Please note that the information provided here is a curated selection; a comprehensive CV is available upon reasonable request.
Education
2025 (expected)
Ph.D., Cognitive Science, Carleton University
Supervisor: Dr. Jo-Anne LeFevre
Thesis Title: How Mathematical Language Shapes Adult’s Problem Solving
2021
Master of Cognitive Science, Carleton University
Supervisor: Dr. Jim Davies
Thesis Title: Simulating Human Imagination: The Scaling and Placement of Objects in Procedural Generation of 3D Scenes
Specialized Training
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2023
Modules: Environment, Phonology, Lexicon, Morphosyntax
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2022
Modules: Introduction to Knowledge Mobilization, Building Partnerships, Inclusivity, Planning, Research Communications Strategy, Research Impact and Evaluation, Developing Communications Materials, Planning Collaborative Events/Public Engagement
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2022
Modules: Management for Research Projects, Thesis & Dissertation Layout Made Easy, Grey is the New Black – Grey Literature: How to Find It, Systematic and Scoping Reviews: An Overview & Demonstration, Stata: An Introduction, Introduction to SPSS
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2022
Modules: Engaging with Audiences Through Storytelling, Introduction to Knowledge Mobilization, Creating Portfolios, Using Social Media as an Academic
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2022
Modules: Writing in the Workplace, Writing Academic Articles, Writing Grant Proposals, Introduction to Report Writing
Selected Awards
2024/2025
Ontario Graduate Scholarship
2023/2024
Derbyshire Graduate Scholarship in Cognitive Science
2022/2023
Derbyshire Graduate Scholarship in Cognitive Science
2021/2022
Hamlin Graduate Fellowship
2021/2022
Cognitive Science Graduate Scholarship
Publications
Presentations
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International Conferences
Blumenthal, A., Bourque, T., Ezeugwu, C., Oyekola, A., Milosavljevic, B., Lloyd-Fox, S., Cook, C., Draper, C., Blanchette, I. (2024, April 13-16). African Brain and Cognitive Development (AfriBCD) Network: A step towards better representation of neurocognition research in Africa. [Lightning talk and poster presentation]. Cognitive Neuroscience Society (CNS) 2024 Annual Meeting, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Bourque, T., LeFevre, J. A., Douglas, H., Skwarchuk, S. L., Xu, C., Maloney, E. A., Wylie, J., Simms, V., & Osana, H. P. (2022, July 21-23). Learning math en français? The importance of domain-specific vocabulary. [Poster presentation]. 7th Biennial International Mind, Brain, and Education Society (IMBES) Conference 2022, Montreal, PQ, Canada.
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National Conferences
Bourque, T., Russo, L., & Promislow, A. (2022, May 28). Determiner Quantifiers: Differences Between Native and Non-native Speakers of English. [Talk]. 14th edition of the Toronto-Ottawa-Montreal (TOM) Semantics Workshop, Zoom.
Bourque, T., Russo, L., & Promislow, A. (2021, May 21). Determiner Quantifiers in English. [Lightning talk and poster presentation]. 13th edition of the Toronto-Ottawa-Montreal (TOM) Semantics Workshop, Zoom.
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Local Conferences
Retanal, F., Bourque, T., Wales, E., Barnoin, G., & Kahwaji, L. (2024, June 13). WiCSC+ Trainee and UCA present “How to Get Leadership and Research Skills”. [Panel]. 2024 Interdisciplinary Conference in Psychology (ICP), Ottawa, ON.
Bourque, T., Xu, C., Simms, V., Skwarchuk, S. L., Osana, H. P., Maloney, E. A., LeFevre, J. A., & Wylie, J. (2024, April 12). Math Language Learning. [Poster presentation]. 2024 Carleton Cognitive Science Graduate Conference, Ottawa, ON.
Bourque, T., Cunha, V., Wales, E., & Kahwaji, L. (2024, April 12). WiCSC+ Trainee presents “Academic CVs and Resumes”. [Panel]. 2024 Carleton Cognitive Science Graduate Conference, Ottawa, ON.
Mekhalalati, S., Hamilton, A., Chiarelli, V., Russo, L., Al Assafin, S., & Bourque, T. (2023, April 15). Emotional Intensity in L1 and L2 in English and French Elicited by Short Scenarios. [Poster presentation]. 2023 Carleton Cognitive Science Graduate Conference, Gather.town.
Russo, L., Bourque, T., & Promislow, A. (2022, May 9). Semantics of Determiner Quantifiers in English, French and Turkish. [Poster presentation]. 2022 Carleton Linguistics Graduate Conference, Ottawa, ON.
