studies in geobiology, focused on
biosignatures. She studies fossil fats preserved in the
ancient rock record, and relates these to lipids produced in modern
organisms in diverse environments today in order to reconstruct the
history of life on earth. |
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CFUW Bourse Georgette LeMoyne
Award
2010-2011 Value:
$7,000
Georgette LeMoyne was one of the first women to receive a
university degree in French Canada. She devoted her life to the
promotion of education and employment for women. It is for
graduate study in any field at a Canadian university. The candidate
must be studying in French.
2009-2010 Winner: MARIE-HÉLÈNE DESHAIES
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B.A. Sociology, 2007, Laval University
M.A. Sociology, 2008, Laval University
Ph.D. Sociology, 2008-2012, Laval University
The goal of Marie-Hélène's research is to better understand which
representations of male-female division of labor in care-taking
tasks and paid work have been promoted by the Quebec State over the
past 30 years through various public policies. Using a historical
and comparative approach, she focuses on the changes in the
representations and the contradictory premises existing among
different policies. |
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Canadian Home Economics Association (CHEA)
Fellowship
2010-2011 Value:
$6,000
Awarded to a candidate studying one or more aspects in the field
of Home Economics/Human Ecology/Family and Consumer Sciences*, at
the masters or doctoral level. The applicant must be accepted
or enrolled in a post-graduate program in Canada at the time of
application.
*Home Economics/Human
Ecology/Family and Consumer Sciences, a field of study that
promotes quality home and family life includes financial and
resource management, consumerism, food science, human nutrition,
human sexuality, human development, clothing and textiles,
architecture, housing and shelter and aesthetics.
2009-2010 Winner: LAUREL SAKALUK-MOODY
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B.Sc. Biology (with distinction), 1993, Augustana
University College
Medical Laboratory Technologist, Cytogenetics, 1996, The Michener
Institute for Applied Health Sciences
M.Sc. Developmental Biology, 1997, University of Victoria
Ph.D. Human Ecology, 2008-2011, University of Alberta
Doctoral research focuses on understanding risk and protective
factors related to adolescent methamphetamine use. In
particular, Laurel aims to understand the relationship between body
image dissatisfaction and methamphetamine use in adolescent
girls. |
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Ruth Binnie Fellowship
2010-2011 Value:
$6,000
Honours a founding member of the Nova Scotia Home Economics
Association who dedicated her professional life to home economics
education. At the time of application, the applicant must be
enrolled in masters studies that focus on one or more aspect(s) of
the field of Home Economics/Human Ecology/Family and Consumer
Sciences *. She may be studying abroad.
*Home Economics/Human
Ecology/Family and Consumer Sciences, a field of study that
promotes quality home and family life includes financial and
resource management, consumerism, food science, human nutrition,
human sexuality, human development, clothing and textiles,
architecture, housing and shelter and aesthetics.
2009-2010 Winner: CARA HABERMAN
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B.A. Liberal Arts, 2006, Macalester College
M.A. International Affairs, 2008-2009, Institut d'Études
Politiques de Paris
M.A. International Affairs, 2009-2010, Columbia University
Cara is currently pursuing a bilingual degree in International
Affairs. Her area of concentration lies in the use of media
and public diplomacy by non-governmental organizations for the
purpose of promoting socio-economic development on a local
level. |
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CFUW Elizabeth Massey Award, funded by the Massey
Family
2010-2011 Value:
$2,000
Established in 2006, in memory of Elizabeth Massey, a young
lawyer and member of CFUW whose life was greatly enriched by her
love of the creative arts. For post-graduate studies in music,
painting or sculpture in Canada or abroad.
2009-2010 Winner: DIANA DUMLAVWALLA
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A.R.C.T., 2001, Royal Conservatory of Music
B.Mus., 2004, Wilfrid Laurier University
M.Mus., 2006, Royal College of Music, London, UK
D.M.A., 2007-2011, University of Toronto/p>
Research focuses on the issues surrounding piano assessors of
the Royal Conservatory of Music who are starting their examining
careers. Diana investigates how examiners' performance and
evaluating experience along with level of education affects their
comfort and confidence levels when assessing at this early
stage.
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Fellowships and Awards Administered by the Canadian Federation
of University Women
CFUW Dr. Marion Elder Grant Fellowship, funded by CFUW
Wolfville
2010-2011 Value:
$11,000
Dr. Marion Elder Grant was the 11th CFUW President and the Dean
of Women and Professor of Psychology at Acadia University. The
applicant must be enrolled in a full-time course of studies at any
level of a doctoral program at the time of application. All
else being equal, preference is given to a graduate from Acadia
University.
2009-2010 Winner: RACHEL DIOSO-VILLA
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B.Sc. Honours, Psychology and Criminology, 2000,
University of Toronto
M.A. Criminology, 2001, University of Toronto
Ph.D. Criminology, Law and Society, 2004-2010, University of
California, Irvine
Research interests are in the admissibility of scientific evidence
in the courtroom, jury studies on forensic evidence, miscarriages
of justice, and representations of crime, criminality and forensic
science. For her doctoral research, Rachel examines judicial
bias and rationale in the admissibility of scientific expert
testimony in criminal and civil cases. |
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CFUW Margaret Dale Philp Award, funded by CFUW
Kitchener-Waterloo
2010-2011 Value:
$3,000
Funded in memory of a former Club President, a teacher and Local
Life Member, for graduate studies in the humanities or the social
sciences. Special consideration is given to study in Canadian
History only as a deciding factor, all else being equal. The
applicant must reside in Canada.
2009-2010 Winner: JENNIFER BONNELL
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B.A. Honours, English and Environmental Studies,
1995, University of Victoria
M.A. Environmental Studies, 1999, University of Victoria
Ph.D. History of Education, 2004-2010, Ontario Institute for
Studies in Education, University of Toronto
Jennifer's doctoral research explores the social and environmental
history of Toronto's Don River, and the range of factors ―
ecological, cultural and economic ― that have shaped the river's
course and condition, and people's responses to it over time. |
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CFUW Beverley Jackson Fellowship, funded by UWC North
York
2010-2011 Value:
$2,000
Honours the dedication and valuable service of this former CFUW
member. The applicant must be over the age of 35 at the time of
application and enrolled in graduate studies at an Ontario
university.
2009-2010 Winner: LAUREL SWINDEN
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B.Mus. Honours, 1992, University of Western
Ontario
M.Mus., 1995, University of Western Ontario
D.M.A. Performance, 2007-2011, University of Toronto
Laurel's study will present selected Scottish Baroque flute
works, comparing ornamentation outlined in eighteenth century
treatises with Celtic ornamentation practices. An accompanying
recording will demonstrate a synthesized performance practice
approach to this unique repertoire.
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