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Fulbright Canada serves as a vital bridge between Canada and the United States, fostering meaningful connections through academic exchange, research, and leadership. In 2023–24, we carry out our mission of providing merit-based opportunities that empower scholars, students, and professionals to engage in transformative experiences. From welcoming a new cohort of exceptional grantees at Fall Orientation to launching the Fulbright Canada Entrepreneurship Initiative, we expand access to education and innovation, advancing collaboration across borders.
This year marks significant milestones in our growth and impact. The launch of our 2023–2028 Strategic Plan sets a bold course for the future, prioritizes access to opportunities, enhances core programs, and strengthens our leadership role in international exchange. The Canada Colloquium IV convenes scholars and thought leaders for critical discussions on democracy and governance, reinforcing our role as a hub for academic discourse. Through Honouring Nations Canada, we recognize Indigenous governance excellence with the inaugural Good Governance Awards and facilitate a youth experiential learning program in Boston, deepening cross-cultural engagement. Meanwhile, the Fulbright Arctic Initiative advances policy research on pressing challenges in the North. Additionally, six distinguished leaders join our Board of Directors, further solidifying our dedication to an interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and international collaboration.
As we look ahead, Fulbright Canada remains committed to fostering mutual understanding, enhancing cross-border partnerships, and ensuring that education serves as a catalyst for progress. By providing merit-based opportunities and championing scholarly exchange, we empower the next generation of leaders to shape a more interconnected and prosperous future.
Dr. Michael K. Hawes President and Chief Executive Officer Fulbright Canada
Adam Gardner
Fulbright Canada Student
Canadian Directors American Directors
Her Excellency Ambassador Kirsten Hillman Ambassador of Canada to the United States
Mr. Mark Beckles Vice President, Social Impact & Innovation RBC Corporate Citizenship
Dr. Lesley Brown President and Vice-Chancellor Yukon University
Dr. Sophie D’Amours Rector Université Laval
Mr. Bill Flanagan President and Vice-Chancellor University of Alberta
Ms. Indira Naidoo-Harris Associate Vice-President University of Guelph
Mr. Ajay Royan Managing General Partner and Co-Founder Mithril Capital Management LLC
Ms. Sonya Thissen Director General Geographic Coordination and Mission Support Bureau Global Affairs Canada
Ms. Penny Wilson President PRW Enterprises
Ms. Nathalie Dubé Director General (Investment, Innovation, and Education) Global Affairs Canada
His Excellency Ambassador David L. Cohen Ambassador of the United States to Canada
Mr. Larry D. Grant CFO, COO, and Strategic Executive (Retired)
Ms. Christina Higgins Minister Counselor for Public Diplomacy U.S. Embassy Ottawa
Mr. David W. Leebron President and CEO Texas 2036
Dr. Santa Ono (Board Chair) President University of Michigan
MS. Laurie Patton President Middlebury College
Dr. Wendell Pritchett James S. Riepe Presidential Professor of Law and Education University of Pennsylvania
Mr. Jason Rowe (Treasurer) CEO Goldman Sachs Canada Inc.
Dr. Malaika Serrano Vice President Guild Education
Dr. Jason Wingard Executive Chairman The Education Board, Inc.
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Her Excellency Ambassador Kirsten Hillman
His Excellency Ambassador David L. Cohen
Ms. Sonya Thissen
Ms. Christina Higgins
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Alum Testimonials
“Words cannot begin to describe the impact of this experience on my personal and professional life. The Fulbright opportunity has provided cross-cultural perspectives and experiences that translate into better teaching and research.. As a researcher, I have grown to embrace different viewpoints, learned about novel research tools, and applied new technologies to examine connectivity between brain regions. It was such an honour to meet esteemed researchers from an array of disciplines who are all concerned about cognitive aging.Fulbright experiences bring researchers together to promote a mutual understanding of world issues and to explore common solutions that expand beyond the confines of a single discipline.”
“The Killam Fellowship is an invaluable program that offers more than just a financial scholarship; it is a gateway to expanding one’s academic horizons and understanding of different cultures. Studying at the University of Virginia under the Killam Fellowship has profoundly enriched my academic and personal life, providing me with experiences and connections that will benefit me throughout my career.”
Dr. Jennifer Bugos, Fulbright Canada Scholar
Dr. Khaled Taktek Fulbright Canada Scholar
Sohil Agrawal, Killam Fellow
“My Fulbright experience has been transformative, providing unparalleled academic opportunities and fostering a warm and friendly environment among colleagues. The Fulbright program has not only enriched my research but has also opened my eyes to different cultures, making me a better scholar and a more globally aware individual.”
“The Killam Fellowships Program was extremely influential in broadening my academic experience and offering me a chance to explore another school and build connections. I learned not just about Canada, but also about myself and how I respond in new situations. I’ve emerged from this experience more resilient and confident in my academic abilities. I will always remember my semester abroad in Canada, and I look forward to returning one day to visit University of Toronto again!”
“My Fulbright experience was truly transformative, providing me with unparalleled opportunities to deepen my understanding of the complex security challenges facing Canada and the United States. The Fulbright Canada Program not only enriched my academic journey but also broadened my worldview and fostered a greater sense of understanding of Canada-U.S. relations. I wholeheartedly encourage others to apply for this exceptional program, as it has the potential to open doors to new opportunities, networks, and collaborations that can shape one's personal and professional growth in profound ways.”
