Ricci's book was awarded the 鈥� given to the best book in the field every two years 鈥� for its new approach to women鈥檚 and gender history and its findings that have the potential to shape future research and advocacy.

Countercurrents was also shortlisted for the prize, an annual book prize awarded by the Canadian Historical Association to a non-fiction work of Canadian history believed to have made the most significant contribution to an understanding of the Canadian past.

In recognition of its focus on Quebec, the book was also named a finalist for the , a literary contest celebrating authors of published works relating to the province's political landscape.

Countercurrents looks to write a new history of feminism that incorporates parallel social movements into the overarching narrative of the women鈥檚 movement. Case studies compare and reflect on the histories of the Quebec Native Women鈥檚 Association, the Congress of Black Women, the Front de lib茅ration des femmes du Qu茅bec, various Haitian women鈥檚 organizations and the Collectif des femmes immigrantes du Qu茅bec 鈥� and the political work they did.

鈥淎manda Ricci's history of diverse Montreal feminist groups gives us a new perspective on contemporary feminist activism," wrote reviewer Denyse Baillargeon from the Universit茅 de Montr茅al. "Clear and complex, Countercurrents shows that the roots to this vast social movement run deeper than we thought, and that its aspirations and struggles go well beyond the borders of Quebec.鈥�

Bringing to light previously overlooked archival and oral sources, Ricci introduces a new cast of characters to the history of feminism in Quebec. The book presents a portrait of the resurgence of feminist activism, demonstrating its deep roots in Indigenous and Black communities, its transnational scope, and its wide-ranging inspirations and preoccupations.

For more information about the book and where to purchase it, visit the .

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91亚色 Biology Professor Kohitij Kar, in the Faculty of Science, will host the recipient of a prestigious (MSCA) Postdoctoral Global Fellowship in his lab for two years starting this November to advance cutting-edge work in artificial intelligence and visual tracking.  

The recipient, from the University of Udine in Italy, received a fellowship valued at C$340,000 from MSCA, which empowers researchers wishing to carry out their work abroad.

Dunnhofer is an award-winning researcher at the Machine Learning & Perception Lab in the Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, & Physics of the University of Udine.

His fellowship project, titled 鈥淭owards primate-like artificial neural networks for visual object tracking,鈥� will focus on studying algorithms at the intersection of artificial intelligence and neuroscience in the field of visual object tracking. Visual object tracking is the use of algorithms in continuously recognizing objects, such as people and vehicles, and has applications in fields like autonomous driving, robotics and medicine.

The project will draw on Kar鈥檚 expertise as a Canada Research Chair in Visual Neuroscience and his experience leading the Visual Intelligence & Technological Advances Laboratory, which is a core part of the Vision: Science to Technology Application Program, the Centre for Integrative & Applied Neuroscience, and the Centre for Vision Research at 91亚色. His research lies at the intersection of neurophysiological investigations of visual intelligence in non-human primates and artificial intelligence systems. He is using his findings to develop artificial intelligence systems that mimic the primate brain in hopes of developing treatment strategies for neurological disorders.

As typically encouraged by the Marie Curie fellowships, Dunnhofer will augment his expertise in computer vision with Kar鈥檚 lab鈥檚 expertise in studying computations within biological vision systems like non-human primates.

For more information about the fellowship program, visit the .

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Three researchers from the Lassonde School of Engineering at 91亚色 have received support for innovative interdisciplinary research projects from the Lassonde Innovation Fund (LIF), an initiative that helps advance work that addresses global challenges and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

This year鈥檚 LIF initiatives focus on a range of topics, spanning from green roof innovation to exploring planetary skies. Through these projects, faculty members are committed to advancing scientific research and creating solutions for a more just and sustainable world.

Learn more about this year鈥檚 LIF projects below.

Project: 鈥淎ssessing Hydraulic and Thermal Performance of Green Roof鈥� by Magdalena Krol

Krol, an associate professor of civil engineering, will leverage her expertise, and that of civil engineering Professor Usman Khan, as well as the testing capacity of the , to compare the performance of conventional roofs against green roofs.

Green roofs have the ability to both mitigate flood risk by retaining storm water and reduce energy costs of buildings and homes. Currently, there is limited research that critically evaluates the performance difference between conventional and green roofs, creating a significant knowledge gap in urban sustainability.

