2021 Public Scholars blog
Representing Concordia’s four faculties, the 2021-22 cohort are exploring some of the most vital areas of research today. From the decolonization of higher education to the emergence of robotized sex industry, these ten PhD students will engage with the community and help shape the conversation around our most pressing societal concerns.
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It may seem like we had to “scale down” our lives during the pandemic, but the consequences of this may not be all bad. Tanya Singh, a consumer behavior researcher, explores the psychological effects of downsizing your life. Read more -
Public Scholar Felicity T. C. Hamer reflects on her experience with stage fright and shares her coping strategies. Read more -
PhD student in Biology and Public Scholars Louis Lazure explains why the scientific and conservation communities are reframing human-wildlife interactions under a more neutral point of view, and how this should affect everyone’s attitude toward wildlife. Read more -
Did you know that deciding and choosing aren’t quite the same thing? Public Scholar and PhD candidate Alexa Ruel explains how as a decision-making researcher, she studies learning, not choice. Read more -
Public Scholar Ezgi Ozyonum shares 4 basic principles to keep in mind to make the most of online learning, whether you’re a student or an instructor. Read more
