Professor Dr. Donatille Mujawamariya

Biography

Donatille Mujawamariya is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Education at the University of Ottawa. Originating from Rwanda, she is recognized as a leading researcher in the fields of science didactics and education. She is affiliated with CRIFPE and serves as an associate researcher at CREAS/Sherbrooke. With over fifty published articles and chapters, her notable works include studies on the perceptions of science educators in Ontario and the teaching of sciences within a constructivist perspective. In 2003, she received the Faculty of Education's Research Excellence Award for her contributions to the field. Her research interests encompass a wide range of topics within science education, emphasizing diversity, minority education, and women in STEM. She actively leads the EngFemmes research network, contributing to essential dialogues around the representation of women and minorities in scientific disciplines. Mujawamariya's commitment to enhancing science education in francophone minority settings reflects her dedication to fostering an equitable and inclusive academic environment.

Research Interests

Experience

Awards