The Centre for Research on Inclusion at Work (CRIW) is pleased to officially announce the recipients of 2024’s CRIW Graduate Student Bursary. This bursary is awarded annually by the Dean of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs, on the joint recommendation of the Directors of CRIW and the Dean of the Sprott School of Business, to graduate students affiliated with CRIW who are entering or continuing in a graduate degree program within the Sprott School of Business, and are studying issues around workplace diversity and inclusion.
This year, our grants provided $6,000 to three graduate students. Congratulations to the following recipients!
Narmin Tartila Banu is a PhD candidate at Carleton University’s Sprott School of Business. Narmin is actively exploring the potential of technology, particularly culturally-inclusive AI, to improve healthcare experiences. Her current research investigates how AI-powered chatbots can personalize communication in an inclusive manner to enhance patient satisfaction. She also plans to investigate the role of AI in enhancing patient services, such as improving accessibility and communication for diverse patient populations. By harnessing the power of AI, Narmin aims to contribute to the development of innovative solutions that alleviate the burden on healthcare professionals, and improve patient experiences. She is thrilled to have CRIW’s support, which will help her further her research and make a positive impact on the healthcare industry.
Sasha Valgardsson is a PhD in Management Student at the Sprott School of Business, specializing in International Business. Her research explores topics related to multiculturality using qualitative research methods. Her work is driven by a desire to explore how cultural and cognitive influences may lead to fostering openness and belonging in multicultural environments. Sasha’s dissertation focuses on understanding the diverse population of individuals who grew up immersed in more than one culture, such as second-generation immigrants or those from households with more than one culture. In particular, her work explores the factors that support or hinder the skills, challenges, and feelings of organizational belonging, for these individuals. Sasha integrates arts-based methods into her research. By facilitating access to populations unable to participate in traditional data collection, arts-based methods increase inclusivity in research.
Anamika Jayendran is a doctoral candidate in Management at the Sprott School of Business, specializing in Accounting. Her research focuses on sustainability accounting and organizational accountability, with an emphasis on the intersection of sustainability practices and equity. She critically examines the standard-setting process for sustainability accounting, exploring its impact on stakeholder representation, equity, and inclusion. Her current research
investigates the sustainability standards developed by the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) and their alignment with the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB). Using an intersectional lens, she assesses the influence of these standards on diverse stakeholders. By identifying systemic inequities and nuanced impacts, Anamika’s work aims to contribute to the development of accounting standards that are more inclusive, equitable, and responsive to diverse stakeholder needs.