Research Recast(ed)

Research Recast(ed)

Join hosts Kelsie Johntson and John Jonson as they explore the scholarly and creative activities happening at MacEwan University with a focus on how faculty influence and/or incorporate students, teaching and the larger community into their projects. Each episode, Kelsie and John are joined by a MacEwan faculty member to dive into their scholarly projects and bring them to life. Covering topics from theatre, community-based research and advocacy to mental health, neuroscience, and everything in between. Created in collaboration with MacEwan’s Office of Research Services and Faculty of Fine Arts and Communications, with support from Sheena Rossiter, expert consultant, Faculty of Fine Arts and Communications. Funding for the podcast is partially provided by the Government of Canada through the Research Support Fund.

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April 16, 2026 30 mins
On today’s episode, Dr. Aidan Forth, an Associate Professor in the Department of Humanities at MacEwan University, explores the imperial origins of concentration and refugee camps, archival research methods, and his new SSHRC-funded project on 19th-century steamships and globalization.
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Up first on today’s episode, Tristin Tanton will walk us through her work in using macrofossil analysis to study the dietary habits of the Franklin Ground Squirrel. Then, Alicia Farvolden will discuss her work balancing urban wellness and structural inequality, and lastly, Edelaine Alejandro will explain what the ‘freeze’ response is and how understanding it can lead to better trauma-informed care for survivors of sexual violence.
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On today’s episode, Dr. Brian Franczak, an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at MacEwan University, shares how he uses statistics to solve real-world questions, why interdisciplinary collaboration matters, and what his work with an undergraduate student on NHL salary predictions reveals about the power of data.
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On today’s episode, Dr. Sarah Copland, an Associate Professor at MacEwan University, talks about stories as communication between authors and audiences, the ethics/politics of literary scandals like James Frey and Joseph Boyden, and what Goodreads/Amazon reviews teach us about narrative impact.
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On today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Kathryn Holland, assistant professor of English and program coordinator of the Gender Studies minor at MacEwan University. We’ll discuss her digital approach to understanding feminist literature, get a walk-through of her current project, the Orlando Project, and learn how this textbase is being used to fuel spin-off projects and influence curriculums here at MacEwan.  

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In part two, we continue the conversation about the Next Step Digital Life Skills project. Dr. Isabelle Sperano, an assistant professor, and Jennifer Danko, associate professor from the Department of Design, join us to discuss the process of developing an online platform to support youth transitioning out of foster care.
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In part one, we are joined by Rebecca Stiller, an assistant professor from the Department of Child and Youth Care, and Faye Hamilton, an associate professor from the Department of Social Work at MacEwan University. Together, we discuss their Next Step Digital Life Skills project on supporting foster youth as they transition out of care, and how building a more accessible system can help ease that process.
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On today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Janet Kemei, an assistant professor in the Faculty of Nursing at MacEwan University. We’ll discuss the stigma that surrounds mental health in Black communities, how we can leverage technology as a way to make mental health care accessible, and how important access to health care really is.**

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On today’s episode, we are joined by Sheena Rossiter, an assistant professor in the Department of Communications and Head of Media Production at MacEwan University. We’ll discuss the process behind her newest documentary, The Perfect Match, how continuing to work in the media industry helps her stay connected to the rapidly evolving field of media, and how her creative practice is being used to help connect, inform and educate. 

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On today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Arka Mukherjee, an assistant professor in the Department of Decision Sciences at MacEwan University. We’ll discuss corporate social responsibility, the research that goes into product recalls, and how Dr. Arka is using Game Theory to combat greenwashing in the business sector.
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On today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Mohammed Elmorsy, an associate professor in the Department of Computer Science at MacEwan University. We’ll discuss artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, biochemistry, and how these fields come together to help people make better decisions for their health and the environment.
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On today’s episode, we are joined by Mona Haimour, an assistant professor in the Department of Integrative Nursing Systems in the Faculty of Nursing at MacEwan University. We’ll discuss looking at the climate crisis through a health-focused lens, the role documentary films play in her research, and the work she has done to change curricula in the nursing department to prepare students for life after graduation.
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On today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Baiju Vareed, an associate professor in the department of social work at MacEwan University. We’ll discuss the important role social work plays in immigration, the difference between agricultural and industrial cultures, and the privilege of time
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On today’s episode we are joined by Dr. Benjamin Bourrie, an assistant professor in the department of biological sciences at MacEwan University. We’ll discuss all things fermentation: the role it plays in food, the potential health benefits, and the process of spontaneous fermentation in beer.
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On today’s episode, we are joined by Soni Dasmohapatra, an assistant professor in the department of arts and cultural management at MacEwan University. We’ll discuss the importance of community connection, the vital role that the arts play in our world, and the history of the Asian diaspora in Edmonton.
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On today’s episode we are joined by Dr. Miranda Giacomin, an associate professor in the psychology department at MacEwan University. We’ll discuss narcissists personality traits, the difference between male and female leaders, and why first impressions matter so much. 
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On today’s episode, we are joined by Teddy Carter, an assistant professor of Indigenous knowledge and strategy and internal business within MacEwan University's School of Business. We’ll discuss the concept of self-location, the revitalization of cultural traditions, and how Teddy is working to incorporate land-based learning into the business world.

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On today’s episode, we are joined by Deric Olsen, the dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts and Communications at MacEwan University. We’ll discuss what's currently happening within the faculty, what we can expect to see in the future, and how Deric, within his role as dean, plans to help and support faculty and students alike reach their full potential.

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In today’s episode Heather Fitzsimmons Frey and Madison Francoeur sat down with Brooklyn Leschyshyn to discuss their work on their project “Young People are the Future: Youth Engagement in Living History Museums.” They talk about Fort Edmonton Park, the Ukrainian Culture Centre, and the Calgary Heritage Park, and how the experiences of young people at these places are helping to shift which narratives are being shared when it comes...
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In today’s episode, Dr. Joshua Toth delves into the world of metafiction and autofiction in both movies and literature in the postmodern world. He explains how the plastic nature of language allows it to be indefinitely shaped and altered. He will also talk about how he is using his Board of Governors Research Chair, and the time away from teaching it grants him, to further his research at MacEwan University.
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