Dr. Nicole Racine

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Nicole Racine is a clinical psychologist and Associate Professor in the School of Psychology at the University of Ottawa, Canada. She earned her PhD in Clinical-Developmental Psychology from York University and completed her residency in Clinical Pediatric Child Psychology at the Alberta Children’s Hospital. Additionally, she completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Calgary and the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute. Dr. Racine's research examines the impact of maternal and childhood adversity on mental health and wellbeing, focusing on risk and resilience processes. Her work aims to develop prevention and intervention strategies to break the cycles of risk across generations. She has been featured in prominent news outlets such as CBC News, CTV News, and Globe and Mail, and regularly provides media interviews both nationally and internationally. Dr. Racine also writes editorials for Conversation Canada, where her work has garnered over 175,000 views. As a practicing child psychologist, she advocates for innovative solutions that connect science and practice.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

University of Ottawa • Ottawa, Canada

Associate Professor in the School of Psychology focusing on child mental health and wellbeing.

Requirements for University of Ottawa

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Honours BA in History or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of History