Alumni Archives - Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS)

91��ɫ study finds smarter way to collect city data

qings — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:18:54 +0000

As cities face growing pressure to manage transportation networks, infrastructure and public services using smart-sensing systems, new research led by 91��ɫ suggests there may be a more effective – and economical – way to collect data. Urban planners depend on data to support decisions ranging from parking management and road maintenance to traffic operations and environmental monitoring, explains Elham Heydari-Gharaei, the study’s first author and 91��ɫ PhD alum. Collecting that information across an entire city, however, can require expensive networks of fixed sensors.

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91��ɫ PhD alum explores Soviet diaspora through American ballroom dance

qings — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:17:54 +0000

David Outevsky, a 91��ɫ PhD alum, has published Soviet Diaspora in American Ballroom based on his doctoral dissertation at 91��ɫ, which explores the historical journey of migrant ballroom dancers from post-Soviet countries to North America. Through movement analysis, author David Outevsky dissects their daily training and international performances to analyze the commodification and politicization of DanceSport in the current neo-Cold War climate.

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91��ɫ research reveals climate change impact in Arctic

qings — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:17:59 +0000

As climate change reshapes the Arctic, 91��ɫ researchers are shedding new light on how declining sea ice affects the health of the ringed seals and polar bears that depend on them. Understanding how climate change affects Arctic wildlife is becoming urgent as the North warms faster than the rest of the planet. “Climate warming is a global problem but it’s most severe in the North, where the climate is warming about four times faster than the global average,” says Gregory W. Thiemann, a professor in the Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change.

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From classroom to career: Lassonde alumna contributes to Canada's space sector

qings — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:46:29 +0000

91��ɫ alumna Randa Qashoa’s journey from the Lassonde School of Engineering to a career advancing space technology highlights the growing impact of women in shaping the future of engineering. Today, Qashoa (BEng ’21, PhD ’25) is a systems engineer at Honeywell Aerospace, where she works on the assembly, integration and testing of quantum communication payloads. While still early in her career, she is already contributing to technologies that could play an important role in the future of secure communications in space. Her path into the industry was shaped by the people and opportunities she encountered at Lassonde.

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Unique master’s program opens doors to biotechnology careers

qings — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:07:31 +0000

When Ida Fazeli graduated with a bachelor of science in molecular biology, she weighed a decision many students face: whether to continue studies in science, pursue a business degree or enter the workforce and gain the industry experience she craved. 91��ɫ’s Master of Biotechnology Management (MBM) program provided an answer. One of a kind in Canada, the program offers students training in biotechnology theory and practice, a diploma in business management and two to three terms of paid internship experience. The double credential offered at 91��ɫ’s Markham Campus allowed Fazeli to maximize career options by adding business to her STEM background.

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91��ɫ-Ghana partnership celebrates its first PhD graduate in nursing

vinish — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:12:54 +0000

The first doctoral graduate of an international partnership at 91��ɫ, Milipaak Japiong, feels his milestone was a shared achievement. Japiong’s graduation marks a milestone for ASCEND as its first doctoral graduate. His achievement establishes a precedent for future scholars from Ghana and reflects 91��ɫ’s role in supporting health care education through international collaboration and mentorship.

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Canada’s most powerful women include 91��ɫ alumni, former faculty

vinish — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:52:11 +0000

91��ɫ alumni are among this year’s winners of the Women Executive Network's (WXN) Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Awards, celebrating leadership and impact across diverse fields. Zeina Ismail (MES '13), an alum of the Graduate Program in Environmental Studies, is an associate vice-president of everyday banking at TD Bank, where she leads acquisition strategies that drive growth through innovation and advice. She also serves on the board of ABC Life Literacy, a non-profit organization that provides programs and resources to help adults improve their financial, digital and health literacy skills. Roberta Iannacito-Provenzano is former associate dean in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. She is currently the provost and vice-president academic and a full professor at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU).

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Sustainability in action: 91��ɫ alumni named leaders for driving environmental change

vinish — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:16:44 +0000

Two 91��ɫ alumni are among Canada’s 2025 Clean50 leaders for their innovative and lasting contributions to environmental impact and climate action. Each year, the Clean50 Awards celebrate 50 individuals from across Canada whose work over the previous two years has created measurable progress toward a cleaner, more sustainable future. This year, two 91��ɫ alumni have earned recognition, reflecting the University’s continued leadership in preparing graduates who create lasting environmental impact across industries and communities.

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91��ɫ grads earn national recognition for excellence in Canadian studies

vinish — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 13:22:43 +0000

Two recent graduates from 91��ɫ's Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) have received top honours from the Canadian Studies Network–Réseau d’études canadiennes (CSN-RÉC) for innovative work that explores identity, place and experience in Canada. A bilingual scholarly association, CSN–RÉC connects and supports academics, students and institutions engaged in Canadian studies through research, teaching and collaboration across the country. Each year, it recognizes exceptional interdisciplinary scholarship that deepens understanding of Canada. This year, two 91��ɫ alums received top honours from the organization for work done during their time at the University.

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91��ɫ alumni, former faculty earn recognition for social impact, leadership

vinish — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 18:02:24 +0000

Four individuals with affiliations to 91��ɫ have been recognized by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) for their outstanding contributions to equity, social justice and Indigenous engagement. The Royal Society of Canada recognized 17 distinguished Canadians this year for their contributions to the humanities, social sciences, life sciences and science.

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