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2026 Honours cohort presents research
After months of hard work, our Honours students presented their research on April 16-17 to faculty, colleagues, family and friends.
Over the two days, students delivered engaging presentations across a wide range of topics ranging from Indigenous experiences within colonial legal systems to the role of media and public platforms in shaping narratives and opinions. Their presentations showcased not only their ability to think critically but also their commitment to making a positive impact on the community.
2026 Honours students
Trevor Damon
- Thesis: If judges don't consistently follow the law, why should we?: A thematic legal content analysis of Indigenous cases post-Ipeelee from the BCCA
- Supervisor: Tamara O’Doherty, and David MacAlister
Julianna Douglas
- Thesis: PCL-R Evidence in Canadian and United States Criminal Courts: A Comparison of Male and Female Defendant Cases
- Supervisor: Evan McCuish
Owen Grannary
- Thesis: Controlling the Controllers: How Police use Super Controllers to Solve Crime Problems
- Supervisor: Shannon Linning
Ekam Kochar
- Thesis: White-collar crime: Criminal fraud in corporate settings
- Supervisor: Margaret Hall
"For me, the Honours program really pushed me out of my comfort zone. Having to do all your own research and then defend it was both scary and rewarding," says 2026 Honours student Owen Gannary. "I think independent research can be really intimidating the first time. There’s no rubric or clear guideline to follow, so it can feel like you’re just treading water without much direction, but with time, guidance from my supervisor, and trusting the process, it all came together."
Goldie Leighton
- Thesis: “She wanted the train but not the shame”: A Thematic Analysis of Reddit comments in response to the 2025 Hockey Canada Verdict
- Supervisor: Danielle Murdoch
Emily Maxwell
- Thesis: Not a “Ticket to Freedom”: Framing the NCRMD Verdict in Canadian News Media
- Supervisor: Dawn Rault
Brianna Park
- Thesis: Youth Psychopathy and Adult Offending in Emerging Adulthood: The Moderating Role of Offense Motivation
- Supervisor: Evan McCuish
Alayna Pezzuto
- Thesis: A Vermin That Can't Be Exterminated: Remote Access Trojans In Video Games
- Supervisor: Richard Frank
Mi Tran
- Thesis: Protection or control? A content analysis of Parliamentary debates on human trafficking and im/migrant sex work in Canada
- Supervisor: Tamara O’Doherty and Bryan Kinney
Larae Wycotte
- Thesis: Living in a Prison Without Walls: An Autoethnographic Account of an Indigenous Relationship Navigating Colonial “Justice” Systems
- Supervisor: Sheri Fabian
Congratulations to this year’s cohort for their dedication and outstanding work.