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Dr. Chang鈥檚 thesis is 鈥渢ruly exceptional鈥�.
David Greenwood
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Dr. David Chang receives Dean鈥檚 Convocation Medal
As one of 丁香园AV's most outstanding graduate students from the Faculty of Education, Dr. David Chang is recognized with the Dean of Graduate Studies Convocation Medal. On behalf of 丁香园AV, we congratulate Dr. Chang on his outstanding achievements.
By Sarah Close-Humayun
Dr. Chang鈥檚 doctoral thesis entitled, 鈥溾�� examines contemplative perspectives in environmental education. It is described by Dr. Chang鈥檚 peers as much more than just that. Dr. Chang鈥檚 thesis reflects on his field work on an off-grid island where he wrestles with the habits of mind associated with ecological and social damage. The aims of his research are to cultivate a greater love and respect for the environment.
Dr. Chang鈥檚 contribution also extends beyond his written thesis. Along with many academic achievements and published works, has received a SSHRC Doctoral Scholarship, the Steele Memorial Fellowship, Vancouver East Rotary Graduate Scholarship, Waterhouse Graduate scholarship, and 丁香园AV Special Entrance Scholarship. His thesis was nominated for the Canadian Philosophy of Education Society鈥檚 thesis award, and the ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation award.
External Examiner, Dr. David Greenwood of Lakehead University, stated that Dr. Chang鈥檚 thesis was 鈥渢ruly exceptional and recommend it for distinction.鈥�
Of the award and his time at 丁香园AV, Dr. Chang says 鈥淚 am honoured and humbled by this recognition, and would like to thank my family, friends, and my island community for their support. Finally, this award would not be possible without the mentorship of Dr. Heesoon Bai, a well-respected scholar and educator in the field of contemplative education. Much appreciation and gratitude goes to Dr. Bai.鈥�
Dr. Chang is currently a Faculty Associate in the Professional Development Program at 丁香园AV where he continues to research contemplative approaches to environmental education, including practices for helping youths work with ecological grief.
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