The University of Toronto Mississauga’s Institute of Forensic Sciences has named Grace Gregory-Alcock the recipient of the 2026 June Scott Teaching Excellence Award for Teaching Assistants. The award recognizes her contribution to undergraduate education in forensic science and anthropology, where students and faculty say her support has helped shape the learning experience.
Key facts
- Grace Gregory-Alcock is this year’s recipient of the June Scott Teaching Excellence Award for Teaching Assistants. c78c90d5-87be-4eba-b62e-da0079b678fb
- She is a Forensic Anthropology HBSc alum and a current PhD Anthropology candidate at the University of Toronto. c78c90d5-87be-4eba-b62e-da0079b678fb
- The award publicly recognizes teaching assistants who contribute to excellence in undergraduate education at UTM. c78c90d5-87be-4eba-b62e-da0079b678fb
- Recipients also receive funds to support conference travel and professional development. c78c90d5-87be-4eba-b62e-da0079b678fb
- The announcement was published on Oct. 23, 2026. c78c90d5-87be-4eba-b62e-da0079b678fb
What does this mean for UTM forensic students?
For students in UTM’s forensic programs, the award highlights the role teaching assistants play in undergraduate learning. Gregory-Alcock was recognized for her engaging teaching style, subject-matter expertise, and consistent student support across forensic courses. That makes the award more than a personal honor: it signals the department’s emphasis on classroom support and student development.
Her background also shows a path many students can follow within the program. In addition to teaching, Gregory-Alcock has been involved in missing person investigations, fire scene processing, human remains recovery, and a community excavation project for the Oakville & Milton Humane Society. Those experiences point to the mix of academic training, applied work, and outreach that the Institute values.
- Award winner: Grace Gregory-Alcock
- Field: forensic anthropology and anthropology
- Recognition: teaching excellence for teaching assistants
- Additional benefit: funds for conference travel and professional development
Why was Grace Gregory-Alcock chosen?
She was selected for her strong teaching presence, deep knowledge of her field, and commitment to helping students succeed. The Institute said she made a lasting impact on the community through her support of undergraduates and her role in multiple forensic courses.
How does the award support teaching assistants?
The June Scott Teaching Excellence Award does more than recognize strong teaching. It also provides funds that recipients can use for conference travel and professional development, helping them continue building as educators while they advance their academic careers.
What else has Gregory-Alcock done at UTM?
According to the announcement, she has served as a supervisor on the Oakville & Milton Humane Society excavation project, guiding students through the excavation of more than 500 animals buried over decades as the society prepared to move to a new facility. She has also volunteered through the Forensic Science Outreach program and appeared as an expert presenter at the MOTIVE Crime & Mystery Festival.
