Dr. Lam is an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Kinetics at St. Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia. She completed her MSc and PhD in the School of Kinesiology at UBC under the supervision of Dr. Romeo Chua. This was followed by a Postdoctoral Fellowship at California State University Fullerton in the Department of Kinesiology.
Dr. Lam states, “What fascinates me about human movement is the body’s ability to adapt to changes within itself (e.g., neurological disorder) and within the environment. My research has primarily focused on how others around us impact the planning and execution of our actions. More recently, we explored how the presence of another person and the connection you have with them can alter how visual information is processed. To satisfy my need to learn from others, I enjoy collaborating with researchers from different departments and universities. My research is currently being supported and funded by an NSERC Discovery Grant.
After completing my first-year science courses, it became abundantly clear that I was not going to become a (medical) doctor as I once hoped. And so, I was left with that same dreaded question that I asked myself when I finished high school, “What do I want to be when I grow up?” Over the next two years, I went from wanting to be a doctor, to an RCMP officer, to a lawyer, and at one point a forensic entomologist. You may be wondering, “How did she end up in academia?” My presentation will shed light on my ‘not-so-perfect”, but ultimately rewarding, academic journey to a small-town university. I will also share 5 lessons I learned along the way to my current position as an Associate Professor at a small, primarily undergraduate university. I will also present an overview of my research in joint action and the collaborative research I’m currently pursuing.”
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