The AU Faculty of Graduate Studies
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Research in the Faculty of Graduate Studies
As a faculty, we emphasize scholarly research that pushes boundaries in a wide-range of disciplines and applications.
Current research initiatives
Explore the wealth and diversity of current research in the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
AU grad’s research uplifts Inuit cultural safety
Athabasca University graduate Dr. Wayne Clark is using his Doctor of Education degree to uplift Inuit cultural safety.
Learn moreAU’s 2021 Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition
An 80,000 word thesis would take 9 hours to present. Your time limit... 3 minutes!
Learn moreHighlights from the 2021 Graduate Student Research Conference: “Then, Now, and Expanding Possibilities”
On October 1–2, The FGS and AUGSA held another very successful Graduate Student Research Conference (GSRC), virtually.
Learn moreWhy corporate governance and social responsibility matter
See how a corporation’s lack of socially and environmentally responsible practices directly affects its long-term profitability and even its viability.
Learn moreUncovering STEM women’s contributions to Canada’s space industry
Athabasca University alumna Dr. Stefanie Ruel's academic research is uncovering stories of women in Canada's space industry.
Learn moreAU prof discusses integrating new technology into post-secondary education
Athabasca University (AU) business professor discusses how AU is integrating artificial intelligence into business communications courses.
Learn moreUnderstanding different types of diabetes and managing risk factors
Research about diabetes relates to healthy eating and active living, the two primary approaches to prevent and manage the disease.
Learn moreNo surge in travel during regional lockdowns, study finds
Analysis of cellphone data shows no change in movement from areas targeted by restrictions to neighbouring regions during COVID-19.
Learn moreAU researcher embraces arts to reach teens struggling with self-esteem
Jananee Rasiah, academic co-ordinator at Athabasca University, is using film to reach teens struggling with mental health and self-esteem.
Learn moreAU researcher helps assess pain in frail elderly with dementia
AU professor Dr. Knopp-Sihota, a nurse practitioner who works in long-term care, began studying how to better assess pain in dementia patients
Learn moreAU architecture prof designs for underserved communities
Dr. Henry Tsang's design approach to architecture is the same, whether for a fancy new museum, or a community centre for underserved groups.
Learn moreSpace weather is difficult to predict—with only an hour to prevent disasters on Earth
Space weather is difficult to predict, with only an hour to prevent disasters on Earth, says Athabasca University space scientist.
Learn moreAsian heritage inspires AU architect’s work
Athabasca University professor and architect Dr. Henry Tsang discusses how his Asian heritage inspires his research and professional work.
Learn moreOpportunities for AU students
We have frequent opportunities for graduate students to participate in research projects or become research assistants. Current options are below.
All positions will remain open until filled unless otherwise specified within the posting.
Research assistant – casual position
Supervisor: Dr. Sabine Graf
Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology
These positions are in the areas of data science, data analytics, data mining and user modelling in the domain of education.
Research assistant – casual position
Supervisor: Dr. Sabine Graf
Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology
This position is in the areas of game-based learning, software development, game development, data science and data analytics in the domain of education.
Research assistant – casual position
Supervisor: Dr. Ali Dewan
Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology
We seek to design, implement, and evaluate a system that uses emotion sensing to guide pedagogical responses that will (a) enhance engagement by redirecting the attention of s...
Research assistant – casual position
Supervisor: Dr. Michael Lithgow
Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
This research project is intended to map changes in journalism training in response to the rise of user generated content (UGC) as an important element in professional news co...
Field research assistants – casual positions
Supervisor: Dr. Scott Ketcheson
Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology
Two positions are open for field research assistants to conduct fieldwork within natural forests and wetlands in northern Alberta.
Research assistant – casual position
Supervisor: Dr. Angela Workman-Stark
Faculty: Faculty of Business
This research project aims to: (1) develop and test a rights-based measure of inclusion; and (2) explore the levers (factors) that potentially contribute to or inhibit human r...
Research assistant - casual position
Supervisor: Dr. Angela Workman-Stark
Faculty: Faculty of Business
Formal reports of discrimination and harassment flag potential issues for organizations, yet they are ‘after-the-fact’ metrics that offer limited information into ...
Research assistant - casual position
Supervisor: Dr. Kai Lamertz
Faculty: Faculty of Business
The research aims to document the distribution of scholarship across four different tiers of academic journal publications, including top tier journals, lower tier journals, O...
Research assistant – casual position
Supervisor: Dr. Srijak Bhatnagar
Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology
This project is focused on monitoring the microbial community dynamics of microplastic in the aquatic ecosystem of Alberta.
Research assistant – casual position
Supervisor: Dr. Srijak Bhatnagar
Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology
The project(s) is/are focused on studying the microbial community structure and functions using 16S gene amplicons and metagenomics in an environmental setting to study microb...
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