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Carleton Honours 2024 Spring Convocation Medallists

At this year’s spring convocation, more than 5,200 Carleton students from the class of 2024 are receiving degrees that recognize their many achievements and commitment to education. Carleton awards numerous medals to honour the dedication of Ravens who have excelled in their studies. On June 7, 2024, Carleton’s Senate met to confer the degrees of the graduating class and announced this year’s winners. Continue reading to learn more about these inspiring students. John Carlson, Governor General Gold Medal Yousef Yassin, Governor General Silver Medal Peter Bailey, Governor General Silver Medal Tristan Smythe, University Medal for Outstanding Graduate Work Jamie Carmichael, University Medal for Outstanding Graduate Work Tayden Bourguignon, Chancellor’s Medal Maryna Nekrasova, Chancellor’s Medal Ashley Brunelle, Chancellor’s Medal Alex Chan,…

Inspiring Spring Graduates Look Back on Time at Carleton

From June 17 to 21, at the Carleton University Fieldhouse, the community will come together to celebrate spring convocation. The ceremonies will honour more than 5,200 students as they receive their degrees. In celebration, we are sharing the stories of five inspiring graduates whose accomplishments and contributions highlight the smart, caring and connected community values of Carleton. Alia Nichol, Bachelor of Engineering, Biomedical and Mechanical Johne Quiambao, Bachelor of Arts, Criminology and Criminal Justice Matthew Roach, Bachelor of Commerce Anna-Karina Tabuñar, Master of Arts, History with Specialization in Accessibility Jesukhogie Williams-Ikhenoba, Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience and Mental Health Alia Nichol, Bachelor of Engineering, Biomedical and Mechanical Alia Nichol was introduced to engineering at a young age, attending Carleton’s Virtual Ventures…

Think Fast: The Mental and Cognitive Benefits of Running

Ever wonder what is meant by a runner's high? Or how the simple act of lacing up your shoes for a run can become a powerful tool for stress management? Running and other aerobic exercises provide easily observable benefits for our bodies through muscle development and improved cardiovascular endurance, but there are also psychological benefits of hitting the pavement. Carleton University researchers reveal how aerobic activity fuels the brain’s building blocks and unleashes a cascade of feel-good hormones – paving the way for enhanced academic performance, mental wellness and even guarding against cognitive decline in later years. Strengthening Brain Cognition Through Running Kim Hellemans, a professor in Carleton’s Department of Neuroscience, explains that running, and other aerobic activities, can improve…

Florence Bird Lecture with Michele Lewis: Black “LGBTQIA+” Psychology

Black“LGBTQIA+” Psychology: Understanding collective self-determination, Afrocentrism, and optimal identity will be an overview of Michele K. Lewis’ Fulbright research project. Lewis will frame her work as intersecting Black Psychology, Culture Neuroscience, and what has been theorized as a Kemetic model of the cosmological interactive self (Maat, 2014). The objective of the project is greater understanding of spirit identities and interpersonal experiences of Black Same-Gender Loving (SGL), “LGBTQIA+” and/or non-binary gendered Black-identifying persons residing in Canada and the United States. Lewis’ use of Africentric methodology and reflexive thematic analysis (Braun and Clark­) renders the project a decolonized form of doing international research. Her research questions address participants’ belief systems, mystic experiences, identity, motivations, and attitudes as revealed through Africentric methodology. Preliminary observations…

Michele K. Lewis

Michele K. Lewis is Professor of Psychological Sciences in the U.S.A. at Winston-Salem State University. Lewis has intersecting interests in cultural neuroscience, African-Centered/Black Psychology (ACBP), human connection, interdisciplinary research, and spirit identity among Black-identified persons commonly referenced as LGBTQIA+ and non-binary. Lewis earned her PhD with a concentration in biopsychology at Howard University in Washington, D.C. She is a Fulbright Distinguished Chair in the Feminist Institute of Social Transformation for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Carleton Experts Available: The Holidays

The holiday season is quickly approaching and Carleton experts are available to discuss related topics. If you are interested in speaking with the experts below, please feel free to reach out to them directly. If you require other assistance, please email Steven Reid, Media Relations Officer, at steven.reid3@carleton.ca. For other experts, please visit the Carleton Experts Database: https://experts.carleton.ca/ Alfonso Abizaid Professor, Neuroscience at Carleton University Email: Alfonso_Abizaid@carleton.ca Abizaid is available to discuss topics related to stress and food, as well as spending time with family and loneliness during the holidays. For more information on Abizaid, please visit: https://carleton.ca/neuroscience/profile/alfonso-abizaid/ Rebecca Jaremko Bromwich Professor, Department of Law and Legal Studies at Carleton University Email: rebecca.bromwich@carleton.ca Jaremko Bromwich is available to talk about…

Fall Convocation: Carleton Honours Academic Excellence with University Medals

At this year’s fall convocation, more than 1,200 Carleton students from the class of 2023 will receive degrees recognizing their academic achievements and commitment to education. As part of this celebration, Carleton awards numerous medals to honour the dedication of successful graduates who have excelled in their studies. Governor General Gold Medallist Studies Association Between Diabetes and “Forever Chemicals” in Everyday Products Myriam Priscilla Hoyeck, who is graduating with her PhD in Biology, is the winner of the Governor General Gold Medal and the University Medal for Outstanding Graduate Work. Myriam Hoyeck Hoyeck works as a research associate in the Bruin Laboratory at Carleton. The lab studies the association between diabetes and exposure to persistent organic pollutants found in the…

Researching the Health Effects of Workplace Exposure to Radiation

Exposure to ionizing radiation increases the risk of cancer. This link is well known and was established by studying people exposed to very high levels of radiation, like the survivors of the atomic bombs dropped on Japan at the end of the Second World War. But in the workplace, levels of radiation exposure are much lower and happen over a longer period of time. And we know a lot less about how these exposures affects an individual's risk of developing cancer or other diseases. New research from Carleton University's Paul Villeneuve will seek to shed light on the potential health effects of radiation exposure for people who work in radiology clinics, nuclear power plants, uranium mines and other workplaces where…

Carleton Homecoming Celebrates Ravens History, Community and Future

The early fall sun was shining on Carleton University as returning Ravens flocked to campus to celebrate Throwback – Carleton’s homecoming celebration. From Sept. 23 to 29, the 2023 edition of Throwback welcomed more than 3,000 enthusiastic attendees to 30 alumni and community events. “It was a pleasure to welcome everyone back home for a few days,” says Christina Chénard, assistant director, Alumni and Community Liaison. “It was inspiring to see every faculty and athletics all represented and celebrating together." Faculty of Engineering and Design alumni networking event. Photo by Melanie Mathieu. “There were great lectures, celebrations and discussions about substantive issues—opportunities to connect current students and student-athletes with the university’s history and pathways to the future." "Throwback really creates…

Carleton University’s Spring 2023 Top Medallists

More than 5,200 Carleton University students from the Class of 2023 are receiving degrees that recognize their hard work and commitment to education during this spring's convocation ceremonies. Along with conferring degrees, Carleton awards numerous medals to honour the dedication of students who have performed exceptionally in their studies. Continue reading to learn more about this year's top medallists. Governor General's Gold Medal & University Medal for Outstanding Graduate Work (Doctoral Level) The Governor General's Gold Medal is awarded to the graduating PhD student at the head of the graduating class. The University Medal for Outstanding Graduate Work (Doctoral Level) is awarded to a graduating PhD student with an outstanding thesis. David Luong, PhD Electrical and Computer Engineering Thesis: Quantum…