Welcome to the Pickering Centre for Research in Human Development!
It is an honour to serve as Director of the Pickering Centre, and I am delighted to welcome you to our community. Since its founding in 2011, the Pickering Centre has been dedicated to advancing research in human development through collaboration, supporting student scholarship, sharing knowledge with the broader community, and recognizing excellence in developmental science in Canada.
As we look ahead, these priorities remain central to our mission. During my tenure as Director, I will work to strengthen the sense of community that makes the Pickering Centre such a vibrant place to learn, collaborate, and grow. By fostering connections among our faculty, students, alumni, and community partners, we can create new opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, and the exchange of ideas.
Whether you are a prospective student, researcher, collaborator, or community member, I invite you to explore the work of the Pickering Centre and learn more about the people and research shaping our understanding of human development across the lifespan. Browse our website to learn about our ongoing projects, hear inspiring success stories and achievements, meet our faculty and students, and find helpful resources. I look forward to building on the Centre’s strong foundation and working together to advance developmental research that makes a meaningful difference.
Maria A. Rogers, Ph.D., C. Psych.
Director, Pickering Centre for Research in Human Development