Who are we?
The SCRiPT Lab is led by three directors who share the work of administering the lab, deciding which research projects to pursue, and guiding the research activities. We’re excited to welcome Research Associates in the lab as new research projects are admitted. As our lab evolves, we’ll archive completed projects while still spotlighting Past Research Associates.
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Dr. Boba Samuels is the Director of the Health Sciences Writing Centre and an Associate Professor, Teaching Stream, in the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education. She holds a Ph.D. in Education, specifically Writing Studies. In addition to teaching academic writing, Boba conducts research on university writing, including disciplinary writing, high stakes genres such as grants and personal statements, and currently, the impact of generative AI on writing.
Prior to joining the Health Sciences Writing Centre, Boba worked in writing centres at Wilfrid Laurier University, King’s University College (Western), and the University of Western Ontario. She served as President of the Canadian Association for Studies in Discourse and Writing/Rédactologie from 2016-18.
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Michael Cournoyea is an Assistant Professor in the teaching stream at the Health Sciences Writing Centre, appointed to the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education. Michael completed his PhD at the University of Toronto’s Institute for the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology, focusing on the philosophy of medicine. His graduate work examined epistemic strategies in evolutionary medicine, network medicine, and medically unexplained illnesses.
From his very first position as a lab TA in introductory biology, Michael has always enjoyed teaching. Since 2020, he has worked at writing centres across UofT’s three campuses. His current research addresses the impact of large language models on technological literacies, higher education, and occluded genres. He is particularly interested in the emotional impact of techno-pedagogical transformations in higher education, and how both students and faculty are responding to this new technology.
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Marvin holds a Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics, specializing in teaching and research in Language and Communication, Discourse Studies, English for Academic and Specific Purposes, and Linguistics. His professional experience includes roles as a grant-maker and project manager, where he honed his skills in corporate communication within the philanthropy sector.
Currently, Marvin serves as a writing instructor at the Health Sciences Writing Centre, the Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre, and the Centre for Professional Skills at Rotman Commerce. He also teaches the undergraduate course "Writing for University and Beyond" at the University of Toronto Mississauga.