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The APS Rising Star designation is presented to outstanding psychological scientists in the earliest stages of their research career post-PhD. It recognizes researchers whose innovative work has already advanced the field and signals great potential for their continued contributions.

Congratulations to Dr. Bergsieker! The full list of "Rising Stars" and more information about the designation can be found here: http://www.psychologicalscience.org/rising-stars/stars.cfm

This 7-year, $2.5 million SSHRC Partnership Grant will develop and test interventions designed to reduce obstacles facing women and girls who pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). Dr. Bergsieker co-directs the industry-focused project RISE. 

Congratulations to the Engendering Success In STEM (ESS) consortium! More about the members and research projects can be found here: http://successinstem.ca

SSHRC CGS-M are awarded to students who demonstrate a high standard of scholarly achievement, strong personal characteristics, and potential high quality research in their studies in the social sciences and/or humanities, natural sciences and/or engineering and health. Emily Cyr is a 2017 recipient of the SSHRC CGS-M by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)

Congratulations, Emily, and best wishes on your continuing graduate studies!

Congratulations to graduate students Erik Jansen (incoming) and Emily Cyr on receiving prestigious Joseph-Armand Bombardier Canada Graduate Scholarships Program—Master’s Scholarships!

The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) grants CGS-M awards to students who demonstrate a high standard of scholarly achievement, strong personal characteristics, and potential high quality research in their studies in the social sciences and/or humanities, natural sciences and/or engineering and health.

Congratulations Frank on receiving the SSHRC Doctoral Award! 

The SSHRC Doctoral Award aims to support students who achieve a high level of academic excellence in the social sciences and humanities in order to aid them in further developing their research skills.  

The OGS award is given based on academic excellence, research ability/achievement, and leadershp abilities. By showing all of these valued skills Amrit earned the OGS award to support her PhD research. Congratulations Amrit and good luck in your future studies! 

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate both leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement in graduate studies in the social sciences and/or humanities, natural sciences and/or engineering and health. Harrison Oakes is a 2016 recipient of the Varnier CGS by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)

Congratulations, Harrison, and best wishes on your continued graduate studies!

Honours Thesis Student Rachel Moline made the Highly Commended list of the 2016 Undergraduate Awards.

Her paper, entitled "Validation of the Gait Outcomes Assessment List (Goal™) Questionnaire", was ranked among the top 10% for the category of Psychology. 

Matt Wilmot was awarded the 2015-2016 Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship in Science and Technology (QEII-GSST) for his third year of graduate study.

Rachel Moline is one of six students awarded the 2015 Undergraduate Thesis Award for their outstanding projects. Rachel's thesis research investigates the effectiveness of current surgical interventions for pediatric gait-improvement. 

Congratulations, Rachel! 

Thesis Title: Validation of the Gait Outcomes Assessment List (Goal^TM) Questionnaire
Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Hilary Bergsieker