Dr. Javad Mashreghi, Fulbright Canada Scholar
Allison Brown, Fulbright Canada Student
Mary Mulligan, Killam Fellow
Brian Schoen Fulbright Canada Scholar
Fulbright Canada Traditional Scholar Grants
Dr. Jean-François Biase
Fulbright Canada Traditional Scholar Award
University of South Florida, University of Calgary
Cyber Security in the Quantum Age.
Dr. Martha M. Ertman
Fulbright Canada Traditional Scholar Aaward University of Maryland, Baltimore, McGill University
Contract-Based Reparations for Racial Injustice.
Fulbright Canada Research Chair Grants
Dr. Samer Abboud
Fulbright Canada Research Chair in North American Politics
Villanova University, Carleton University
Syrian Refugee Lifeworlds Between Return, Settlement, and Repatriation.
Dr. Jodi Benenson
Fulbright Canada Distinguished Chair in Governance and Public Administration
University of Nebraska, Omaha, University of Ottawa
Civic Engagement, Economic Mobility, and Public Policy in Canada.
Dr. Jennifer A. Bugos
Fulbright Canada Research Chair
University of South Florida, York University
Mechanisms of Neural Pattern Separation in Aging Musicians and Non-Musicians.
Dr. Wendy M. Calvin
Fulbright Canada Research Chair University of Nevada, Reno, York University
Labratory Experiments of Ice Layering and Structure
Relevant to the Martian South Polar Cap.
Dr. Cher Weixia Chen
Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Human Rights and Social Justice
Universalism v. Cultural Relativism: A Global Survey of Law on Workplace Sexual Harassment.
Dr. Yong Xue Gan
Fulbright Canada Research Chair
California State Polytechnic, Pomona, University of Regina
Photothermoelectric Effect in Electrospun Composite Nanofibers.
Dr. Xun Ge
Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Digital Transformation
University of North Texas, University of New Brunswick
Critical Design of a Virtual Reality Environment to Augment Interdisciplinary Problem-based Learning.
Dr. Jonathan Mark Gilligan
Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Digital Technologies and Sustainability
Vanderbilt University, University of Calgary
Integrating Education, Sustainability, and Lived Experience with Public Computing.
Dr. Rosanna Hertz
Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Health Law, Policy and Ethics
Wellesley College, University of Ottawa
Reproductive Futures as Women Age: Advanced Maternal Age, Reproductive Technologies, and Health Concerns.
Dr. Caleb Karges
Fulbright Canada Research Chair in International Studies
Concordia University Irvine, Université Laval
Taking Care of Captives.
Dr. Janet A. Kourany
Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Values and Science
University of Notre Dame, University of Calgary
The Place of Values in Science.
Dr. Adam S. Kozaczka
Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Arts and Humanities
Texas A&M International University, University of Alberta
Frontier Dislocations: English and Scots Law & Literature in Western Canada.
Dr. Samuel R. Laney
Fulbright Canada Research Chair on Advancing Transdiciplinary Research on the Changing North Woods Hole
Oceanographic Institute, Université Laval
Advancing Autonomous Observing Platforms to Study Arctic Ocean Change.
Fulbright Canada 2024
2023-2024 American Scholars
Fulbright Canada Research Chair Grants
Dr. Michele K. Lewis
Fulbright Canada Distinguished Chair in Arts and Social Sciences in Canada and North America
Winston-Salem University, Carleton University
Black "LGBTQ+" Psyc: Understanding Collective SelfDetermination, Afrocentrism, and Optimal Identity.
Dr. Kendall Marchman
Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Society and Culture
University of Geogia, University of Alberta
The Pure Land to the West: (Mis)Representations of Pure Land Buddhism.
Dr. Aleta Quinn
Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Science and Society
University of Idaho, University of Ottawa
Values and Objectivity in Citizen Science.
Dr. Lela Rankin
Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Arizona State University, Saint Mary's University
Deconstructing the Maternal Instinct: Does the Science Support the Myth?
Dr. Cynthia C. Reyes
Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Anti-Racism and BIPOC Communities/Research Chair in Education
University of Vermont, University of Waterloo & University of Alberta
Centering Equity in Pedagogy and Scholarship on Experiences of Nondominant Families & Communities.
Dr. Brian Schoen
Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Transnational Histories of North America, 1763-1877
Ohio University, University of Calgary
American Interregnum: Sovereignty and Secession in Pre-Civil War North America.
Dr. Elizabeth Tandy Shermer
Fulbright Canada Distinguished Chair in Public Affairs in North America: Society, Policy, Media
Loyola University Chicago, Carleton University
Historical Perspectives on the Global Business of U.S. Higher Education.
Dr. Cristina Stanciu
Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Justice and Reconciliation
Virginia Commonwealth University, King's University College
Dr. Rosanna Hertz Fulbright Canada Scholar
Dr. Brent S. Steel
Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Healthy People and Planet
Oregon State University, University of Victoria
Rural Local Government Sustainability Plans, Programs and Policies in Cascadia: A Comparative Analysis.
Dr. Sara Vogel
Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Studies
Hawai'i Community College, Vancouver Island University
Indigenizing Sexual Education Through Storytelling Curriculum.
Dr. Yudan C. Wang
Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Mental Health and Societal Wellbeing
North Carolina A&T State University, McMaster University
Developmental Trajectories of Social-Emotional Skills from Early Childhood to Early Adolescence.