This project 鈥� a first of its kind 鈥� aims to bridge the gap by constructing modules of both roof types and monitoring their behaviour under realistic conditions such as fluctuating temperature, precipitation and humidity. Using various tools and technologies, data will be collected over time to analyze specific performance indicators, including storm water retention and energy dissipation.

Establishing a thorough understanding of green roof efficiency is crucial for further development of design guidelines and encouraging the adoption of these systems in urban areas.

Project: 鈥淚nterpretable Learning of Bio-signaling Systems via Data-driven Graph Analysis鈥� by Gene Cheung

A professor of electrical engineering and computer science, Cheung鈥檚 initiative will build on existing research exploring the use of a graph-based tool to evaluate and classify biological signals, as well as evaluate the response of cells, in the eye.

In collaboration with Andrew Eckford, an associate professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, as well as Yuji Nakatsukasa, an associate professor at the University of Oxford, the researchers will apply their expertise to refine the graph-based classifier to determine exactly which cells are responding to particular visual information.

This advanced tool has the potential to increase understanding of the visual system, helping inform the development of assistive technologies for visual impairments. The project also serves as a foundation for future work that aims to extend analyses to more diverse and complex biological signals.

Project: 鈥淧erceiving Planetary Skies through Space, Time, and Experience鈥� by John Moores

Moores, an associate professor in the Department of Earth & Space Science & Engineering, will pursue a project that blends art and science to create space-themed immersive experiences inspired by data gathered from planetary skies. This research is driven by the idea that engaging with planetary data in a more captivating way can help reshape our understanding of other planets.

Moores will work in collaboration with Sarah Rugheimer, an associate professor in the Faculty of Science; Jennifer Steeves, a professor in the Faculty of Health; and Ian Garrett, an associate professor in the School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design.

The project includes three objectives: utilizing radiative heat transfer techniques to model alien skies, developing immersive exhibits that simulate exotic space environments, and analyzing individuals鈥� psychological and physiological responses to these space-themed displays.

This interdisciplinary research promises to investigate, inform and inspire, fostering a deeper connection between space and humanity, while advancing understanding of planetary skies.

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New research from 91亚色鈥檚 Schulich School of Business shows that multinational enterprises (MNEs) face three key challenges when doing business in China: organizational legitimacy, the protection of property rights and adjusting to national industrial policies.

The research findings are contained in the paper titled 鈥�,鈥� published in the Journal of International Business Studies. The paper is co-authored by Yigang Pan, a professor of marketing and international business at Schulich, together with Caleb H. Tse from Nanyang Business School in Singapore, Klaus E. Meyer from Ivey Business School in London, Ont., and Tailan Chi from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

The study reviewed 331 papers on MNE strategies and operations in China published in top international business and management journals between 2001 and 2022. The researchers looked at the opportunities and challenges that China鈥檚 distinct state-led capitalism created for MNEs in China. The researchers focused on six aspects of MNE strategies and operations: market entry, strategic alliances, innovation and knowledge sharing, global value chain strategies, guanxi (a Chinese term referring to the system of social networks and influential relationships that facilitate business dealings) and relationship management, and non-market strategies.    

鈥淎s China鈥檚 economy rose to become the second largest in the world, its institutions did not converge with those of other advanced economies as predicted by many western observers,鈥� says Pan. 鈥淎s a result, how multinational enterprises engage with China鈥檚 changing institutional context needed to be revisited, and this study shows how MNEs are adapting, as well as the key challenges they face.鈥�

Pan says the paper鈥檚 findings open the door to further research on other issues, including how MNEs are navigating the growing geopolitical tensions between China and the U.S. and the rise of deglobalization and protectionism.

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Understanding the behaviour of microplastics 鈥� the tiny plastic fragments causing concern across the globe due to risks they pose to human health and the environment 鈥� is crucial for the development of strategies to mitigate their environmental impact.

