Research Projects & Awards

Funded Research Projects

• Skyhar, C. L., Graham, J. M., & Lam, M. Stronger together: Interagency cooperation to address homelessness and mobility in rural areas. Funded by The Brandon Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation (Feb. 3, 2020). Amount $117,539.00 Role: Principal Investigator
• Smith, C. A., & Skyhar, C. L. Developing capacity for leading change in rural educational contexts through simulation.  Funded by a Brandon University Research Grant (Dec., 2018). Amount $3944. Role: Co-Investigator
• Skyhar, C. L., & Farrell, A.  Developing teacher identity in tomorrow’s teachers. Funded by a BU New Faculty Research Grant (Jan., 2018) – Amount $4407.86 and a BU Knowledge Mobilization Grant (Dec., 2019) – Amount $2000. Role: Principal Investigator
• Nantais, M., Valloton, T., & Skyhar, C. L. Increasing numeracy awareness and skills for community and parents. In partnership with Brandon School Division (BSD). Funded by a Brandon University Outreach Grant (plus support from BSD & BU PD Unit). Amount $3000. Role: Co-Investigator

Research Awards

• Award for Theses and Dissertations on Teacher Education Recognition (June, 2019) – Canadian Association for Teacher Education (CATE)
• Outstanding Conference Submission (April, 2019) – American Educational Research Association (AERA) – Constructivist Theory, Research, and Practice SIG #25