Ms. Kellen Zale
Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Comparative Canada-U.S. Studies
University of Houston, Trent University
Fulbright Global Scholar Grants
Dr. Rashida K. Braggs
Fulbright Global Scholar Award
Williams College, McGill University
Amber in the City of Light: Performing Black Women's Jazz Migrations (1969-2019).
Dr. Caitlyn D. Placek
Fulbright Global Scholar Award
Ball State University, University of Toronto
The Impact of Cultural Models of Addiction and Motherhood: A Cross-cultural Study.
Fulbright Canada Distinguished Chair in Arts and Social Sciences in Canada and North America
University of Rochester To Carleton University
The Inconvenient Muslim: Religion, Law, and the Secular in Canada and the U.S.
Fulbright Canada Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Grant
Dr. Joseph K. Young
Fulbright Canada-Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Award
American University, McGill University
Putting Lives on the Line for Ukraine: Why Canadians Volunteer to Fight Abroacarlos.
Dr. Cristina Stanciu Fulbright Canada Scholar
Fulbright Canada 2024
2023-2024 American Students
Fulbright Canada Student Grants
Ms. Shira Abramovich Independent, McGill University
Evaluating Digital Accessibility Guidelines and their (Sometimes Misguided) Applications.
Fox Beaudelaire University of Michigan, Toronto Metropolitan University
Quantitative Modeling of the Performance & Kinetics of Chaperone-mediated Protein Folding.
Ms. Allison Brown University of Wyoming, Queen's University
U.S.-Canadian Climate Security Cooperation through NATO and NORAD.
Mrs. Dawn N. Colquit-Anderson University of Massachussetts Boston, University of Saskatchewan
White Elephant in the Classroom: Using Truth and Reconciliation to Remove It.
Ms. Cassandra DiPierro Dickinson College, University of Toronto
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology.
Mrs. Toni Doman-Vandyke Ohio University, Cape Breton University
Complex Relationships: Contemporary Technologies and Traditional Music of Cape Breton.
Mr. Adam Gardner Bates College, Toronto Metropolitan University
Brightfields: Clean, Reliable Energy and Environmental Justice for Indigenous Peoples.
Ms. Makella Howell
Brigham Young University, University of British Columbia
Master of Science in Soil Science.
Mrs. Zahin Islam
Case Western Reserve University, University of Toronto
Sample Size Considerations When Developing Computer Vision Prediction Models in the Clinic.
Ms. Julia Jaynes
California State University, Long Beach to University of British Columbia
How Policies Affect Energy Markets: An Economics Education and Environmental Lens.
Ms. Morgan Krakow University of Oregon, Simon Fraser University
Exploring Local News Coverage in Coastal, Arctic, and Subarctic Canada.
Mr. Tolulope Oshinowo Olin College of Engineering, University of Toronto
Leveraging Blockchain Technology to Democratize Financial Agency.
Ms. Gabrielle Patrone
Rhode Island College, Carleton University
Sacred Stitches: The Culture and Curation of Métis Beadwork.
Ms. Sarah Stouffer-Lerch
The Ohio State University, St. Michael's Hospital
LGBTQ2S+ Experiences in Toronto's Housing First Programs.
Dawn Colquit-Anderson
Fulbright Canada Student
2023-2024 CANADIAN SCHOLARS
Fulbright Canada Traditional Scholar Grants
Dr. Guanqun Chen
Fulbright Canada Traditional Scholar Award University of Alberta, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Developing Better Non-food Oilseed Crop for the Production of Biofuels and Bioproducts.
Dr. Frank J. Elgar
Fulbright Canada Traditional Scholar Award McGill University, Oregon State University
Food Security and Adolescent Health in the U.S. and Canada.
Ms. Jamie Chai Yun Liew
Fulbright CanadaTraditional Scholar Award University of Ottawa, University of Hawai'i at Manoa
The Making of Citizens and Stateless Persons in PostColonial Settings.
Dr. Sayed-Mojtaba Mahdavi-Ardekani
Fulbright Canada Traditional Scholar Award University of Alberta, Princeton University
Post-Khomeinism as Post-Islamism: The Challenge of a Post-Islamist Democracy in Iran.
Fulbright Canada Research Chair Grants
Dr. Adrian Guta
Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Public Health University of Windsor, John Hopkins University
Examining the Impact of Fentanyl and the Feasibility of Safer Supply in Baltimore: A Qualitative Research Study Examining the Perspectives of People Who Use Drugs and Healthcare Providers.
Jamie Liew Fulbright Canada Scholar
Dr. Joseé G. Lavoie
Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Arctic Studies University of Manitoba, Dartmouth College
Wabanaki Writing: Cross-Border Literary Studies in AInuit Diplomacy in a Changing Arctic: Influencing Competing Interests in a Post UNDRIP Era.
Dr. Javad Mashreghi
Fulbright Canada Research Chair Université Laval, Vanderbilt University
Signal Processing, a Function Theoretic Approach.
Dr. Brian Noble
Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Social Sciences Dalhousie University, University of Hawai'i at Manoa
TInter-Peoples Knowledge Alliances & Reciprocity, via Kuleana & Treaty Ecologies - Ecopolitical Reconciliation with Canada/U.S.A.
Dr. Caroline Patsias
Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Public Diplomacy Université du Québec a Montréal, University of Southern California
Citizens' Politicization Within City Councils in Los Angeles and Montréal.
Dr. John Pezacki
Fulbright Canada Research Chair University of Ottawa, University of California, Santa Barbara
Catalysis and Discovery Using Genetic Code Expansion and Site-specific Unnatural Amino Acid Incorporation.