鈥淢icroplastics are showing up in impossible-to-reach places 鈥� as far as Arctic regions 鈥� and we want to know how these particles are being transported to such remote locations,鈥� says Mark Gordon, an associate professor in the Earth & Space Science & Engineering Department at 91亚色鈥檚 Lassonde School of Engineering. 鈥淥ne idea we have is that shape may have a significant impact on the way these particles travel.鈥�

Through ongoing research, Gordon and Ronald Hanson, an associate professor in Lassonde's Mechanical Engineering Department, are working collaboratively and applying their distinct expertise to answer the question of whether or not shape matters.

鈥淚t鈥檚 easy to assume that all particles are spheres, but microplastics aren鈥檛 one uniform shape,鈥� explains Hanson. 鈥淭hey are very interesting particles, with twists and turns and different sizes. Think about miniature shards of tires or tiny pieces of fabric threads.鈥�

Initiating this research, Gordon that investigates the deposition and trajectory of different sizes and shapes of microplastics using a model called HYSPLIT. This work was led by his graduate student Eric Ward, who committed many hours to number crunching and complex calculations, exploring the diverse behaviours of uniquely shaped microplastics.

Results of this study showed that irregularly shaped microplastics, specifically those larger than six micrometres, exhibit significantly different behaviour than common, sphere-shaped particles. In fact, some of the uniquely-shaped microplastics were deposited over an area that was 32 per cent larger than that covered by similarly sized, sphere-shaped particles.

This research serves as a starting point for future work that can support the development of more accurate air quality models, by incorporating information about the behaviour of different shapes of microplastics.

Complementary to this research, Hanson is working on to help establish the best parameters for representing microplastics of varying shape in air quality models.

鈥淲e are looking at how we should be modelling microplastics, what information we should put into these systems and how accurately models reflect real-world data,鈥� he explains.

Specifically, Hanson worked with his PhD student Amirhossein Hamidi and former MASc student Daniel Daramsing to investigate how straight and cylindrical, rod-shaped microplastics behave during transport and deposition. Together, they designed an experiment that involved dropping tiny rods into a solution of water and glycerine to simulate microplastic transport. Images of this activity were captured using specialized cameras and analyzed with their custom-built software.

鈥淭hrough laboratory experiments, we were able to study the activity of different shaped rods and apply mathematical calibrations to determine their trajectory,鈥� he says.

Among the many findings, results from these experiments demonstrated that curved, cylindrical rods settle much faster than straight rods, and curvature has a direct impact on the speed at which rods fall.

Not only did this project provide insight into the behaviour of rod-shaped microplastics during transport but it also helped establish a usable model that can predict specific properties of microplastic fibres in the atmosphere.

So, does the shape of microplastics matter? According to the research of professors Gordon and Hanson, it probably does.

In support of future work, the duo is hoping to recruit additional student researchers and further explore how air quality models can be enhanced by incorporating the behaviour of uniquely shaped microplastics. This initiative aims to support scientific research advancement, while contributing to the development of practical solutions for a sustainable world, by improving methods for accurate monitoring and control of microplastic pollution.

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Four undergraduate students from 91亚色鈥檚 Faculties of Science and Health were among 17 individuals selected from across Canada to participate in the 2024 Ward Family Summer Student Research Program at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital.

The 12-week program offers students an opportunity to work alongside leading scientists in the field of pediatric disability and developmental differences.

The 91亚色 students and their summer research projects are:

Vivien Ayllon-Kovacs

Ayllon-Kovacs is entering her third year in biomedical science (honours). Her research focuses on the relationship between brain activity and connectivity and language impairments across neurodevelopmental disorders. Her summer project explored the use of the Oral and Written Language Scales, 2nd edition (OWLS-II) tool to determine the relationship between oral language and brain measures in neurodivergent children compared to typically developing children.

The study found that the OWLS-II is effective for measuring language functionality, and that some brain regions may have a different influence on language functionality in both subject groups.

Huda Jirreh

Jirreh recently graduated with a BSc in biomedical science (honours) from 91亚色. She is interested in exploring the clinical applications of brain-computer interface (BCI) technology as a means to improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. During the Ward research program, she designed a BCI-controlled music instrument in collaboration with other researchers, clinicians, and music therapists.

Following the completion of the summer program, Jirreh will conduct a case study to analyze the effectiveness of using the instrument in music therapy to improve attention in children with cerebral palsy.

