Health Science

Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) has been a topic of much discussion in higher education in recent years, with both excitement about its possibilities a tool to enhance learning, while at the same time there are concerns that students are using GenAI in ways that are simply a shortcut to bypass substantial intellectual engagement and effort. The Honours Health Sciences Program makes extensive use of inquiry-based learning, in which students must be willing to undertake deep cognitive engagement and intellectual effort in support of their learning. How have you shown your own personal commitment to cognitive engagement and intellectual effort in the age of GenAI?

Harvard professor and Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen wrote, “while I am interested both in economics and in philosophy, the union of my interests in the two fields far exceeds their intersection.” What non-health sciences area interests you most, and how do you think that might synergize with your interest in health?

Variations of the Seven Grandfather Teachings have been traditionally passed down in Anishinaabe and other North American Indigenous cultures from generation to generation to guide people in living in harmony with creation. These are the values of Truth (Debwewin – represented by the turtle), Humility (Dbaadendiziwin – represented by the wolf), Respect (Mnaadendimowin – represented by the buffalo), Love (Zaagidwin – represented by the eagle), Honesty (Gwekwaadziwin – represented by the raven), Bravery (Aakwa’ode’ewin – represented by the bear), and Wisdom (Nbwaakaawin – represented by the beaver). Do some reading about these Teachings, tell us which of them is the hardest for you to put into action, and how you might build your capacity in that area.

You’re designing new criteria to replace the grade point average (GPA). What would you propose? Justify your idea.

Resources are tight, and austerity is the new reality. If one area of university research had to face cuts first, which would it be? Defend your choice.