Mrs. Kristine Plouffe-Malette
Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Québec Studies Université de Sherbrooke, State University of New York College at Plattsburgh
The Québec-New York Border Crisis: What Remains of the Orderly Processing of Asylum Claims at Roxham Road?
Dr. Drona P. Rasali
Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Race and Health Policy
University of British Columbia, University of Memphis
Cross-disciplinary Inquiry into Historical Caste/racial Discrimination Associated with Population Health Disparities in the 21st Century.
Dr. Khaled Taktek
Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Humanities and Social Sciences
Laurentian University, The Citadel
Transactional Analysis as an Efficient and Interactive Strategy for Communications and Peacekeeping: Practices, Trends and Challenges for International Geopolitical Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation within the Field of Peace and War Studies.
Dr. Wen-Fang Xie
Fulbright Canada 2024
Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Computers, Science, and Engineering Concordia University, Florida Polytechnic University
AI-driven Visual Servoing of Autonomous Robots.
Fulbright Canada - Bridgewater State University Specialist Award
Dr. Peter Gossage Concordia University, Bridgewater State University
Mrs. Patricia A. Krawec Independent, Bridgewater State University
Dr. Daniel Salée Concordia University, Bridgewater State University
Dr. Alexandre Turgeon Université Laval, Bridgewater State University
Kristine Plouffe-Malette Fulbright Canada Scholar
Fulbright Canada 2024
Fulbright Canada 2024
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Fulbright Canada Student Grants
Mr. Kazi Ahmed
Saint Mary's University, Harvard University
2-year MPA at the Harvard Kennedy School.
Mr. Maximillien Boulet
Queen's University, Harvard University
Preparing to Serve as Inaugural Medical Officer for Remote First Nations' Health Authority.
Mr. Fadi Ghassan Haddad
Government of Canada, Massachussetts Institute of Technology
Towards a Data-and-Technology-Driven Main Street Framework Supporting Urban Vitality and Equity.
Ms. Shehnoor Khurram
York University, Georgetown University
The Old Are Dying, But the New Cannot Be Born: the Islamic State of Iraq And Syria.
Ms. Alice Lapteva
McGill University, Harvard University
Why Bioethics Matters: A Study of Perspectives and Questions Raised by Science.
Mr. Darian Ng
University of British Columbia, North Carolina State University
A Comprehensive Study of the Shared Canadian and United States Prairie Wetland Ecosystem Through the Lens of Climate Change, Ecosystem Services, and Policy Making.
Ms. Caitlyn Ng Man Chuen
York University, University of Michigan
Technologizing the Artist: Non-Humans in East Asian Pop Music.
Mr. Harish Ramachandran
University of Toronto, California Institute of Technology
Particle Physics with Tabletop Ultracold Molecule Experiments.
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Mr. Andrew Riesen
University of Alberta, Massachussetts Institute of Technology
Research Objective: Generalized Orbifolds and Exotic Conformal Field Theories.
Mr. Thomas Turmel
Royal Military College of Canada, Johns Hopkins University
International Relations: A Quest for Thankless Service in the Shadows of National Security and Intelligence.
Ms. Reakash Walters
University of Ottawa, Columbia University
LLM (Master of Laws) Program.
Mr. Justin Xu
University of Toronto, Stanford University
LLM (Master of Laws) Program.
Ms. Fu Tian Yao
University of Toronto, Michigan State University
Am I Safe? A Trauma-Informed Approach to Private Piano Lessons.
Max Boulet Fulbright Canada Student
Joshua Nguyen Killam Fellow
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Killam Fellowships Program
2023-2024 Undergraduate Students
Mira Bhattacharya Killam Fellow
he Killam Fellowships Program, supported by an endowment from the American Killam Trusts, is designed to develop a cadre of young leaders committed to enhancing mutual understanding between Canada and the United States. The program provides exceptional undergraduate students from universities in Canada and the United States with the opportunity to spend either one semester or a full academic year in the other country during their undergraduate career.
Canadian Killam Fellows
Oluwapelumi Adeosun
University of Calgary, University of Washington
Sohil Agrawal
University of Calgary, University of Virginia
Mira Bhattacharya
York University, Wellesley College
Alexes Cosentino
Queen's University, Miami Dade College
Léa Dewar-Larocque
Université de Montréal, University of Texas at Austin
Stefano Durante
Carleton University, University of Hawai'i at Manoa
Pranav Gupta
York University, Arizona State University
Kiran Ajani Halkitis
Western University, Ithaca College
Marguerite Lefebvre, University of Ottawa, American University
Reagan Grace Lindsay-Kereluik
Dalhousie University, Arizona State University
William Lloyd
University of Toronto, American University
Maggie McLean
Brock University, University of Hawai'i at Manoa
Britney Slimovitch
American Killam Fellows
Jules Connolly
University of Maine, Université de Montréal
Matthew Deltano
Florida Polytechnic University, York University
Asad Jafri
University of Texas at Austin, McMaster University
Mary J. Matzek
Cleveland State University, Brock University
Amanda M. Miranda Pérez
Universidad del Sagrado Corazon, University of Ottawa
Mary Elizabeth Mulligan
Clemson University, University of Toronto
Joshua Nguyen University of California Irvine, McGill University
Michael Sabol
University of Maine, University of Victoria
Andrew Wagner
American University, Memorial University of Newfoundlad
Sam E. Wilson
The Citadel, Royal Military College of Canada
McGill University, University of Houston
Fadi Ghassan Haddad Fulbright Canada Student
Claire Wilbur
Mount Allison University, Clemson University
Marguerite Lefebvre Killam Fellow
Fulbright Canada-Mitacs Globalink Research Internship
he Fulbright Canada-Mitacs Globalink Research Internship is intended for U.S. students interested in coming to Canada to undertake advanced research projects for 10 to 12 weeks (between May and August) in their area of interest. Projects are drawn from a broad cross-section of research topics covering all academic disciplines. Students are placed with a university research project and conduct research under the supervision of a professor. They have the opportunity to take part in professional training and enjoy extensive cultural, social, and recreational experiences.