Sajeela Rana

Rana is entering her third year of biomedical science, minoring in psychology. During the Ward summer program, she conducted a systematic chart review of patients from Holland Bloorview鈥檚 psychopharmacology clinic, allowing her to gain a deeper grasp on the holistic aspects of client and family care. This work inspired her research question examining the relationship between financial barriers to care and burnout for caregivers of children with neurodevelopmental disorders.

She hopes that, in the near future, comprehensive care can consist of support for caregivers鈥� mental health, respite access and financial resource navigation to reduce caregiver strain.

Zahra Wakif

Wakif is a third-year student in psychology (specialized honours). She is interested in accessible care with a focus on mental health, and aspires to recognize and alleviate inequities in healthcare. Much of her work is around children鈥檚 health, development, resilience and social inclusion, with a focus on children with developmental delays or differences. Wakif鈥檚 summer research project focused on identifying the current diagnostic facilitators and barriers that community pediatricians across Ontario face in conducting autism assessments. The research aims to help develop toolkits for clinicians that would encourage more assessments and improve diagnosis and care access for families.

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Zoe M. Savitsky, a doctoral candidate at 91亚色鈥檚 Osgoode Hall Law School, was named a Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholar for work that promises to examine the ways corporations gained the power of expression and how they have expanded and defended that power. The recognition marks not just a professional accomplishment for Savitsky but one reflective of a new chapter in her journey.

Before becoming a PhD student at 91亚色 U in 2023, Savitsky approached her legal work in an altogether different manner. For over a decade, she had a successful legal career in the United States working in high-impact government and non-profit organization litigation and leadership roles, including at the Oakland City Attorney鈥檚 Office, the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice and the Southern Poverty Law Center.

As a Trudeau Scholar, Savitsky will pursue work rooted in experiences from her legal career, notably her time with the Oakland City Attorney鈥檚 Office. There, Savitsky collaborated with in-house teams, other local and state governments, non-profits, civil society groups, and the private bar on litigation involving local, national and multinational corporations 鈥� such as opioid companies, fossil fuel companies and real estate companies 鈥� whose actions harmed Oaklanders. Many of those cases centred on allegations that the corporations in question had engaged in false, deceptive or misleading speech that caused real-world harm.

Savitsky found herself considering larger questions around how modern systems of litigation sometimes allow corporations to 鈥済et away鈥� with harmful deception. As she noted, it has often taken decades for litigants to win cases about corporate deception, if they ever do, citing as examples cases about how tobacco companies misled the public about the health risks of tobacco; how paint companies continued advertising lead paint despite their knowledge that it was a dangerous neurotoxin; and how the opioid industry understated the risks and harms and oversold the benefits of its products.

鈥淢y current project is very much an extension of all of that work,鈥� says Savitsky of the work she will now pursue through her scholarship, which examines how corporations became legal persons with speech or expression rights, and how corporations have expanded and defended those rights in the litigation ecosystems of the United States and Canada.

鈥淚 hope to understand how things came to be as they are today in the world of transnational corporate accountability and, in particular, to understand the history and context for how it is often challenging to hold corporations meaningfully accountable for their contributions to some of the most existential problems facing the world today.鈥�

The decision to pursue academic work led Savitsky to Canada, eager to grow as a scholar and learn from people outside the United States who were working on corporate accountability, but it wasn鈥檛 easy to move away from a professional and personal support system built over decades. 鈥淟eaving that network 鈥� which includes people who have become not just colleagues but close friends 鈥� for a new country and context was hard,鈥� says Savitsky. 鈥淏ut as my scholarship draws on the issues and themes I had the opportunity to work on in my litigation career, I will continue to get to engage with many of the people I collaborated with and learned from in the past.鈥�

Nonetheless, she saw the move as worthwhile. 鈥淥pportunities like the Trudeau Scholarship will allow me to build anew in this new context, in addition to how I鈥檝e already had the chance to start building meaningful new relationships at Osgoode and at 91亚色 more broadly,鈥� Savitsky says.

The recent recognition from the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation should prove a significant stepping stone in accomplishing that.

The Trudeau Foundation Scholarship is a prestigious, three-year leadership program that provides doctoral candidates with skills to translate their ideas into action, for the betterment of their communities, Canada and the world.

