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APRIL 16, 2021
“Research is a ceremony.
And so is life. Everything that
we do shares in the ongoing
creation of our universe.”
—SHAWN WILSON
PROGRAM
8:30 AM CHECK-IN
9:00 AM OPENING REMARKS
BY DR. TIM LOREMAN
PRESIDENT AND VICE-CHANCELLOR
9:15 AM VIDEO PRESENTATION
PRESENTING CUE’S 100TH ANNIVERSARY SHORT FILM
9:30 AM POSTER COMPETITION
BREAKOUT ROOMS
11:30 AM BREAK
12:00 PM POSTER COMPETITION
BREAKOUT ROOMS
2:00 PM BREAK
2:30 PM AWARDS CEREMONY AND
STUDENT PRESENTATIONS
3:30 PM ADJOURNMENT
DR. VALERIE
HENITIUK
VICE-PRESIDENT ACADEMIC
& PROVOST
A showcase for scholarly activity Of course, the current pandemic
within all disciplines across campus, conditions do not allow us to gather
by both faculty and students, this together on the campus the way we
Research Forum is an annual highlight normally do and the way we all wish
at Concordia University of Edmonton. we could. Nonetheless, this event in
As Vice-President Academic and its 2021 iteration demonstrates how
Provost, I have the honour of well CUE can pivot to ensure the work
overseeing not only the academic gains an audience and the inspiring
units, but also research, and it’s conversations continue.
thrilling to see the strong, provocative Students in particular enjoy unique,
work being done here at all levels, hands-on experiences at CUE,
with different partners, and on various working closely on their own
platforms. Innovation is celebrated, projects as well as alongside their
individual passions explored, and our professors. Their work—whether as
knowledge enriched. graduate students or undergrads—as
In this centennial year for CUE, we highlighted in the Forum delights me
celebrate our evolution from the with its breadth and depth, and with
early years to what we represent the joy of discovery inherent in so
today: a small but pre-eminent, highly many fine projects.
research-active university, with An active researcher myself, I
powerful connections to community, know how much work and thought
to industry, as well as between and are involved with designing a
among the various departments project, developing a methodology,
on our own campus. Our Allan investigating what may sometimes
Wachowich Centre for Science, seem to be blind alleys, and then
Research and Innovation, which along analysing the results. Dissemination
with providing world-class laboratory is yet another step, and again it can
space also offers a home to our BMO often be challenging to present
Centre for Innovation and Applied scholarly research in ways that are
Research, our Centre for Chinese both rigorous and accessible to non-
Studies, and the Concordia Centre specialists. All participants are to be
for Applied Artificial Intelligence. The commended for delivering their work
Indigenous Knowledge and Research in terms and formats that contribute to
Centre has pride of place on the thoughtful dialogue.
main floor, signalling the respectful
relationship CUE is always keen to Warm congratulations to all of this
foster with First Nation, Métis, and year’s Research Forum presenters!
Inuit peoples.
DR. RAMSES
ILARRAZA
ASSISTANT VICE-PRESIDENT RESEARCH
I am thrilled to be a part of the exciting Café Series are some of the
and innovative research environment opportunities that CUE provides to its
at CUE. We are an active community members to advance their research
that is engaged and supportive of and showcase their achievements.
academic research, for both faculty
This year we will also hold our Second
and students. After a short break,
Annual Poster Competition, where
the Student Research Forum is back,
undergraduate and graduate students
and reinvigorated. Last year, we had
present their posters to their peers,
to make the tough decision to cancel
faculty members and other visitors,
the event due to COVID-19. The
and showcase their research and
pandemic has interfered with many
presenter skills. Three prizes will be
research activities, causing delays
awarded in each of these categories:
and restricting progress. However, I
undergraduate and graduate. The
am elated to see the resilience of our
Academic Community at CUE is proud
students, overcoming adversity to
to show its support for our students.
continue the pursue of their academic
careers. In addition to the Student Research
Forum, and as part of our Centennial
It is my pleasure to welcome all
Anniversary celebrations, for 2021
participants to the 2021 Student
CUE is also proud to host the
Research Forum, our flagship event
Undergraduate Research in Science
for student research at CUE. I would
Conference of Alberta, scheduled
like to encourage our community to
for May 3-4, 2021, under the topic
participate in this and other research
“Undergraduate Research under
activities at CUE. The success of
Extraordinary Circumstances”.
CUE’s research is shared by us all.
Activities such as the Research
Forum, along with our new Faculty
Symposium and Student Research
DR. TIM
HEATH
DEAN, FACULTY OF ARTS
On behalf of the Faculty of Arts, marked by individual and collaborative
welcome to the 2021 Concordia inquiry that in some instances takes
University of Edmonton Student years of sustained effort to bear
Research Forum. Research is integral its fruit. The ways in which faculty
to the Faculty of Arts, for it animates members participate in research
and undergirds excellence in teaching, clusters is one but one way in which
contributes to the expansion of research in progress is shared and
disciplinary knowledge, and serves developed in the collegial context that
to benefit the broader community. distinguishes CUE.