Bourque, T., LeFevre, J. A., Douglas, H., Skwarchuk, S. L., Xu, C., Maloney, E. A., Wylie, J., Simms, V., & Osana, H. P. (2022, April 29). Learning math en français? The importance of domain-specific vocabulary. [Poster presentation]. 2022 Carleton Cognitive Science Graduate Conference, Gather.town.
Bourque, T., Russo, L., & Promislow, A. (2022, April 30). Determiner Quantifiers: Differences Between Native and Non-native Speakers of English. [Poster presentation]. 2022 Carleton Cognitive Science Graduate Conference, Gather.town.
Bourque, T., Russo, L., & Promislow, A. (2021, April 10). Determiner Quantifiers in English. [Poster presentation]. 2021 Carleton Cognitive Science Graduate Conference, Gather.town.
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Other Presentations
Bourque, T. (2024, February 12). Crafting Impactful Communication: A Workshop on Knowledge Mobilization and Infographics [Talk]. Pickering Centre for Human Development, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
Bourque, T. (2023, November 7). AfriBCD presents “How to use Teams, make a bilingual presentation, and upgrade your social media networking skills” [Talk]. AfriBCD Network, Zoom
Bourque, T., Retanal, F., & Kahwaji, L. (2023, October 13). WiCSC+ Trainee presents “Resources for cognitive science trainees: networking, alt-ac jobs, and supporting neurodiverse students”. [Talk]. Ottawa University Cognitive Seminar, Zoom
Bourque, T., Retanal, F., & Kahwaji, L. (2023, October 11). WiCSC+ Trainee presents “Resources for cognitive science trainees: networking, alt-ac jobs, and supporting neurodiverse students”. [Talk]. Carleton Cognitive Science Colloquia Series, Hybrid Zoom
Bourque, T. (2023, March 24). Effective Poster Presentations. [Talk]. Honours Seminar in Cognitive Science at Carleton University, Hybrid Zoom.
Bourque, T. (2022, September 21). Advancing Your Research: Impact of a Mitacs Accelerate Internship, Covidence, and Knowledge Mobilization Practices. [Talk]. Carleton Cognitive Science Colloquia Series, Hybrid Zoom.
Bourque, T., Russo, L., & Promislow, A. (2022, February 1). Determiner Quantifiers in English. [Talk]. Carleton Linguistics Reading Group, Zoom.
Merkley, R. & Bourque, T. (2021, October 14). Assessing Number Word Learning: A Systematic Review of the Give-N task. [Talk]. Talking Research: Faculty and Students Discuss Research Conducted with Support from FASS covid-19 RA Grants (Carleton), Zoom.
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Service to the Academic Community
Affiliations
2024
Associate Member, Mathematical Cognition and Learning Society (MCLS)
2023 – present
Head of Operations, African Brain and Cognitive Development (AfriBCD) network
2023 – present
Associate Departmental Representative (ADR), Canadian Society for Brain, Behaviour and Cognitive Science (CSBBCS)
2022 – present
Governing Board Member, Women in Cognitive Science-Canada Trainee Board (WiCSC+ Trainee)
2022 – 2024
Student Member, International Mind, Brain, and Education Society (IMBES)
2022
Student Member, Cognitive Science Society
2021 – present
Student Member, Pickering Centre for Human Development
Peer Review
2023
Journal of Educational Psychology, 1 review
2022
Developmental Science, 1 review
Event Planning
2024
Organizing Committee for WiCSC+ Meeting at CSBBCS 2024
Women in Cognitive Science (WiCSC+) Meeting and Speed Mentoring event at the Canadian Society for Brain, Behaviour and Cognitive Science (CSBBCS) Conference, Edmonton, AB.
2024
Lead Conference Organizer, Carleton Cognitive Science Graduate Conference 2024
In-person at Carleton University, Ottawa, ON (with Zoom options).
2023
Organizing Committee for WiCSC+ Meeting at CSBBCS 2023
Women in Cognitive Science (WiCSC+) Meeting (Tri-Agency Awards Panel and Q&A, Speed Mentoring) at the Canadian Society for Brain, Behaviour and Cognitive Science (CSBBCS) Conference, Guelph, ON.
2023
Lead Conference Organizer, Carleton Cognitive Science Graduate Conference 2023
Hybrid (Gather.town / Zoom and in-person at Carleton University, Ottawa, ON) multi-day conference.
2022
Lead Conference Organizer, Carleton Cognitive Science Graduate Conference 2022
Gather.town multi-day conference.
2021
Conference Organizing Committee, Carleton Cognitive Science Graduate Conference 2021
Gather.town multi-day conference.
