MA Student
Pronouns: she/her
Home University: Laurier
Email: smit7971@mylaurier.ca
Education: BA, History & Medieval Studies, Laurier
Supervisor: Blaine Chiasson
Madeline is a recent graduate from Wilfrid Laurier University with a BA in history and Medieval Studies with a minor in Ancient Studies in 2026. Madeline’s primary historical interest centres around medieval Japan, with a specialization in the Sengoku Jidai. Under the supervision of Blaine Chiasson, she intends to complete a major research paper examining the impact of foreign firearms on Buddhist militarism.