Can we control mosquito populations and limit the spread of disease? What are strategies for empowering Indigenous populations to repossess/protect traditional territories? What are the limits of "empathy" in art? These are some of the big questions being asked by York's researchers: six recent graduates of the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) have been named recipients of the FGS Thesis & Dissertation Prize.
"From the politics of food security in India to a film about the refugee experience in Canada, these projects showcase the range of knowledge being created at York," said Thomas Loebel, dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies. "This research shows our graduates critically engaging with, and breaking new ground in, their academic disciplines. The result is work with real-world impact."
The Thesis & Dissertation Prizes are distributed by FGS to celebrate exceptional master's and PhD theses from the previous calendar year. Recipients will be invited to the FGS Scholars Reception in November, where their work will be showcased and recognized.
