Dr. Myles McCallum with students from the Villa of Titus Archaeological Research Project.
A group of Saint Mary’s University researchers in social sciences and humanities received more than $600,000 in federal funding today, July 17. The news came as part of a more than $285 million investment announced by the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport, for over 6,900 researchers and graduate students across Canada.
“It’s exciting to see the success of our researchers, across all faculties, receiving acknowledgement and funding support for their social science and humanities-focused research efforts,” said Dr. Adam Sarty, associate vice-president, Research and dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research. “These new grants highlight the wide range of research activity across our campus. We are proud to support these successful researchers and their students as they embody the role of knowledge creation that lies at the heart of Saint Mary’s.”
The following is a list of Saint Mary’s Insight Grant recipients:
Dr. Nicole Conrad for Spelling matters too! The role of spelling practice in the development of reading skills;
Dr. Myles McCallum for The Villa di Tito Project: Re-examining Roman Villas; and
Dr. Matthew Boland for Consequences and motivations behind estimates in capital budgeting. Evidence from government procurement
In addition to the Insight Grants, the Government of Canada also announced the following Saint Mary’s recipients of Insight Development Grants:
Dr. Hamdi Driss for Does Policy Uncertainty Affect Credit Ratings Quality?
Dr. Matthew Boland for Environmental Violators Beware! Using Machine Learning to Predict EPA Infractions; and
Dr. S. Karly Kehoe for A Catholic Atlantic? Minority Agency in the British World, 1763-1860.
“The social sciences and humanities are integral towards building a healthier, stronger and more prosperous Canada,” said the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport. “Since taking office, our government has worked hard to put science and research back to their rightful place. Today’s grant recipients will help us make informed decisions about our communities, economy, health and future prosperity.”
This investment, through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), will fund research in areas including education, immigration, Indigenous health and the environment. These projects will also promote collaboration and partnerships among academic researchers, businesses and community partners to advance knowledge and understanding of these critical issues.
“Researchers in the social sciences and humanities generate ideas and innovations that improve the lives of Canadians,” said Ted Hewitt, president of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. “This investment will strengthen research training for students, connect Canadian and international researchers across disciplines and sectors, and equip Canada with the talent, knowledge and insights that are essential to meeting the challenges of today and tomorrow.”