Two UNBC researchers have received federal funding to help them continue their studies.
History Professor Dr. Dana Wessell Lightfoot has received $240,994 over five years to study 15th-century Jewish women who converted to Christianity in Spain, while Education Assistant Professor Dr. Hartley Banack received $60,489 over two years to study Kindergarten to Grade 12 climate change education in northern BC.
The money comes from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) Insight Grant program.
“With support from SSHRC, UNBC researchers are generating knowledge that addresses pressing societal issues and informs public policy,” said UNBC President Dr. Geoff Payne.
“These grants allow UNBC to leverage its unique position to engage with local and global challenges, furthering its mission to mobilize knowledge and build capacity for the advancement of thriving communities.”
The SSHRC is one of three major federal research funding agencies.
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