It also provides a strong communal element through fellows and mentors who are leaders in respective disciplines and offer scholars important guidance as they move forward in their careers.

鈥淔rom the beginning, my interest in the Trudeau program has been because of its people,鈥� says Savitsky. 鈥淚 appreciate the resources the scholarship provides to PhD candidates, but the people are the fundamental heart, and draw, of the foundation. Of course, I am also thrilled that the Trudeau Foundation鈥檚 scientific cycle centres the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which is at the core of my doctoral work.鈥�

Savitsky hopes that through her work, now supported by the Trudeau Scholarship, she can make a positive impact in the field of corporate accountability 鈥� and beyond. 鈥淚 also hope the story I plan to tell through my doctorate is informative to people outside of the legal academy, including to those in other academic disciplines, such as political science, and to those actively working 鈥� whether for governments, for non-profits and NGOs, in civil society, as community leaders and so on 鈥� to make the world a better, safer, healthier place overall,鈥� she says.

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91亚色 Professor Spiros Pagiatakis received the Canadian Geophysical Union鈥檚 J. Tuzo Wilson Medal, which recognizes a Canadian scholar鈥檚 outstanding contributions throughout their career to the geosciences 鈥� the study of the Earth 鈥� and counts as the highest national honour earned by those in the field.

鈥淚 am deeply honoured and privileged to be awarded the highest accolade of geosciences and join the previous 45 laureates,鈥� says Pagiatakis of the medal, which was given to him in recognition of a lifetime of contributions to the advancement of knowledge and education in Canadian geosciences. He is only the third 91亚色-affiliated person to receive the award.

Pagiatakis joined 91亚色 U in 2001, after already having made a nearly decade-long impact in the field as a lead senior research scientist for the federal Department of Natural Resources Canada. In both his professional and academic careers, Pagiatakis has dedicated himself to the study of the Earth as observed from terrestrial and space platforms, with highly innovative work and discoveries starting from the Earth鈥檚 inner core motions. He has specialized in measuring and understanding the planet鈥檚 geometric and physical shape, and how its internal forces 鈥� like plate tectonics 鈥� bend form, deform and more, as well as how its atmosphere and gravity operate.

Pagiatakis has tackled innovative research questions across the spectrum of geodesy and Earth sciences, with groundbreaking findings that led to the recent recognition.

Among Pagiatakis鈥檚 innovations in the field, he pioneered a better understanding of deformation of the Earth due to the dynamics of ocean tides, as well developed the first map of Canada and the U.S. showing how gravity changes with time due to the rebounding of the Canadian land mass due to climate change and the melting of the ice since the last ice age glacial maximum, some 23 thousand years ago.

Since joining 91亚色 U, his interests have shifted to space science, which has led to important discoveries highlighting how dynamics in the Earth鈥檚 lower and upper atmosphere influence, impact and shape climate science.

Pagiatakis's work has been recognized and funded by the Natural Sciences & Engineering Research Council of Canada, the GEOIDE National Centre of Excellence, the Carbon Management Canada National Centre of Excellence, the Canada Foundation for Innovation, Ontario Innovation Trust and Natural Resources Canada.

Pagiatakis's impact has also extended beyond research by influencing future generations in the field, notably at 91亚色. He was one of a handful of pioneers who created the first engineering programs and accreditation at 91亚色 U, which ultimately led to the founding of the Lassonde School of Engineering, where he served as the inaugural associate dean of research and graduate studies for five years. He has also led the development of innovative methods of teaching in a virtual classroom environment and in blended course delivery to university students and engineering professionals before online teaching became commonplace.

A lifetime of efforts aren't limited to the administrative, however. Pagiatakis has been a passionate teacher, deeply invested in collaborating and supervising graduate students to help guide the next generation of pioneers in the field of geophysics. Former students 鈥� many of whom now work for top organizations like NASA, the European Space Agency and the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences, and in academia in Canada and abroad 鈥� credit him for providing high-quality graduate education, training and mentoring opportunities in an equitable, safe, welcoming and encouraging environment built on trust, where acceptance, openness, motivation, enthusiasm and curiosity have been paramount.

For his part, Pagiatakis is reluctant to take too much credit for what he has accomplished. 鈥淢y graduate students are the heart, the soul and inspiration of our research; without them nothing would be possible鈥� he says.

