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Joseph Weatherby

Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science

Joe Weatherby, an instructor in the Chemistry Department, brings an innovative approach to teaching chemistry. Joe is more than a chemistry expert; he's interested in making chemistry and science accessible to everyone. He's deeply passionate about breaking down complex concepts for students at all levels. Joe loves using technology to enhance learning and ensure his teaching is both inclusive and forward-thinking. He's not just imparting knowledge; Joe emphasizes developing vital life skills in his students, such as critical thinking, problem-solving, emotional awareness, and independence. Beyond the classroom, he's interested in green chemistry, combining chemistry principles with environmental responsibility. He commits to being a positive influence in student's lives and will never say shy away from students' questions.

Dr. Rebecca Babcock (Sessional Instructor) Department of English, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Dr. Becca Babcock is a writing instructor, writer, and actor. She has taught writing, English, and Canadian Studies courses at 麻豆传媒, and has previously worked as an instructional designer. She has published two books: a novel, One Who Has Been Here Before (Vagrant Press/Nimbus Publishing, 2021) and a short story cycle, Every Second Weekend (Blaurock Press, 2011). Her forthcoming novel (Vagrant Press/Nimbus Publishing) is due in spring 2023.

Sue Goyette (Instructor) Department of English, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Sue Goyette lives in K'jipuktuk (Halifax). She has published a novel and seven collections of poetry, including Ocean (winner of the 2015 Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia Masterworks Arts Award and finalist for the 2014 Griffin Poetry Prize), The Brief Reincarnation of a Girl, Penelope, Anthesis, and Solstice 2020: an archive (2021). Goyette is the editor of the 2014 Best of Canadian Poetry Anthology, the 2017 Griffin Poetry Prize Anthology, and Resistance, forthcoming from University of Regina Press (May 2021). Sue teaches in the Creative Writing Program at 麻豆传媒 and is the current Poet Laureate of HRM.

Dr. Brad Congdon, Department of English, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Brad Congdon is author of Leading with the Chin: Writing American Masculinities in Esquire, 1960-1989, which won the 2018 Robert K. Martin Prize from the Canadian Association of American Studies. During his time in Halifax, he has taught courses in English, Gender and Women's Studies, Contemporary Studies, and Marketing, as well as Humanities classes at the Central Nova Scotia Correctional Facility. He received his PhD from 麻豆传媒's Department of English in 2015.

Dr. Paul Manning, Faculty of Agriculture

Paul is a postdoc and sessional instructor at the Faculty of Agriculture. He holds a Bsc in Agriculture and a DPhil in Zoology. His research focuses on insects in agroecosystems and combines techniques and theories from: toxicology, pest management, ecology, and citizen science. In the classroom, he has taught many of his favourite subjects, ranging from research methods to entomology. Paul's favourite part of teaching is watching students develop their knowledge, confidence, and creativity.

Samantha Cukier, Health Sciences, Faculty of Health

Dr. Cukier鈥檚 lengthy connection with 麻豆传媒 is through part-time teaching that has been exclusively online. She developed several online courses for the School of Health Sciences and demonstrates strong student engagement in each course. Her assignments are designed to spark interest in students, often grounding them in the real world. Her use of online tools, such as rubrics, multimedia and discussion boards, was noted as being particularly helpful to her students.

Mark Wall, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science

Dr. Wall鈥檚 deep commitment to student learning shines through in his role as a first-year Chemistry lab instructor. He attends all the related lectures of his colleagues to align his work in the lab with theirs, resulting in significant improvements in the quality of teaching. He seeks self-improvement through Continuing Education courses, and has made effective use of technology to tackle challenges of class size and complexity in first-year Chemistry.

Stuart Carson, Department of Mathematics and Statistics Science

Laura Eramian, Department of Sociology and Anthropology

Laura Eramian has been with 麻豆传媒 on a limited term basis since 2011. Over that time Dr. Eramian has taught a total of nine distinct undergraduate courses at all levels. She was noted as an inspiration to students, many of whom credited Laura for their undertaking of an honour鈥檚 or master鈥檚 degree.

2015
Dr. Matthew Numer, School of Health and Human Performance
Gregory Adolphe Nazaire, Rowe School of Business Management

2014
Jennifer Frail-Gauthie, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science
Dr. Jin Yue, Department of Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture

2013
Dr. Owen Willis, International Development Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Florian Bail, Department of Political Science, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

2012
Dr. Christopher Grundke, Department of Classics, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Darryl Eisan, Department of Political Science, School of Public Administration

2011
Erin Wunker

2010
Taghrid Abou-Hassan, Department of French, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

2009
Dr. Dani猫le Allard, Department of French, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

2008
Matthew Mitchell, Comparative Religion, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Darrel Doman, Mechanical Engineering, Department of Engineering

2007
Angie Birt, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Faculty of Science
Olga Velikanova, Department of Russian Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

2006
Letitia Meynell, Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Kristine Peace, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Faculty of Science

2005
Janet De Saint Sardos, Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology, Faculty of Medicine
Judith Brodie, Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology, Faculty of Medicine
Anne Dwire, Department of Sociology & Social Anthropology, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

2004
Alex Filimon, School of Business Administration, Faculty of Management
Julian Hermida, Department of Sociology & Social Anthropology, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

2003
Sabah Metlej, Department of French, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Peter Wells, School for Resource & Environmental Studies, Faculty of Science

2002
Richard Hoshino, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Faculty of Science
Mason Cash, Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences