Elevation: 2019-20 Year in Review
Graduate education is rising to new heights with more PhD programs, a global focus and enhancement of Ryerson’s reputation as a comprehensive innovation university for the modern world.
Message from Dr. Cory Searcy, Vice-Provost and Dean
This is an exciting juncture for graduate education. We are expanding our doctoral programming to meet the need for critical thinkers and complex problem solvers. Fourth-year funding and multiple admission dates are planned to better serve graduate students. Associate deans of programs and student affairs have been appointed. And we continue to prepare graduate students for meaningful futures as thoughtful global citizens.
Student Engagement
Sharing your stories and mottos
GRAD Contest winners showcase their talent and perspectives
Tweet all about it (external link)
New Twitter account garners 1,400+ likes since fall launch
GRADTalks inspire positive change
Interactive sessions focus on developing resilience and career vision
From scholars to influencers
Graduate Leadership Institute workshops guide and empower grad students
Profiles
Changing his story
Former child soldier Dominic Akena harnesses the power of visual storytelling
Shooting for the moon
Aerospace Engineering PhD student Emily Shepherdson researches autonomous robotic technologies for space exploration
Recipe for sweet success
Molecular Science PhD student Jessica Phulchand explores food business ideas through Science Discovery Zone
Envisioning a better world
Child and Youth Care MA graduate Shay Erlich empowers disabled youth through dance and circus arts
Preparing for impact
Psychology PhD alumna Jenny Liu co-develops app based on groundbreaking doctoral research
Helping students thrive
Dr. Karen Spalding leads Master of Health Administration (Community Care) program
Learning from all angles
Dr. Mehrab Mehrvar uses interdisciplinarity to solve complex problems like climate change
Celebrating Success
Top doc
Dr. Yashodhan Athavale receives Dr. C. Ravi and Shanti Ravindran Award for Outstanding Doctoral Thesis
Golden grads
Ryerson Gold Medallists honoured for outstanding academic achievement and involvement
Lauding our leaders
Recognizing the recipients of the Jennifer Mactavish Graduate Student Leadership Awards
New wave of water research
Geoffrey F. Bruce Fellowship in Canadian Freshwater Policy awarded to Caroline John and Evan Miller
Making a difference
Dennis Mock Student Leadership Awards honour exemplary graduate students
Supporting student success
Congratulations to faculty recipients of the YSGS Outstanding Contribution to Graduate Education Award
For more information, (PDF file) download the Year in Review print publication.
Graduate education is a collaborative responsibility between the Yeates School of Graduate Studies and the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Communication and Design, Faculty of Community Services, Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science, Faculty of Science and Ted Rogers School of Management.