CBU Student Research Hub
CBU’s Office of Research and Graduate Studies (ORGS) is eager to support and celebrate the student research experience. It’s about empowering CBU students to make links between classroom learning, the research experience and how to approach complex questions. It’s also about doing amazing research with world-class CBU researchers as mentors, contributing to community-engaged research and building a portfolio of their experiences.
Spring 2024 Student Snapshot Thesis
CBU faculty Sarah MacRae, Shannon Landers and Shauna MacDonald provide training sessions to eight students as they prepare to share their research with a live audience on April 4. Thanks to other faculty mentors, including Felix Odartey-Wellington, Michael MacDonald and Peter MacIntyre.
Join us for the annual Student Snapshot Thesis, April 4, 2024, starting at 11:45. Modeled after the national 3M event, students present their work in a 3-minute presentation, using one static slide. Please note, presentation order may differ from the list provided. Join us in CC261, or email research@cbu.ca for a virtual link.
Student Snapshot Thesis, Thursday, April 4, 11:45 – 12:45, CC261
| Matthew Dean | Effects of shelter belts on insect biomass and biodiversity in lowbush blueberry, Vaccinium angustifolium fields
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| Ainsley Pelley | Examining Loving-Kindness as an Intervention for Anxiety and Overgeneralization
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| Madison MacDonald | Understanding Commercial Fishers’ Perspectives on Marine Protected Areas in Cape Breton
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| Sarah Smith | Assessing the use of translocation as a tool to prevent the extirpation of a population of yellow lampmussel (Lampsilis cariosa) in Nova Scotia
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| Gabriella Samways | The Agency of Women in Bute, Scotland in 1662
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| Samantha Williams-Pendergast | The Social Identity Approach to Leadership and its Effect on Group Cohesion
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| Angelina Tortola | Social identity, leadership and resilience at a rural youth centre: A case study
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| Christopher Mulvihill | Surgeons of Louisbourg: the practices and place of surgeons in 18th century colonial Louisbourg |
How do I get involved in research during my studies at CBU?
Students often ask how to get involved in research at CBU. First, bring your curiosity to the classroom. Ask questions, share things you’ve read or learned – show that you are inquisitive and like to learn new things. Next, approach your instructors and let them know you are interested in research opportunities. It may help to get familiar with your professor’s research and scholarly publications.
As part of CBU’s Strategic Research Plan, we’ve committed resources to increase research opportunities for undergraduates, as well as mentoring and training for graduate students.
CBU offers two programs to support the student research experience. This may include research opportunities with CBU faculty, connections to community and industry partners or a combination of these experiences. Click below for featured opportunities.
Career Services for Students
Visit CBU’s Career Services to explore job postings that may include research assistant positions, work-study placements and even volunteer opportunities with a focus on research. Check back regularly for updates.
Career Services – Cape Breton University: Cape Breton University (cbu.ca)
