Jackman ICS Public Lecture Series

The Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study is honoured to present two named free and public lecture series: the Leighton G. McCarthy Memorial Lecture and the Robbie Case Memorial Lecture.

These events, which typically occur annually on alternating years, feature speakers who bring together the educational and psychology communities, and others, to help advance our understanding of children's development and learning.

Previous Lectures:

2010 CASE LECTURE ~ Prof. Adele Diamond, University of British Columbia: "Resonating with Robbie Case - Continuing his legacy: Current approaches to optimizing all aspects of a child's development."
 

2008 MCCARTHY LECTURE ~ Panel Discussion ~ Entitled “Acting on a Vision for Universal Child Care: Integrating early childhood education and support services for families”. Panelists: The Hon. Margaret Norrie McCain, Prof. Carl Corter, City Councillor Janet Davis, Hon. Ken Dryden, Paul Tough (author), and Hon. Justin Trudeau. Moderated by CBC TV host and author, Evan Solomon. 
 

2007 CASE LECTURE ~ Prof. Howard Gardiner, Harvard University
 

2005 MCCARTHY LECTURE ~ Prof. Nel Noddings of Standford University: “Happiness and Education: What does it mean to educate the whole child?”
 

2004 CASE LECTURE ~ Prof. Anne McKeough, University of Calgary