Mara Penner

CHASI team shares research at Pacific Sociological Association

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Photo of the 12 members of the CHASI team on stage posing for a photo. Dr. Martha Dow holds an award certificate. Four people are wearing CHASI-branded sweatshirts, and all have conference name badges on.

The Community Health and Social Innovation Hub (CHASI) had the privilege of attending the 95th Pacific Sociological Association (PSA) Conference in San Diego, California, from March 21–24, 2024. CHASI’s team of faculty, students, and staff was well represented, with 12 members of the team in attendance, and most giving presentations. The conference was an excellent … Read more

CHASI highlights undergraduate research at KPU conference

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Photo of a panel of speakers on stage.

Student-driven research is a core pillar of CHASI, and undergraduate students are at the centre of all of CHASI’s work, from proposal to delivery. On March 15, the CHASI team had the opportunity to highlight the role of students at Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Empowering Minds: Inspiring and Showcasing Undergraduate Research conference. The conference focused on … Read more

CHASI Does Skating — Team-building the CHASI way

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Video thumbnail that reads "CHASI Does Skating" with a video still in the background showing a person doing a hockey stop on ice, spraying ice up towards the camera.

The CHASI team has recently taken up a new bonding and team-building activity, and it’s one that brings a few bumps and bruises along with it. With a semi-weekly skate, the team has had the chance to connect beyond work, get some exercise, and start Fridays off the right way. Learn more in the video … Read more