Jean-Sébastien Blouin
Standing balance; Sensorimotor physiology; Whiplash injuries; Vestibular; Neck muscles; Robotics, Virtual reality.
Dr. Blouin’s research investigates human physiology from an integrative perspective. Specific research interests include i) physiological processes underlying human balance, ii) physiological responses evoked by whole-body (simulating whiplash motion) or localized perturbations, iii) neural control of the deep and superficial neck muscles and iv) research applied to injury prevention or patient populations to determine the neuromechanical effects of known injuries/pathologies on the sensorimotor system.
Graduate Pathways to Success: Awards & Scholarships, Thesis, Doc Exams and Copyright information sessions
Miss Orientation? Find orientation resources at http://orientation.grad.ubc.ca/resources/ For international students who missed orientation on August 27th, there are further orientation events scheduled as follows: Sept. 8th: International Latecomer Orientation, International House Upper Lounge, 5:00pm – 6:30pm Sept. 15th: International Latecomer Orientation, International House Lower Lounge 11:30am – 1:00pm Registration is now open for the following […]
OGPR Welcomes New Assistant Professors
October 15, 2014 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Scarfe Room 310 Lunch provided. This is a great opportunity to: Meet your colleagues Meet OGPR Staff Learn more about OGPR’s Supports and Services Provide input on a new Pro-D series we are developing just for you
2014 SSHRC Partnership Development Grant
Congratulations to Dr. Rita Irwin in the Department of Curriculum & Pedagogy, recipient of a 2014 SSHRC Partnership Development Grant.
2014 SSHRC Partnership Development Grant
Congratulations to Dr. Rita Irwin in the Department of Curriculum & Pedagogy (EDCP) for being awarded a 2014 SSHRC Partnership Development Grant
Laurie Ford
Families; School psychology; Community systems; Early childhood; Psychoeducational assessment; Family-school communication; Diversity; Childhood chronic illness.
Her research looks at how families, schools, and communities work together to support children and youth. With an interest in both the strengths and needs of children, youth, and their families, Dr. Ford’s research interests include: child, family, school, and neighborhood factors that promote school success; developmental assessment; community-based services children and their families; student-family-school-professional relationships, and families of children with chronic illness in schools.
2014 Information Session Video now posted
SSHRC/CIHR/NSERC/Affiliated Fellowship Information Session Video is now available online on our Graduate Student Funding Resources page.
Welcome Event – Snapshots from Research with Children, Families, and Communities
Faculty of Education, Early Childhood Education (ECE) WELCOME EVENT for Early Childhood Education Graduate Students and Faculty GUEST SPEAKER: Dr. Laurie Ford, Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education (ECPS) DATE: Tuesday, September 23, 2014 TIME: 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. VENUE: Neville Scarfe, Room 310 Contact: Jodi.Streelasky@ubc.ca Light dinner will be provided.