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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Developing Undergraduate Research Skills

by Tomoko McGaughey, MPH, MSc Student In the fall of 2021 I was assigned as a Teaching Assistant for an undergraduate class where the students are building their skills in research, including the developing a research proposal as a group project. It has been amazing to see how much interest and knowledge these students... More

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

PhD’s, mental health and belonging

As a PhD student with mental health challenges, I sometimes question whether my experience is the same as my peers. Did they look for a supervisor who understands mental health?  Do they see themselves reflected in resources about ‘caring for your mental health’ and ‘self-care for students’? Don’t get me wrong, entering a PhD... More

Friday, September 10, 2021

Working with the Spatial Determinants of Health Lab as an I-CUREUS Intern

It has been an absolute pleasure to work as a part of the Spatial Determinants of Health lab over the past summer. Through the I-CUREUS award, I was able to work with Dr. Paul Peters and an MSc student, Maria Tovar Hidalgo, on a scoping review that examined oral health inequities within rural regions... More

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Report: Service Provision for Children and Youth with Disabilities in Rural Canada and Australia

Rachpaul CC, Sendanyoye C, Mahling A, Sourial M, & Trto S. (2021). “Report: Service Provision for Children and Youth with Disabilities in Rural Canada and Australia.” Spatial Determinants of Health Lab, Carleton University: Ottawa ON. DOI: 10.22215/sdhlab/2021.2. A full PDF of this report is also available. BACKGROUND Children and youth... More

Monday, May 10, 2021

ADHD in the Academic Workplace

Academics with ADHD: Making the university workplace more accessible for neurodivergent people Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is now one of the most diagnosed neurological conditions in children and can have significant impacts on individuals throughout their lives. Symptoms were once thought to reduce with maturity, however... More

Friday, February 26, 2021

Remembering Mara Ostafichuk

Mara Elizabeth Margareta Ostafichuk, 1995 - 2021 Carleton and Health Sciences recently lost a member of the community recently with the death of Mara Ostafichuk, aged 25. Mara was a PhD student under Dr. Paul Peters in the Spatial Determinants of Health Lab and a research scholar with the Free Range International Knowledge Exchange.... More

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Rapid Review: Virtual Triage and Teletriage in Rural Canada and Australia

Barnabe J., Petrie S., & P. Peters. 2020. Virtual Triage and Teletriage in Rural Canada and Australia: A Rapid Review. Spatial Determinants of Health Lab Ottawa, ON. doi: 10.22215/sdhlab/2020.2. A complete PDF is also available for download. Public Health Topic Health care services and healthcare infrastructure in rural areas... More

Thursday, July 9, 2020

Report – Rural Youth Health in Canada, Sweden, and Australia

Sinclair L, LeBlanc M, Sendanyoye C, & PA Peters. (2019). Rural Youth Health in Canada, Sweden, and Australia. Spatial Determinants of Health Lab, Carleton University: Ottawa, ON. DOI: 10.22215/sdhlab/2019.6 A high-quality PDF of this report with references is available for download. The small size coupled with remoteness of rural communities... More

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Statement on anti-racism

The Spatial Determinants of Health Lab at Carleton University, Canada, stands in solidarity with members of Black, Indigenous and other racialized minorities calling for justice against historic and ongoing state-sponsored violence. This anti-Black violence has again rose into the public view by horrific killings in the United States of George... More

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Reflecting on an I-CUREUS Internship

Reflecting on an I-CUREUS Internship by Mikayla Young, May 2020 The year 2019-2020 has brought with it many new experiences and challenges; however, one of the most notable opportunities I have received this year was being able to be part of a social sciences research team. This inter-disciplinary team led by Dr. Paul Peters... More

Saturday, March 21, 2020

Graduate TA Reflection: Sharing Resources Available to Students While Fostering a Healthy Help-Seeking Culture

  I had a great opportunity in 2018 to hold office hours as part of my Teaching Assistant (TA) duties. Many students came in to see me to discuss questions they had about assignments and about the services offered at the university. Some days were busier than others. And on these busy days, I... More

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

5 Tips to Help You Rock Your First Scientific Conference

Depending on how you feel about discussing your research and networking with professionals in your field, scientific conferences can be exciting or intimidating experiences. Personally, I enjoy conferences. They are always full of energy, opportunities for learning, and a good time to take account of everything I’ve accomplished in the previous... More

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