MAIS Research Cafe Series
Hang out and recharge with your professors!
MAIS students and faculty are invited to a series of brief talks by MAIS faculty about their research and teaching interests—followed by time to ‘hang out’ in a relaxed, social environment. The cafés take place every two months on Tuesday afternoons from 2 to 3:30 p.m. (Mountain). Those teaching in the MAIS program, as well as program students or anyone taking one or more MAIS courses, are welcome.
March 24, 2026
Dr. Angela Specht will discuss the role of community-based research in helping nonprofits build capacity and share their stories. She’ll explore how storytelling strengthens community engagement, communicates organizational values, and fosters partnerships and action. Dr. Specht will highlight her work on Nature Journaling with the Wabamun and District Museum, as well as new collaborations with the Wabamun Watershed Management Council that explore the stories of Wabamun Lake—its wildlife, water health, people, and environmental fragility.
Upcoming Research Café sessions
May 19, 2026 – Dr. Norin Taj: Leadership Development among Racialized Immigrant Girls