Year-end Thesis Poster Presentations
Tags: Vol. 4, June 2024, Issue 2
Throughout the final weeks of the Winter semester, many of the FSCS degree-level programs hosted their annual thesis poster presentations. These events serve as a valuable platform for graduating students to share their research projects with faculty members and peers. The collaborative nature of these gatherings fosters constructive discussions, feedback, and appreciation of each student’s work. Read on for an overview of the presentations from each program.
Bachelor of Child and Youth Care (BCYC)
One Wednesday April 10th, seventy students from the BCYC program presented their research projects in the G Commons. A large gathering of FSCS faculty members and staff came out to show their support. Students presented on a wide range of topics, including “Burnout and the Effects on Field Readiness”; “Experiences of Black Female Students in Post-Secondary Education”; “Impacts of Immigration on International Students at Humber College”; and “Experiences of Racialized CYC Practitioners.” The BCYC Faculty are proud of all the thesis students’ dedication and effort!
Bachelor of Behavioural Science (BBS)
On April 4th, BBS students presented their research during a virtual conference. Since its inception in 2016, the Bachelor of Behavioural Science program has been dedicated to showcasing student research through conference-style events. This year’s event featured a diverse array of research topics in behavioral science. From “The Factors Leading to Stress and Burnout Among Professionals Supporting People with Challenging Behaviors” to “Sexual Education for Individuals with Special Needs: Understanding and Overcoming Current Obstacles,” each presentation delved into pressing issues within the field. Other topics included “Misdiagnosed/Untreated ADHD and its Impact on the Mental Health of Black Females” and “Effective Emotional Regulation for Older Adults with Disabilities.”
Bachelor of Social Science – Criminal Justice (BSSCJ)
On Thursday, April 18th, over one hundred students from the Bachelor of Social Science - Criminal Justice program came together to present their thesis posters. Featuring 63 academic posters, the event covered diverse research topics including policy analysis, criminal behavior, justice system evaluation, victimization, mental health, restorative justice, and social inequality. Students demonstrated their impressive theory application and research skills, showcasing both quantitative and qualitative outcomes. Second- and third-year students, faculty members, and family all joined to celebrate their success and engage with their work.
Bachelor of Community Development (CDEV)
The 4th year students in the Bachelor of Community Development (CDEV) program worked throughout the academic year with community partners to answer a research question that both came from the community and was of benefit to the community. Students showcased the results of these community-based participatory research projects on Wednesday, April 10th in the G building Commons. Their research partners and topics included:
- City of Toronto, Toronto Strong Neighbourhoods Strategy – students created an evaluation framework for the Toronto Strong Neighbourhoods Strategy based on input from local residents who participated in city-led programs, equity strategies and action plans.
- Lakeshore Area Multipurpose Community Health Centre (LAMP) Community GARDENS Project – students conducted a program reflection focused on the role of the Gardens Advisory Committee (GAC) in the LAMP Gardens project.
- Richview Community Care Services – students explored sources of conflict from the perspective of Personal Support Workers (PSWs), in order to support understanding, managing, and resolving conflicts among PSWs and between PSWs and clients.
Partners from each agency attended the poster presentation, as well as over 40 attendees from the wider community.
