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Lecture Me!: Reforming police culture for police practices in Canada
Professor Julius Haag explains the ‘why’ and ‘what now’ behind a declining trust in police services through the lens of policing in the Greater Toronto Area.

Eraj Zaidi September 16, 2024September 16, 2024

On September 10, Julius Haag, a professor of the Department of Sociology at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), hosted…

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Lecture Me! On pain and the social brain
Dr. Loren Martin discusses research based on emotional contagion and social interactions.

Pamela Prasetya March 11, 2024March 10, 2024

As a neuroscientist, Dr. Loren Martin uses models to understand neural circuits and molecular changes to minor nerve responses and…

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Lecture Me! On the use of VR and AI as teacher and leadership training tools
Dr. Liz Coulson’s research offers a human-centered approach to incorporating VR and AI in language learning.

Katya Lee November 20, 2023November 22, 2023

“I kind of think of ChatGPT almost like a group of friends,” Dr. Liz Coulson remarks as she opens her…

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Indigenous film and the importance of stories
Dr. Ken Derry dives into how Indigenous Peoples have sought to fight oppression and overcome trauma by telling their stories.

Yusuf Larizza-Ali October 17, 2023December 12, 2023

Dr. Ken Derry from the department of historical studies at the University of Toronto Mississauga completed his BA, MA, and…

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Lecture Me! On a new structure for science pedagogy
Professor Sheliza Ibrahim’s research on critical pedagogy and place-based education explores new frameworks of learning.

Aidan Thompson September 18, 2023September 18, 2023

Dr. Sheliza Ibrahim’s journey in education began at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), where she earned an Honours Bachelor’s…

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Lecture Me! Refugee women’s experiences with technology shock
Professor Dahya, from the ICCIT faculty at UTM, delivers a talk about women’s experiences navigating refugee resettlement.

Olga Fedossenko March 20, 2023March 20, 2023

Imagine you arrive in a new country, and you do not have your phone. You cannot call or text anyone,…

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Lecture Me! On the role of exprocity in effective team performance
Professor Chiuzi shares why exprocity is the secret to high-performing teams and employee satisfaction.

Ruth Baker February 27, 2023May 19, 2023

What impacts a team’s performance? Professor Rafael Chiuzi from the University of Toronto Mississauga’s (UTM) Department of Management set out…

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Lecture Me! On Demonic Infestations in 17th century Québec
Professor Mairi Cowan explores how society’s understanding of demonic possession has changed over time.

Kiara Senanayake October 17, 2022October 24, 2022

In the Autumn of 1660, residents in and around Québec reported strange sightings. “A man enveloped in flames and a…

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Lecture Me! Misconceptions in the field of astronomy
Professor John Percy speaks on how academia and popular culture spread misinformation about astronomy.

Shreya Joshi September 26, 2022May 23, 2023

On September 13, 2022, Dr. John Percy from the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics delivered a presentation entitled “Misconceptions about…

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Lecture Me! On the misconceptions around psychopathy
Psychopaths are commonly mislabeled as social predators and dangers to society—but is this a myth or fact?

Prisha Maneka Nuckchady March 7, 2022March 7, 2022

When we hear the word “psychopath,” we typically associate it with “danger.” This is no surprise, as one of the…

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Lecture Me! On the importance of incorporating Indigenous Studies in the syllabus
Dr. Sherry Fukuzawa and Dr. Nicole Laliberte join Councillor Veronica King-Jamieson in discussing the role education plays in furthering peacemaking efforts between non-Indigenous and Indigenous Canadians.

Shreya Joshi February 7, 2022February 7, 2022

“It’s important that we acknowledge our privilege and give up our seat at the table to spotlight someone who is…

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Lecture Me! On investing, risk, and what the data tells us
The world of finance is spectacular and filled to the brim with opportunities, but not without its associated risks.

Larry Lau November 8, 2021November 8, 2021

“Do people have their eyes wide open when they’re [investing]?” asks Otto Yung, an accounting and finance assistant professor at…

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Lecture Me! On yoga as development for Africa
After the fall of a once tranquil, cosmopolitan island, the introduction of yoga arrived to restore its beauty.

Paige France October 18, 2021November 16, 2021

“Perhaps you are familiar with the Lion King?” Professor Sarah Hillewaert jokes as she begins her PowerPoint, displaying her latest…

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Lecture Me! On naming and framing: Perceptions of racial group labels
Dr. Sonia Kang on the uncertainty around using correct and appropriate labels.

Lydia Clarke Rehman September 20, 2021September 20, 2021

“Identity is how we make sense of who we are, as it relates to the social groups we are members…

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