Macey Bridgeman FC-Mitacs GRI
AMERICAN Undergraduate Students
Miguel Angel Alvarado
Northeastern Illinois University, University of Alberta
Polymers for Biomedical Applications.
Katrin Birk
Carleton College, University of Calgary
Assessing the Impacts of Beavers on Fish Habitats.
Macey Bridgeman
Abilene Christian University, University of Guelph
Radiation Chemistry for Nuclear Reactors: Effects of Ions.
Chloe M. Britton-Naime
Syracuse University, University of British Columbia
Analysis of High-Density fNIRS Recordings to Uncover Mechanisms of Infant Learning.
Ella Brown-Terry
University of Kentucky, University of Winnipeg
Using the Middle Ages in the Twenty-First Century: The Icelanders in Manitoba.
Jessica Case
University of North Georgia, University of Winnipeg
Countering Online Dis- and Mis-information: A Human Centric Approach.
Jordan Chiantelli-Mosebach
University of Missouri, University of Toronto
Assessment and Modification.
Diana Clark
University of South Carolina, University of Ottawa
Enhancing Natural Killer Cell-mediated Immunotherapy by Knocking Out Regulatory Genes.
Sofia DaCruz
Syracuse University to McGill University
Incorporating Environmental Sustainability in the Ghanaian Social Work Curriculum: Perspectives of Educators, Practitioners and Students.
Noah Decker, Rochester Institute of Technology, École Polytechnique de Montréal
Milk Waste to Milk Bottles.
Sandip Das
Georgia Institute of Technology, McGill University
Metabolic Reprogramming in Sarcoma.
Sylvia E
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of British Columbia
Speech Perception and Language Acquisition in Infancy: Behavioural and Neural Studies.
Abigail Greenfield
Syracuse University, University of Victoria
Constitutional Culture in Canada.
Zoey J. Hart
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, École Polytechnique de Montréal
Additive Manufacturing of Multifunctional Composites and Smart Systems.
Lillian Hayes
University of North Georgia, University of British Columbia
Cellular Foci of the Androgen Receptor and Their Role in Prostate Cancer.
Shelby Heiman
University of Southern California, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Polymers From Renewables and Carbon Dioxide.
Aidan Henrikson
Pitzer College, University of British Columbia
History of Vehicular Technology.
Molly Hirner
Rhodes College, University of Waterloo
Assessing the Economic and Human Resource Implications to Care for an Aging Population.
Charles Hong
Georgia Institute of Technology, McMaster University
Magnetic Soft Robots for Surgery.
Haider R. Hussain
University of Maryland, College Park to University of British Columbia
Genome Editing Using Non-viral Nanoparticle Delivery.
Rachel C. Hwang
University of Kentucky, University of Alberta
Common Ground: Connecting Communities & Politics.
AMERICAN Undergraduate Students
Oliver Licht
Carleton College, Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique
Quantum-enhanced Multi-parameter Estimation in Synthetic Photonic Lattices.
Erin Martin
Temple University, University of Calgary
Interactions of Cell Signaling Pathways in Spinal Cord Patterning.
Audrey Nesbit
University of North Georgia, Université de Sherbrooke
Molecular and Cellular Mechanism Influencing Tumoral Progression.
Kerrin O'Grady
Syracuse University, University of Victoria
3D Bioprinting Tissues from Stem Cells.
Susana Olivo Sandoval
University of North Georgia, Université de Montréal
Architecture as Spatial and Social Fabric: Japanese Perspectives to Promote Multi-scale Relationships.
Priscilla Ramchand
William E. Macaulay Honors College, Université de Montréal
Development and Utilization of Transgenic and Mutant Zebrafish Lines to Study Cardiac Regeneration.
jacob Salter
Middle Tennessee State University, Bishop's University
Bloom Vault: A Database for Pollen Research in Sherbrooke Qc.
Tristan R. Sampley
Montana State University, Université de Sherbrooke
Mécanique des fluides dans les microturbomachinesétudes expérimentales.
Kanya Shah
Syracuse University, Université du Québec a Chicoutimi
Experimental Evaluation of Passive Protection Systems for Solar Panels against Snow and Ice Accumulations
Gursimran Singh
Adelphi University, University of Victoria
Retinal Development and Colour Vision in Fishes.
Tanner M. Smith
University of Missouri, University of Manitoba
Cannamoms': Exploring Social Media Descriptions of Cannabis Use Among Mothers.
Karthikha Sri Indran
Rochester Institute of Technology, Simon Fraser University
What Makes a Brain Resilient to Alzheimer's Disease.
Taryn Tu
University of North Georgia, University of New Brunswick
Aquatic Species at Risk Monitoring and Management.