Other
Sep. 2023
African Brain and Cognitive Development Network Knowledge Exchange Meeting 2023 (conference discussion moderator)
2022 – present
Carleton Graduate Research Showcase for Cognitive Science (concept development, creation and management of showcase)
2022 – 2023
Carleton Cognitive Science Cyclical Program Review (graduate student perspective on the final report and meeting with external reviewers)
Jun. 2022
PD Webinar Organized by the Critical Transitions in Early Math CoP: Numeracy Screeners (discussion facilitator)
Professional Experience
Research
May 2024 - present
Research Assistant, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON
May 2023 - present
Research Assistant, Université Laval, Québec, QC
Sep. 2021 - present
Research Assistant, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON
Feb 2022 - Mar 2023
Mitacs Accelerate Intern, Neuralign - Intervention Evaluation through Learning Centres
Jun. 2021 - Nov. 2022
Research Assistant, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON
Other
Sep. 2014 – Jul. 2016
Tutor, Tutor Doctor, Sudbury, ON
Jun.-Sep. 2011
Systems and Process Controls (Summer Student Position), Hatch (Engineering Consultants), Sudbury, ON
Jun.-Sep. 2010
Science Demonstrator, Science North (Interactive Science Museum), Sudbury, ON
Teaching Experience
Guest Lectures
Winter 2023
Effective Poster Presentations (CGSC3908 - Honours Seminar in Cognitive Science)
Neurodiversity (FYSM1607-A - Thinking and Knowing)
Neuroscience (FYSM1607-A - Thinking and Knowing)
Getting Involved in Research (FYSM1607-C - Thinking and Knowing)
Fall 2022
Language and Concepts (FYSM1607-A - Thinking and Knowing)
Personal Identity (FYSM1607-A/C - Thinking and Knowing)
Skills to Survive University (FYSM1607-C - Thinking and Knowing)
Dyslexia, ADHD, and Neurodiversity (FYSM1607-C - Thinking and Knowing)
Academic Writing (FYSM1607-C - Thinking and Knowing)
Winter 2022
Brainstorming, Outlines and Critical Thinking (FYSM1607-A/B - Thinking and Knowing)
Writing a Draft & Online Resources (FYSM1607-A/B - Thinking and Knowing)
Getting Involved in Research & Critical Thinking (FYSM1607-A/B - Thinking and Knowing)
Fall 2021
Tips for Surviving and Thriving in University (FYSM1607-B - Thinking and Knowing)
Sources, Citations and Academic Writing (FYSM1607-B - Thinking and Knowing)
Simplifying Written Assignments (FYSM1607-B - Thinking and Knowing)
Personal Identity: What Makes you… you? (FYSM1607-B - Thinking and Knowing)
Planning for Assignments & Tips for Studying (FYSM1607-B - Thinking and Knowing)
Critical Thinking and Writing Strong Arguments (FYSM1607-B - Thinking and Knowing)
Cognitive Science (FYSM1607-B - Thinking and Knowing)
Making the Most of your Uni Experience (FYSM1607-B - Thinking and Knowing)
Winter 2021
How to Write a Research Paper & Use LaTeX (CGSC3301 - Language and Cognitive Science)
Data Analysis (CGSC3301 - Language and Cognitive Science)
Fall 2020
Effective essay writing techniques (CGSC2001 - Introduction to Cognitive Science)
Winter 2020
Introduction to Neuroscience I (CGSC2001 - Introduction to Cognitive Science)
Introduction to Neuroscience II (CGSC2001 - Introduction to Cognitive Science)
Teaching Assistant, Carleton University
Winter 2023
Thinking and Knowing (FYSM1607A), Instructor: Dr. Mark MacLeod
Thinking and Knowing (FYSM1607C), Instructor: Dr. Mary Alex Kelly
Fall 2022
Thinking and Knowing (FYSM1607A), Instructor: Dr. Mark MacLeod
Thinking and Knowing (FYSM1607C), Instructor: Dr. Mary Alex Kelly
Winter 2022
Thinking and Knowing (FYSM1607A), Instructor: Dr. Nalini Ramlakhan
Thinking and Knowing (FYSM1607B), Instructor: Dr. Nalini Ramlakhan
Fall 2021
Thinking and Knowing (FYSM1607B), Instructor: Dr. Nalini Ramlakhan
Summer 2021
Theories in Cognitive Science (CGSC2001), Instructor: Brendan Conway-Smith
Winter 2021
Language and Cognitive Science (CGSC3301), Instructor: Dr. Ida Toivonen
Mysteries of the Mind (CGSC1001), Instructor: Dr. Jim Davies
Fall 2020
Introduction to Cognitive Science (CGSC2001), Instructor: Dr. Chris Genovesi
Winter 2020
Introduction to Cognitive Science (CGSC2001), Instructor: Dr. Chris Genovesi
Fall 2019
Introduction to Cognitive Science (CGSC2001), Instructor: Dr. Chris Genovesi
Please note that the information provided here is a curated selection; a comprehensive CV is available upon reasonable request.