Trish Varao-Sousa
Haoyang Chen
haoyangc [at] student.ubc.ca Master’s Student, Measurement, Evaluation, & Research Methodology Haoyang is currently pursuing a Master of Arts degree, exploring the impact of regularization on the validity of structural equational modeling. His research involves measurement development for educational and psychological applications, as well as temporal modeling techniques. In addition, Haoyang is interested in researching and […]
Safeera Jaffer
safeera [at] student.ubc.ca PhD student, Educational Studies Safeera (she/her) completed her Master of Arts degree in the Department of Integrated Studies in Education at McGill University. Her research interests focus on engaged, critical pedagogy in higher education as well as anti-oppressive teaching and learning practices.
Gray Mullen
gmullen [at] psych.ubc.ca PhD student, Cognitive Psychology Gray is interested in connections between cognitive science and media studies. In research conducted during a B.S. in Cognitive Science at UC Santa Cruz and during an M.A. in Psychology at UBC, he studied the impact of virtual reality on time perception. As a Ph.D. student, he now […]
Assessing the impact of an ungraded creative outreach project in a biology course
Project Lead: Bridgette Clarkston, Botany Project description Biol 320, a third-year algae lab course, includes a multi-week creative project. Students are tasked with creating something (e.g., book, game, etc.) that teaches an audience of their choosing about algae. Students complete a proposal, two drafts and a final product that is shared during a last-class showcase. […]
Student Perspectives on their Learning in Community-Engaged Communication Classes
Project Lead: Sherry Breshears, English & Cultural StudiesCo-Applicant: Jordan Stouck Project description The study investigates student perspectives about their learning in community engaged experiential learning (EL) projects in two communication courses. EL involves participation in “direct experience and focused reflection [to] increase knowledge, develop skills, clarify values, and develop[students’] capacity to contribute to their communities” […]
Scaling Active and Experiential Learning in Courses through the Syndicate Teaching Model
Project Lead: Fatemeh Salehian Kia, School of Information Project description This project pilots a syndicate teaching model to address the limitations of lecture-based teaching in large computational courses. The model combines shorter lectures to introduce concepts with small-group syndicate sessions, fostering active learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Each syndicate group, led by teaching assistants, engages […]
The impact of clinical and didactic curriculum in Geriatric Dentistry on Ageism attitudes amongst dental studentstitle
Project lead: Nick Tong, Oral Health SciencesCo-applicant: Chris Wyatt Project description The Canadian population is aging. The World Health Organization has identified ageism, both in society as well as amongst health care workers, as being a barrier to optimal health for older adults. The Faculty of Dentistry has allocated dedicated curricular time for Geriatric Dentistry […]
Impact of Generative AI on Case-Based Learning in Dental Education
Project Lead: Anuja Doshi, Oral Biological and Medical SciencesCo Lead: HsingChi von Bergmann Project Description This project will explore the use of Generative AI (GenAI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) in Case-Based Learning (CBL) to enhance student engagement, critical thinking, and clinical reasoning skills in dental education. By adapting to each student’s responses, we expect […]
Rachel Lin
PhD student, Special Education (High Ability) Rachel is currently pursuing a Ph.D. that explores students’ perceptions of failure experiences. Her other research and professional interests include developing higher-order thinking skills, making tools for inclusion and equity in the classroom, and fostering positive classroom and school culture. Rachel is a longtime Vancouverite and UBC student. She […]
Fatemeh Salehian Kia
Assistant Professor of Teaching, School of Information fatemeh.salehiankia [at] ubc.ca