Nonetheless, as one of his J. Tuzo Wilson Medal nominators emphasized, Pagiatakis 鈥渋s one of those exceptional scientists who do not shy away from various administrative and organizational duties someone has to undertake in order to keep science healthy.鈥� His dedication to doing just that 鈥� keeping his field of science thriving with his career, academic work and mentorship 鈥� are what now have earned him the recognition his students would agree he鈥檚 long deserved.

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New research from 91亚色鈥檚 Schulich School of Business shows that digital inclusion 鈥� the policy of providing greater access to high-speed internet 鈥� plays a key role in gaining greater access to credit, particularly in regions with marginalized and underserved populations.

The research findings are contained in the paper "," published in the Journal of Business Ethics. The paper was co-authored by Kiridaran (Giri) Kanagaretnam, a professor of accounting and the Ron Binns Chair in Financial Reporting, Banking and Governance at Schulich, together with Xiaoran (Jason) Jia, an assistant professor of accounting at Laurier University鈥檚 Lazaridis School of Business & Economics and a former PhD student of Kanagaretnam's.

鈥淲e found robust evidence that digital inclusion 鈥� a public policy designed to provide high-speed internet infrastructure for historically digitally excluded populations 鈥� is positively associated with the greater access to capital by people from marginalized communities,鈥� said Kanagaretnam.  

The study generated a number of additional findings, including the discovery that digital inclusion may contribute to higher lending rates due to the availability of more information about borrowers that assist lenders in their decision-making process, and the strong likelihood that digital inclusion may facilitate faster loan approvals. 

The research findings also showed digital inclusion led to higher lending penetration in areas underserved by traditional banks as well as areas with greater minority populations.

鈥淭hese results suggest that digital inclusion plays a key role in financial inclusion, particularly in regions with more vulnerable and/or underserved populations,鈥� noted Kanagaretnam.

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Thanks to new funding from the Ontario Ministry of Colleges & Universities, the Faculty of Science is launching a new micro-credential in Vaccine Production and Quality Assurance in Winter 2025 at 91亚色鈥檚 Markham Campus.

The provincial funding comprises $50,000 from the and $75,000 from the , which will go toward the creation of the new micro-credential that will prepare trainees for jobs in vaccine biomanufacturing and processing.

鈥淥ur new programs in vaccine production and biotechnology aim to bridge talent gaps in the pharmaceutical industry in Canada and to offer students and professionals a variety of training options for upskilling for industry jobs,鈥� says Hovig Kouyoumdjian, associate dean of curriculum and pedagogy in the Faculty of Science.

Spearheaded by Kouyoumdjian and faculty members Jade Atallah, the Markham biotechnology graduate program director, and Luz Adriana Puentes J谩come in the Department of Biology, the micro-credential in Vaccine Production and Quality Assurance will provide accelerated, experiential and industry-centred training on the fundamentals of vaccine production, including emerging technologies.

鈥淚t will be offered as an eight-week, blended program, shaped by input from a variety of industry partners,鈥� says J谩come. 鈥淭he micro-credential offers more rapid, vaccine-focused training relative to the new Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology and Master鈥檚 in Biotechnology Management programs, which are broader in scope and completed in one year or two, respectively.鈥�

With the new funding, the Faculty of Science will also purchase new equipment that will not only benefit student training in the micro-credential but also the Master鈥檚 in Biotechnology Management and Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology programs starting this fall at Markham Campus. The equipment will include cell culture tools for various expression systems (bacterial, yeast, insect and mammalian cells) and novel vaccine platform technologies (DNA, RNA and recombinant proteins) that are highly aligned with current advancements in the vaccine industry.

鈥淕iven the focus of these biotechnology postgraduate programs on applied training, the new equipment will support a curricular delivery that is hands-on and highly experiential in nature,鈥� says Atallah. 鈥淥ur students will complete their training with the knowledge and skills they need to secure in-demand jobs in the biotechnology and vaccine production industry.鈥�

鈥淲e are grateful to the Ontario Ministry of Colleges & Universities for supporting the creation and enhancement of these important programs at 91亚色,鈥� says Kouyoumdjian.

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