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Study by Prof. Laura Nelson shows downsides of women focused on ‘low-promotability’ service work

 
'It doesn't get measured and counted’: Prof. Nelson explains how HR can narrow gender pay gap by rethinking mentoring, feedback, promotions.

What are Calgarians’ impressions of densification policies? Zoe Duquette investigates in her honours thesis

 
Zoe analyzes public engagement with the process to rezone low density districts to understand the public's perceptions of densification.

Julia Moniz-Lecce investigates racial disparities in homeschooling across Canada in her honours thesis

 
Julia’s honours thesis explores the unique motivations and challenges that racialized families encounter when choosing to homeschool.
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Study by Prof. Laura Nelson shows downsides of women focused on ‘low-promotability’ service work

April 24, 2025
Honours Feature, Research, Students

What are Calgarians’ impressions of densification policies? Zoe Duquette investigates in her honours thesis

April 22, 2025
Honours Feature, Research, Students

Julia Moniz-Lecce investigates racial disparities in homeschooling across Canada in her honours thesis

April 17, 2025
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