Mackenzie Weidel
Villanova University, University of Regina
Can Fungi Help Cause Cancer?
Ryan Wiebold
Georgia Institute of Technology, Western University
Main Group Chemistry for Small-Molecule Activation.
Sofia Wilson
Framingham State University, University of Victoria
Encoding Early Modern English Drama.
Anne-Fleur Winter
University of Maryland, College Park to Dalhousie University
Investigating the Function of Herpes Virus on Cogenes.
Gwen Healey Fulbright Canada Scholar, Arctic Initiative II Cohort
Gwen Healey Fulbright Canada Scholar Arctic Initiative II Cohort
he Fulbright Arctic Initiative is an international, multi-disciplinary collaboration on Arctic research. As Arctic nations take concrete steps to work together and address public policy research questions relevant to their shared challenges and opportunities, the Fulbright Arctic Initiative offers a collaborative model for scholarly exchange.
Twenty distinguished scholars engage in collaborative, interdisciplinary research as part of the fourth Fulbright Arctic Initiative, an 18-month program that advances shared priorities among Arctic nations. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, with additional funding from the governments of Canada, Denmark, and Iceland, the initiative fosters research on critical policy challenges in the Arctic.
Led by Dr. Elizabeth Rink (Montana State University) and Dr. Lill Rastad Bjørst (Aalborg University)—both alumni of the program—this new cohort includes scholars from across the Arctic region, including five from Indigenous backgrounds. Participants work across disciplines to explore pressing policy questions, engaging with governments, NGOs, businesses, and Arctic communities through research exchange visits and collaborative seminars.
the Fulbright Arctic Initiative generates impactful publications, reports, and policy recommendations that contribute to longterm Arctic security and resource management. This cohort supports the Fulbright Program’s mission of fostering international collaboration and deepening mutual understanding between nations.
Fulbright Arctic Initiative Scholars
Co-Lead Scholars
Dr. Greg Poelzer University of Saskatchewan
Dr. Elizabeth Rink Montana State University
Canadian Scholars
Dr. Bonita B. Beatty University of Saskatchewan, University of Alaska Anchorage
Northern and Indigenous Team Networks Addressing Health and Infrastructure.
Mr. Christopher C. Clarke Independent, Arizona State University
The Architecture of Indigenous Traditional Medicine, Healing, and Wellness; The Design of Health and Wellness Facilities For Indigenous Traditional Medicine and Healing.
Dr. Andrea Kraj University of Saskatchewan, University of Hawai'i at Manoa
Smart Microgrids in Remote and Rural Communities for Energy Security in the Arctic.
American Scholars
Dr. Susan A. Crate George Mason University, Aurora College
‘Knowing’ Permafrost: Engaging Indigenous and Local Knowledge Towards Human Security in the Arctic.
Fulbright Canada 2024
Honouring Nations Canada
The Fulbright Canada Honouring Nations Canada Initiative (HNC) is made possible through partnerships with the Samuel Centre for Social Connectedness and the Harvard Kennedy School. In addition, HNC receives generous support from the University of Saskatchewan, the Canadian Mountain Network, the Government of Canada, and the U.S. Embassy in Canada.
Honouring Nations Canada (HNC), a Fulbright Canada initiative, recognizes, celebrates, and shares examples of Indigenous achievement. Indigenous-led and Indigenous-informed, this initiative supports research and promotes knowledge sharing by creating national awards that recognize exceptional achievement, and underwrite case studies of Indigenous issues and economic development.
HNC hosts its inaugural National Good Governance Awards ceremony, celebrating the achievements of seven Indigenous nations. Held at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, followed by a private reception at the Rideau Club, the event
recognizes the Tŝilhqot’in National Government, the Unama'ki Institute of Natural Resources, the Eenou-Eeyou Community Foundation, the Stoney Nakoda Tribal Administration, the First Nations Health Authority, the Nunavut Quest Dog Team Committee, and Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey. Each honouree exemplifies excellence in governance, education, resource management, and community development, highlighting the impact of Indigenous-led solutions.
The ceremony also pays tribute to Bill Montour, a founding member of the HNC Circle of Advisors and a lifelong advocate for Indigenous youth and leadership. The presentation of the Bill Montour Award honours his legacy of kindness, gratitude, and service to the community.
Indigenous-led, Indigenous Informed
As HNC continues its work, it remains committed to sharing these success stories through research and policy briefs, strengthening Indigenous governance across Canada. This year also brings an expanded partnership with the Canadian Mountain Network and participation in the Braiding Knowledges Summit in Parksville, BC.
Robin McLay
Regional Director Fulbright Canada West, Special Advisor to the CEO & Honouring Nations Canada
Circle of Advisors
Kluane Adamek
Regional Chief, Assembly of First Nations Yukon
Dr. Becky Cook
Land Monitoring Manager, The Misipawistik Traditional Learning Program
Dr. Mike DeGagné President and CEO, Indspire
Dr. Joe Dragon Board Chair, Canadian Mountain Network
Kirt Ejesiak
Inuit Leader and Founder, UAV Arctic
Carol Anne Hilton Founder and CEO, Indigenomics Institute
Chris Lewis
Indigenous Executive Lead, Simon Fraser University
Lea Nicholas-MacKenzie (Co-Chair) CEO/Principal, JWR Business Group and LNM Indigenous Consulting
Sarah Midanik President, Gord Downie/Wenjack Foundation
Cliff Fregin Executive Director, Four Pillars Society
Brian Phillips Senior Advisor Indigenous Relations, Global Affairs Canada (Retired)
Matt Vickers (Co-Chair) Director and CEO, Northern Nations Cooperative
Robert Watts Reconciliation Practitioner
Fulbright Canada Alum Programs
CLP Event, Fazley Siddiq
2023-2024
Community ACTION Program
Susan Hrach
2022-23 Fulbright Canada Distinguished Chair
Columbus State University to Carleton University
Seeds of Democracy
Susan Hrach's Seeds of Democracy project fosters civic engagement by involving students in volunteer efforts, distributing locally sourced seeds, and assisting with voter registration. The project utilizes existing events and community resources to enhance the potential for positive outcomes.
