Environment, agriculture, and education research receives more than $1 million in federal funding
Along with Dr. Robbins’ funding, several other Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHCR) grants were announced August 29, 2023, including the following University of Regina researchers:
SSRHC Partnership Development Grants
Dr. Amber Fletcher is a professor in the Sociology and Social Studies department. She received $193,366 for her project entitled, Community-campus responses to crisis: Opportunities for community engagement and networked learning for climate change resilience.
SSHRC Insight Grants
Dr. Jim Farney is the director and an associate professor at the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Pulic Policy. He was awarded a $369,885 Insight Grant for his project entitled, Assessing the Financial, Governance, and Parental Feedback Effects of School Choice in Canada.
Dr. Andre Magnan is a professor in the sociology and social studies department. His $264, 715 grant is for his project Digitalization, financialization, and consolidation in the Canadian agri-food sector.
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