Dr. Julia Sinclair Palm

Associate Professor

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Biography

Julia Sinclair-Palm is an Associate Professor in the Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies at Carleton University, where they focus on Childhood Youth Studies. They completed their doctorate in Education from York University and hold a Master's degree in Sexuality Studies from San Francisco State University, along with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. Sinclair-Palm's research centers on young people's experiences and identities, particularly in relation to violence, risk, mental health, and the complexities of identity, gender, and belonging. They explore how young people navigate structural inequalities and reimagine futures amidst restrictive narratives of childhood and youth. Currently, they are involved in Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) funded projects that examine the social and emotional worlds of children with queer and trans parents, as well as the experiences of trans youth in international contexts. Their work is interdisciplinary, bridging fields like Queer Theory, Sexuality Education, and Critical Disability Studies, and they actively engage in community initiatives to promote inclusive practices and youth activism.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies, Carleton University • Ottawa

Teaching and conducting research in Childhood Youth Studies, focusing on identity development, sexuality education, and community engagement.

Courses

Conceptualizing Adolescence Childhood Youth Studies (CHST 3000) Queer Trans Youth (CHST 4102) Introduction Research Methods Childhood Youth Studies (CHST 2003) Honours Thesis Seminar (CHST 3101)

Requirements for Carleton University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Includes MEng and MASc options.