EnlightenED Learning
In Class Lecture Series
Welcome to EnlightenED, your gateway to immersive learning! Here, you’ll find a dynamic collection of lectures crafted from years of research and fieldwork. Designed for in-class learning, each session weaves together art, history, anatomy, science, and medicine in a visually rich and engaging format. With interactive content and thought-provoking discussions, every lecture promises a memorable experience. Explore the upcoming series below for details on dates, times, and venues. I look forward to seeing you there!
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Jan 28, 2026 Women of Science [Part I]
8 part Lecture Series: Wednesdays 12:30-2:30pm
LIFEInstituteTMU Registration at: https://thelifeinstitute.ca/page/2026WwedReg
From the alchemy labs of the ancient world to the cutting-edge research of modern physics, this lecture series uncovers many of the hidden and forgotten trailblazing women who transformed their fields with quiet revolutionary defiance.
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Guest Lecture
March 10, 2026
This lecture explores the role of forensic anthropology in human rights investigations, focusing on the scientific, ethical, and political dimensions of locating and identifying victims of mass violence, genocide, and state-sponsored disappearances. Drawing on real-world casework and international protocols, the talk highlights how forensic evidence contributes to truth-telling, justice, and reparation efforts. Key themes include documentation practices, trauma analysis, and working with affected communities, as well as the challenges of navigating cultural, legal, and political barriers in post-conflict and transitional justice contexts
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Spring Session
Apr 30, 2026 Forensics: Foundations + Fieldwork
8 part Lecture Series: Thursdays 12:30-2:30pm
LIFEInstituteTMU Registration at: TBD
Through rich visual presentations, guided field trips, and case file discussions, students explore the methods and materials used to investigate crime scenes and all suspicious deaths. The course defines the role of coroners, and their respective interactions with police and lab scientists, and includes the identification and reconstruction of human remains. Emphasis is placed on how various forms of evidence are categorized, documented, and interpreted, alongside expert testimony, offering students a grounded understanding of forensic science in real-world contexts.
Fall Session
Oct 2026 Monsters, Madness & Museums
8 part Lecture Series: TBD
TMU LIFE Institute
From cabinets of curiosities to private asylum tours, this series explores the vast history of collecting. We'll wander through showcases of time to uncover the compelling drama of visual culture, where curiosity is classification and spectacle becomes science. โ
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