Introducing 2021-2022 In Situ’s UG trainees
In Situ Lab introduces seven new bright and hard-working undergraduate trainees for 2021-2022. Get to know them more from below.
KNPE/HLTH 352
Mariam Farooq
Charlotte Lipin, BA (Health Major) 22’
Charlotte is in her fourth year of Health Studies at Queens University. She is currently working under Dr. Lee in the In Situ Lab as a UG Undergraduate Trainee. Her research is focused on the constitutional determinants of climate change mitigation efforts. In specific, looking at how adverse health effects caused by climate change are disproportionately impacting population health while simultaneously threatening human rights and social justice. Charlotte is hoping to pursue a master’s in Public Health after the completion of her undergraduate degree.
Angela Shih, BKin 23’
Angela is a third-year kinesiology student at the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies at Queen's University. As part of the Research Skills Development Practicum course (KNPE352), she will be working on various projects with the members of the In Situ Lab. After graduation, Angela hopes to pursue a Master's degree in Physical Therapy. In her free time, Angela enjoys creative journaling, walking by the pier, travelling and watching Jdrama and Kdramas.
Danica Vangsgaard, BKin 23’
Danica is in her third year of Kinesiology with the Queen’s School of Kinesiology and Health Studies. This year, she will be conducting a literature review on the operationalization of race and ethnicity as well as immigrant and language status in Canadian healthcare research. Danica hopes to apply the knowledge gained through her research to promote physical activity across all demographics and to help other health professionals do the same. Outside of the lab, Danica races with the Queen’s rowing team and enjoys running, cycling, weightlifting and the works. In addition to her work with the In Situ lab, she interns with the Strength & Conditioning mini-stream also offered through the SKHS to further her knowledge of and share her love for physical activity.
KNPE/HLTH 491
Lauryn Marchland, BKin 22’
Hello, my name is Lauryn Marchand. I am a 4th year Kinesiology student at Queen's University. I have recently joined the In Situ Lab to complete a special research project (KNPE 491). My area of research examines the associations between carbon footprint calculations and the 24-hour movement behaviours.
KNPE/HLTH 595
Charlotte Langley, BA (Health Major) 22’
Charlotte is a fourth-year student majoring in Health Studies at Queen’s University. She is currently working on her Undergraduate Honours Thesis project as part of HLTH 595, under the supervision of Dr. Eun-Young Lee. Her project is a mini-systematic review examining chronic pain among populations experiencing homelessness. She anticipates that the findings of her review will help to inform our understanding of this complex health issue and direct future research. Charlotte is interested in improving health inequities at a regional, national, and international level. She is excited by the opportunity to learn more about population health while further developing her research skills. Outside of academics, Charlotte has a passion for athletics and is a co-captain of the Queen’s Varsity Cross Country Team. She also enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, friends, and dog Winson, as well as being involved in community service in both Kingston and her hometown of Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Sarah Mallen, BA (Health Major) 22’
Sarah is currently in her fourth year of Health & Environmental Studies here at Queen's from Kingston. She is in the process of completing an Honours Thesis under the supervision of Dr. Lee. Sarah's research is an umbrella review, focused on the prevalence of PTSD and newly-acquired mood disorders on healthcare workers during COVID-19, and whether this prevalence varies by geography. She hopes this will further solidify the need for tailored healthcare services, supports, and rehabilitation for healthcare workers, while validating the experiences of healthcare workers during the pandemic. After graduation, Sarah hopes to pursue a Master's in Occupational Therapy (and someday pursue a PhD!). Outside academics, Sarah is an avid boxer, runner, and has mild obsession with the ocean. She also enjoys cooking, and generally experimenting in the kitchen.
