Richard Stock
What was the focus of your doctoral research? My doctoral research investigated the 12 month clinical outcomes of preschool children with Autism Spectrum Disorder receiving treatment based on two different models of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). One group, in Vancouver, received Verbal Behavior ABA in a group pre-school setting. The second group, in Halifax, received […]
Vanessa LaPointe
Degree: Degree: Graduate of Psychology program, ECPS Bio: My passion has always been thinking about what children need to grow in the best possible way. As a doctoral student, my research focused on the impact of the neighbourhood environment on healthy child development. The funding I received allowed me to work alongside some of the […]
Patti McDougall
Degree: Graduate of Human Development, Learning and Culture program in ECPS Current Position: Vice Provost at the University of Saskatchewan Patricia McDougall came to UBC having already completed graduate work in developmental psychology, adding to that background to become an educational psychologist. The breadth of knowledge, research expertise, and hands-on experience of being part of […]
Gunter Siegmund
Degree: Graduated with a PhD in Human Kinetics (2001) Current Position: Director of Research, Senior Engineer, MEA Forensic Engineers & Scientists Conducts technical investigations and research into the biomechanics of injury. Involved in over 3000 technical investigations related to motor vehicle collisions, bicycle collisions, pedestrian impacts, and slip and fall accidents. Biomechanical analyses consist of […]
Catherine Sabiston
Degree: Graduated with a PhD in Kinesiology (2006) Bio: I am a researcher and professor at the University of Toronto. I hold a Canada Research Chair (Tier II) in physical activity and mental health to conduct research related to understanding physical activity, motivation, and mental health (including body image, physical self-perceptions, anxiety, depression, and stress). […]
Jessica Scott
Degree: Graduated with a PhD in Kinesiology (2009) Bio: The focus of my PhD was the relationship between acute exercise and cardiovascular function in three groups: elite athletes, normally active individuals and heart transplant recipients. These investigations provided important information showing how extremely prolonged and high intensity exercise affect left and right heart function. The […]
Erin Cressman
Degree: Graduated with a PhD in Human Kinetics (2007) Bio: The focus of my PhD Work was the examination of visual processing for action in the absence of conscious awareness by determining how “invisible” stimuli influence movements. The funding I received during my PhD was critical to my success in the program. In particular, it […]
Dana Maslovat
Degree: Graduated with a PhD in Kinesiology (2010) Bio: My PhD examined how adults learn new movements by studying changes to brain and muscle patterns during physical practice, observation and imagery. The funding received during my PhD was critical to my success in the program as it allowed me the opportunity to focus full-time on […]
Anthony Carlsen
Degree: Graduated with a PhD in Human Kinetics (2008) Bio: My PhD investigated how humans prepare fast, goal-directed movements under different circumstances, and the brain areas involved in motor preparation. The funding I received during my PhD allowed me to devote as much time as possible to my research program, without having to incur debt […]
UBC Okanagan RSEDIC Seed Grants
Sponsor: Regional Socio-Economic Development Institute of Canada (RSEDIC)
The purpose of the RSEDIC seed grant is to provide funding to support new areas of regional socio-economic research, and to increase the capacity for regional socio-economic inquiry on campus. Activities undertaken through the seed grant can include for example knowledge syntheses, and/or the collection of pilot data on a new topic.
Value: Grants are for up to a maximum of $3,500 over 6 months. No extensions are available.
Deadlines:
ORE Deadline: April 18, 9 AM
ORS (Okanagan Campus) Deadline: April 18, 4 PM
Notes:
The RSEDIC seed grant is open to all full-time tenure-stream faculty in the professorial stream. The applicant shall have, at the time of application for the funding, a term of appointment spanning the period of funding, or a signed commitment for a term of employment spanning the period of funding.