Current graduate students

I grew up about an hour outside of Montreal, on a small horse-farm. During my undergrad at McGill, I was fortunate to have the chance to do research in Professor Taylor's lab, where I became interested in understanding how cues from the outside world may influence our ability to control our behavior.

I am now beginning my masters in psychology, and am interested in exploring what factors may collectively influence a group's ability to self-control, and the effect that one's collective identity may have on one's capacity to regulate his/her behavior. Specifically I...

Born and raised in the Northwest Territories, I am a proud Northerner and my interests in Northern issues and Aboriginal peoples brought me to McGill where I discovered my penchant for social psychology almost by accident while taking Dr. Taylor’s introductory class. I completed my B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Anthropology and focus on Native studies at McGill and am now pursuing my research interests at the graduate level. Currently, I am investigating the role of cultural identity in the maintenance of widespread dysfunctional behaviours within Aboriginal communities.

I always had a keen interest in understanding the world surrounding me, especially the major issues I felt very concerned about. I decided to be a social psychologist because research provides understanding and evidence based solutions to social issues I wish to solve. As I was completing my undergraduate honor degree at Université de Montréal, I worked on adolescence with Professor Claes and identity/immigration issues with Professor de la Sablonnière. My interest in disadvantaged youth and education brought me to do my graduate studies at McGill University, under the supervision of...