School of Planning PhD Candidate Awarded 2023 Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) Scholarship

Friday, December 8, 2023

The School of Planning is proud to announce that School of Planning PhD Candidate Khairunnabila Prayitno has been awarded a 2023 Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) Toronto Chapter Scholarship!

The WTS International aims to attract and advance women and other unrepresented groups in the transportation industry through professional development, gender equity advocacy, legislative advocacy and the scholarship and training opportunities provided through the WTS Foundation. The WTS Toronto Chapter Scholarship supports women enrolled in post-secondary programs with the intention of pursuing a career in transportation complete their educational journey and enter the transportation industry.

Nabila is a 5th Year PhD Student whose dissertation centres ‘care’ and ‘justice’ in expanding the future of urban mobility to include marginal voices. Her work is guided by aspirations of a society that allow for self-reflection, and thus self-determination. She strives to contribute to a planning community that is more just and caring, that illuminates the human aspects of daily life and provides people with agency in shaping policy based on their values.

Congratulations from the School of Planning!

Headshot of School of Planning PhD Candidate Khairunnabila Prayitno

School of Planning PhD Candidate Khairunnabila Prayitno