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Postdoctoral Research Fellow recognized for contributions to work and family research

 
Manlin Cai received the Honourable Mention for the 2026 Kathleen Christensen Dissertation Award from the Work and Family Researchers Network.

Maya Balzarini explores gender balance within environmental engineering programs

 
What role does gender play in choosing to pursue environmental engineering at the post-secondary level in Canada? Maya analyzes this via a mixed-method study for her honours thesis.

Sarah Lennon studies Afro-Latina feminism, state violence, and collective healing

 
Drawing on discourse analysis, in-depth interviews with community members and activists, and engagement with feminist organizing spaces, Sarah's study uses a narrative-informed analytical approach.
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow recognized for contributions to work and family research

October 5, 2026
Honours Feature, Research, Students

Maya Balzarini explores gender balance within environmental engineering programs

August 24, 2026
Honours Feature, Research, Students

Sarah Lennon studies Afro-Latina feminism, state violence, and collective healing

August 21, 2026
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