Aline Maybank
2021-22 Killam Fellow
Dalhousie University to the University of Washington
Breathing Easier: Empowering New England Youth and Communities for Better Air Quality
Aline Maybank’s Breathing Easier project educates rural Massachusetts communities on air quality and health risks, sparked by recent wildfire smoke events. Through workshops, hands-on activities, and air quality monitoring, youth learn to assess and mitigate pollution’s impact.
Joshua Nguyen
2023-24 Killam Fellow
University of California, Irvine to McGill University
VirtualRx: Virtual Reality to Improve Quality of Life of Seniors
Joshua Nguyen expands VirtualRx, a VR program supporting older adults with dementia in Orange County. By enhancing cognitive health and caregiver support, the initiative aims to reach more senior centers.
Sara Vogel
2023-24 Fulbright Canada Research Chair Hawai'i Community College to Vancouver Island University
Feral Mama Collective: Helping Mothers Find Power and Pleasure
Sara Vogel's Feral Mama Collective project features an 8-week online course empowering mothers to build self-esteem, recognize relationship patterns, and develop skills for growth.
2023-2024 Community Leadership Program
Claude Laguë
2016-17 Fulbright Canada Scholar
University of Ottawa to University of California, Davis
EmpowerHer: Engaging Girls in STEM Activities
Claude Laguë's EmpowerHer project provides STEM workshops aimed at empowering girls to explore science and technology, and build confidence. Hands-on activities are completed in a supportive environment, and conducted to spark curiosity and inspire future leaders in STEM.
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Education USA Adviser (Western Canada) Rachel Liu speaking to students.
EducationUSA is a U.S. Department of State network that promotes U.S. higher education by offering accurate, comprehensive, and current information about opportunities to study at accredited postsecondary institutions in the United States.
EducationUSA also provides services to the U.S. higher education community to help institutional leaders meet their recruitment and campus internationalization goals.
EducationUSA Canada connects students with U.S. higher education opportunities through in-person events, school visits, and virtual programming. Advisors engage students nationwide, hosting sessions at schools across British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Québec, Manitoba, and Nunavut. Webinars cover essential topics such as financing studies, standardized testing, and the U.S. admissions process. EducationUSA also represents the network at major events, including NAFSA in New Orleans and school fairs in Toronto and Montréal.
Rachel Liu joins as EducationUSA Adviser for western Canada, focusing on communications and expanding outreach beyond Vancouver. Rachel visits multiple
school districts in British Columbia, delivers webinars to students in Alberta, and participates in events across the western provinces.
EducationUSA hosts its second annual Ottawa Fair, welcoming 25 U.S. universities. The event features a Guidance Counsellor Forum, a school visit, and a public fair at Ashbury College, where 219 students and families explore study opportunities. Representatives engage with hundreds of students, educators, and parents, strengthening academic ties between Canada and the U.S.
EducationUSA Canada remains committed to expanding its reach and empowering Canadian students with the knowledge and resources to pursue higher education in the United States.
U.S. Admissions Officers at the EducationUSA Fair in May 2024, National Art Gallery of Canada.
EducationUSA Adviser Jenika Heim (left) and U.S. Consulate Vancouver Consular Office Evan Lord (right) at the Study and Go Abroad Fair, Vancouver, BC.
Audit Statement
REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS ON THE SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
To the Directors of the Foundation for Educational Exchange Between Canada and the United States of America
The accompanying summary financial statements of the Foundation for Educational Exchange Between Canada and the United States of America (the Organization), which comprise the summary statement of financial position as at August 31, 2024, the summary statement of operations for the year then ended, and related notes, are derived from the audited financial statements prepared in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations, of the Organization as at and for the year ended August 31, 2024. We expressed an unmodified audit opinion on those financial statements in our report dated December 17, 2024.
The summary financial statements do not contain all the disclosures required by Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations applied in the preparation of the audited financial statements of the Organization. Reading the summary financial statements, therefore, is not a substitute for reading the audited financial statements of the Organization.
Management's Responsibility for the Summary Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation of a summary of the audited financial statements on the basis described in note 1.
Auditor’s Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the summary financial statements based on our procedures, which were conducted in accordance with Canadian Auditing Standard (CAS) 810, “Engagements to Report on Summary Financial Statements”.
Opinion
In our opinion, the summary financial statements derived from the audited financial statements of the Organization as at and for the year ended August 31, 2024 are a fair summary of those financial statements, in accordance with the basis described in note 1.
Chartered Professional Accountants, Licensed Public Accountants
Ottawa, Canada
December 17, 2024
Morgan Krakow Fulbright Canada Student
Canada Colloquium IV
Fulbright Canada 2024
Fulbright Canada, in partnership with the Center for the Study of Canada at SUNY Plattsburgh, the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa, and the Canadian Consulate in San Francisco, hosts the fourth Canada Colloquium. Titled "Contemporary Challenges to Democracy and Democratic Institutions," the colloquium explores pressing issues such as political divisions, challenges to democratic institutions, economic differences, public sentiment on governance, and the rise of populist movements.