The research activity in the Faculty of
Arts bespeaks the vitality its faculty The research on view from students
members and students, for research in the 2021 Student Research Forum
in Drama, English, French, History, is a source of pride in the Faculty of
Music, Philosophy, Political Economy, Arts, for such work is a significant
Psychology, Religious Studies, contribution to CUE’s overall research
and Sociology makes its way into activity. As the Dean of Arts, I am
conference papers, articles, book pleased to endorse the student
chapters, books, academic journals, research presented at this year’s
course assignments, data collection forum, as well as the ongoing research
initiatives, surveys, and also in in the Faculty. I am also grateful to the
practical applications in stage and in Office of Research Services for its role
performance. This list puts emphasis in promoting and supporting research
on the products of research, yet at CUE, notably its ongoing work of
research is also an ongoing process in facilitating this forum.
the Faculty of Arts, a process which is
DR. EDGAR
SCHMIDT
DEAN, FACULTY OF EDUCATION
On behalf of the faculty, students, As the Education faculty grows, the
and staff of the Faculty of Education, opportunities for research grows as
we value your participation in the well. We look forward to sharing new
2021 Concordia Research Forum. We knowledge and how it can be applied
anticipate that this year’s Research in our work.
Forum will provide participants with
an opportunity to share research,
exchange ideas, and contribute to
discipline knowledge.
I am very proud of the research and
dissemination of knowledge that
the Education faculty members are
engaged in. Their work ranges from
the challenges and opportunities
facing refugee families to questions
related to large scale education
systems in Alberta. Further, our
Master of Education in Educational
Leadership provides opportunities
for graduate students to engage in
educational research.
DR. ALISON
YACYSHYN
DEAN, MIHALCHEON SCHOOL
OF MANAGEMENT
On behalf of the Faculty of Congratulations to all who have
Management, I am proud to recognize participated in CUE’s Annual Research
the research produced by students at Forum online event this year that has
the 2021 Research Forum. spotlighted the researchers amazing
efforts that take place throughout the
The opportunity to share works
year. May the discussions that take
in progress, or studies already
place at the forum stimulate ongoing
completed, demonstrates the
discussions and future research
commitment to research at Concordia
opportunity connections.
University of Edmonton (CUE). I am
particularly proud of the research
activity in the Faculty of Management.
Collaborations demonstrate synergy.
Student presenters are welcomed to
the online event and commended for
sharing their research with others,
both at the undergraduate and
graduate levels. Faculty and staff
members who have collaborations
with individuals from within CUE and
other institutions demonstrate that
collegiate research builds bridges.DR. PATRICK
KAMAU
DEAN, FACULTY OF SCIENCE &
INTERIM DEAN OF GRADUATE STUDIES
The Faculties of Science and publishing in top notch journals for
Graduate Studies welcome you to the Master of Information Systems
Concordia University of Edmonton Security Management (MISSM) as
virtual Research Forum 2021. As the well as in the Master of Information
Dean, it gives me great pride and Systems Assurance Management
joy as we celebrate for the sixth (MISAM) programs. With the new
year in a row CUE’s research efforts Bachelor of Science in Information
and findings. Graduate Studies Technology (BScIT), Master of Science
and Science continues to be well in Information Technology (MScIT)
represented and I am profoundly and Psychology Doctorate (PsyD), the
excited about the breadth and depth Faculty of Science and the Faculty of
of research in the Faculties. Just Graduate Studies are poised to be
like last year, this year is different as well represented in CUE Research
we will be presenting virtually and forums in the coming years.
not what we are accustomed to in a
We continue to embark on a
face-to-face setting. That said, the
collaborative research culture in the
student projects are as involved,
Faculties of Science and Graduate
well researched and encompass
Studies, be it with student projects
many different areas of inquiry.
or faculty-led research. Collaborative
Undergraduate and Graduate student
research effort between different
research has flourished over the years
departments with the Faculty of
supported by a very knowledgeable
Science or across CUE is combining
and dedicated faculty. This indeed
various areas of expertise in order to
is attested by our continued success
investigate projects of considerable
in the Undergraduate Research
breadth with areas of interest
in Science Conference of Alberta
straddling engagement from basic to
(URSCA) where one of our biology
applied research. This is attested by
posters placed first (2019) and first
the kinds of poster presentations from
place for our mathematics last year.
the Faculty of Science and Graduate
The graduate students have been
Studies in the 2021 Research Forum.QUINN
CARTER
RESEARCH ADMINISTRATOR
OFFICE OF RESEARCH SERVICES
The Office of Research Services (ORS) • educate and provide training
is pleased to welcome all participants on grant writing, budget
to Concordia University of Edmonton development, and other activities
2021 Student Research Forum and to potential applicants who
Second Student Poster Competition. are seeking to enhance their
chances of success in external
The ORS provides a variety of services
competitions;
to CUE’s research community. The
mandate of the ORS is to: • develop and foster frameworks
for research activities at CUE,
• guide and assist members of
including the development
all CUE faculties when planning
of policies, the creation
and submitting research grant
of Research Clusters and
applications, for internal as well as
Research Committees, and
external opportunities;
the establishment of research
• facilitate CUE’s internal grant collaborations, both internally and
processes for both faculty with other institutions; and,
members and students;
• broadcast the many successes
• be the in-house source of of CUE’s research community
information regarding funding through events such as the
opportunities and research Student Research Forum.
funding agencies;
• connect funding agencies,
sponsors, CUE management, and
other stakeholders;
• ensure that the administrative
requisites of research sponsors
are met, including the verification
of eligible expenses;For Additional Information on the
Office of Research contact:
Dr. Ramses Ilarraza
Assistant Vice-President Research
or
Quinn Carter
Research Administrator
at
research@concordia.ab.caconcordia.ab.ca
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