phd student elizabeth boileau wins graduate studies research excellence award

congratulations to phd student elizabeth boileau, whose research publication, “insect and human flourishing in early childhood education: learning and crawling together” (co-authored with dr. connie russell, professor), has won the graduate studies research excellence award, awarded during 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 ’s research and innovation week.

the research chapter, which is published in the research handbook on childhoodnature (springer, 2018), explores how educators might “offer young children opportunities to develop ethical and caring relationships with insects, including those who are commonly feared, disliked, or simply overlooked.” elizabeth has presented this research at two refereed conferences, and the publication is also being used as a course reading in a master of education course.

“winning this award is very exciting and validating! i am proud of the positive impact that this publication has had already. i am very grateful for the guidance of my supervisor, connie russell, through the research, writing and publication process,” elizabeth says.

she adds that this research bridges her professional and academic life, since it draws on her experiences working with children and working at an insect museum prior to the start of her phd studies.