MAIS Research Cafe Series

Hang out and recharge with your professors!

MAIS students and faculty are invited to a series of brief talks by MAIS faculty about their research and teaching interests—followed by time to ‘hang out’ in a relaxed, social environment. The cafés take place every two months on Tuesday afternoons from 2 to 3:30 p.m. (Mountain). Those teaching in the MAIS program, as well as program students or anyone taking one or more MAIS courses, are welcome.

May 19, 2026

Dr. Norin Taj will discuss her ongoing research on leadership development among racialized immigrant adolescent girls in Toronto and Calgary. Her work explores the roles of institutions—families, schools, and community organizations—in shaping leadership journeys and opportunities for young women navigating cultural and systemic barriers.