The Rosa Bruno-Jofré Symposium in Education is an annual gathering organized for and by graduate students in the Faculty of Education at Queen’s University. It features educators and graduate student presenters from across Canada.
The 2024 Conference Theme
"Reimagining and Reforming Education: Building Critical Pedagogy in the Classroom"
Conference Dates: March 7-8, 2024
Hybrid Format: In-person & online
Duncan McArthur Hall,
511 Union St, Kingston, ON K7M 2H3
Workshops
Thinking Ethics
Presented by: Meera Sidhu
Meera Sidhu is the Research Ethics Manager at Queen's University, a professional at the forefront of ethical research practices. As a subject matter expert, Meera ensures that all stakeholders are well-informed about the evolving consent processes, ethical guidelines, and the comprehensive policies and procedures that govern research ethics.
Meera holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, showcasing her proficiency in managing research projects with precision and efficiency. Complementing her project management skills, she earned a Master of Science degree in Neuroscience from Wayne State University.
Careers Beyond Academia
Presented by: Jenny Lee Northey
Jenny Lee Northey is currently a Graduate Coordinator in the Faculty of Education and was previously a Career Educator and Coach in Career Services, with a focus on international and equity-deserving students. Her session will focus on exploring career options and strategies for graduate students outside of the academic field.
Turning your Thesis into a Manuscript
Presented by: Dr. Ian Garner
Dr. Ian Garner manages the SASS outreach team, workshops, and campus-wide programs. His session will focus on how students can turn their thesis into a publishable manuscript.
Citation Management Tools Simplified
Presented by: Brenda Reed, Nathalie Soini and Shelley Woods
Looking for ways to make collecting and organizing your sources and creating your bibliography less cumbersome and more efficient? Education Librarians Brenda Reed, Nathalie Soini and Shelley Woods will provide an overview of using EndNote, Zotero and Mendeley to do just that. Learn about opening an account, adding sources to, and searching content from within the citation manager, inserting citations into Word, and automatically generating a bibliography in the format of your choice.