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August Skrudland’s master’s thesis, , discovered that the more complex and riskier an offender’s decision-making process was as they were committing a crime, the more likely it was that they could be seen, heard or discovered by a witness. These findings help strengthen criminal investigations, inform prevention efforts, and enhance public safety by better understanding offender behaviour in high-risk criminal contexts.

Skrudland’s research involved working with crime scene and investigative data and contributes to scholarship on sexual homicide, offender decision-making and evidence-based criminal justice practices.

In addition to maintaining a perfect 4.33 CGPA, Skrudland received many awards, including a SSHRC Canada Graduate Scholarship – Master’s. He is already the lead author on one peer-reviewed journal article, lead author on two conference presentations, and has been a teaching assistant in multiple criminology courses, receiving positive feedback for teaching and mentorship.

Skrudland’s academic supervisor, Eric Beauregard, notes Skrudland’s academic strengths.

Says Beauregard, “[August] has achieved the highest level of academic excellence in his graduate program, consistently demonstrating outstanding performance in coursework, research, and scholarly contributions. His innovative research, impressive publication record, and commitment to teaching make him a truly exceptional candidate for this prestigious award.�

Skrudland acknowledges the support he’s received throughout his master’s degree and as he continues in his doctoral program.

Says Skrudland, “It’s an honour to receive the Dean’s Convocation Medal. My time at 911³Ô¹Ï has been outstanding, and I am incredibly grateful for the training and support I continue to receive from everyone in the School of Criminology. Working alongside my supervisor, Dr. Eric Beauregard, has been a privilege and has exceeded expectations. I am especially grateful for his mentorship, which has enabled me to pursue research that advances both scholarship and criminal justice practice. I look forward to continuing our work throughout my PhD.â€�

Skrudland is still an active member of the School of Criminology academic community as a PhD student, where he continues his research on offender typologies, victimology, and geographic mobility patterns in sexually motivated abductions. He is supported by a SSHRC Doctoral Scholarship (CGRS Doctoral).