Fulbright Canada launches the Fulbright Canada Entrepreneurship Initiative, expanding its commitment to fostering innovation and global progress. This new program empowers aspiring entrepreneurs to develop solutions to pressing global challenges, from environmental resilience to economic sustainability. In collaboration with Alacrity Canada and Startup Science, the initiative provides participants with hands-on startup acceleration, mentorship from industry experts, and a fully scalable online platform to guide them from ideation to commercialization. This initiative not only strengthens Canada-U.S. collaboration in innovation but also reinforces Fulbright Canada’s mission to create lasting impact through education, opportunity, and leadership.
2024 Killam Spring Seminar in Washington, D.C.
The 2024 Killam Spring Seminar takes place every May in Washington, D.C., bringing together Killam Fellows and program partners for a dynamic three-day event. Hosted at the Hamilton Hotel, the seminar features networking opportunities, professional development sessions, and cultural outings. Highlights include a welcome meeting and orientation, a visit to the Embassy of Canada, and a guided tour of the U.S. Capitol. This annual seminar continues to strengthen crossborder academic exchange and fosters a vibrant community of emerging leaders.
Fulbright Canada Entrepreneurship Initiative
Entrepreneurship Initiative
Canada Colloquium IV
Killam Spring Seminar 2024, Washington, D.C.
After a hiatus due to COVID-19, the Fulbright Canada – Maple Leaf Foundation Exchange Program was relaunched, connecting high school students for a transformative cross-border experience. This year, Canadian students from West Carleton Secondary School in Ontario visited Boston, while U.S. students from Brighton High School in Boston explored Ottawa.
In Ottawa, students toured the House of Commons, U.S. Embassy, Carleton University, and the Canadian Museum of History. They also visited the Museum of Agriculture/Experimental Farm and participated in the Canadian Tulip Festival. In Boston, Canadian students explored the Freedom Trail, Harvard University, the Peabody Museum, and MIT, and attended a Red Sox game.
The exchange fostered cultural understanding through academic tours, sports, and shared activities, helping students build lasting friendships and global perspectives through historical tours, educational sessions, sports, and shared activities.
This program continues to inspire global citizenship and leadership by connecting young people from diverse backgrounds.
Maple Leaf Foundation Exchange
Students at the Maple Leaf Foundation Exchange.
Students at the Maple Leaf Foundation Exchange.
Strategic Plan 2023-2028
Fulbright Canada launches an ambitious new strategic plan to navigate the evolving landscape of post-secondary education and international exchange. Developed in collaboration with key stakeholders, the plan prioritizes excellence, opportunity, and impact. It outlines bold initiatives to strengthen core programs, expand through innovative mandate-driven initiatives like Honouring Nations Canada and the Fulbright Canada Entrepreneurship Initiative, and foster deeper engagement across the Fulbright Canada community.
New Board Members
Fulbright Canada proudly welcomes six distinguished leaders to its Board of Directors.
New Canadian Board Members:
Mark Beckles, VP at RBC.
Dr. Lesley Brown, President of Yukon University.
Bill Flanagan, President of the University of Alberta.
Indira Naidoo-Harris, Associate VP at the University of Guelph.
New U.S. Board Members:
Dr. Laurie Patton, 17th President of Middlebury College.
Larry Grant, seasoned executive in finance, operations, and strategic partnerships.
Fall Orientation 2024
Every year, Fulbright Canada welcomes the incoming cohort of American Fulbright students and scholars, along with the entire cohort of Killam Fellows, at the annual Fall Orientation in Ottawa.
In September 2024, 63 grantees join the two-day orientation and take advantage of several enrichment activities. Among them are information sessions, academic panels, networking opportunities, visits to several cultural landmarks in Ottawa, and fun social events. These visits include private tours of the Supreme Court of Canada, the Canadian Museum of History, and the annual friendly hockey game at the Carleton University Ice House.
Strategic Plan 2023-2028
Fulbright Canada welcomes six new Board members.
Fall Orientation 2023-2024 Hockey Game
Fulbright Canada Secretariat
Dr. Michael K. Hawes
President and Chief Executive Officer
Rachel Moore
Executive Assistant to the CEO
Finance
Ava Kovats
Director of Finance, Human Resources and Administration
Nesreen EI-Onsi Finance and Office Manager
Programs
Brad Hector Director of Programs
Iman Abdulmoneim Program Officer, Recruitment
Madeleine Asimi
Program Officer, Fulbright Students and Scholars, Undergraduate Students
Public Affairs
Carolina Celi Public Affairs Officer
Laura Stipic Public Affairs Officer
Cheryl Cheung Social Media Coordinator
EDUCATION USa
Jenika Heim
EducationUSA Advisor, Ottawa
Rachel Liu
EducationUSA Advisor , Vancouver
Honouring Nations Canada
Robin McLay
Regional Director, Fulbright Canada West Special Advisor to the CEO
Kassandra Sison Administrative Officer
sUMMER INTERN
Caroline Kirkey
Honorary Appointments
Henry Dauphin Senior Advisor
Dr. Ralph Nilson President Emeritus in Residence
Toni Doman-Vandyke Fulbright Canada Student