Meet our scholars
Department of Political Science researchers are involved with a broad variety of research interests.
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Recent Scholar Achievements
Celebrating a Career of Impact and Leadership
Lisa Young received the Career Achievement Award for her longstanding contributions.
Recognizing Research on Wellness and Wellness
Jennifer Leason received the Impact Award for her work in Indigenous maternal-child wellness.
Honouring Excellence in University Teaching
Kim-Lee Tuxhorn received the UCalgary Teaching Award for Full-Time Academic Staff in recognition of their outstanding contributions.
Researchers in the news
In the News Trevor Tombe, Economics, in Financial Post
Why Tim Hodgson thinks energy is Canada's ace card in a changing world order
In the News Lisa Young, Political Science, in The Walrus
Albertans are driving their government crazy by following new laws too much
In the News Barry Cooper, Political Science, in the National Post
Barry Cooper: The Sydney attack was about spiritual — not political — terrorism
In the News Ian Brodie, Political Science, in CTV News
Conservatives look to turn the page after ‘terrible disappointment’ of 2025
In the News Matt Polacko, Political Science, in The Conversation
What Canada’s public sector voting divide could mean for future elections
In the News Ian Brodie, Political Science, in the National Post
Ivison: Carney’s quandary — political will blocked by bureaucratic won’t
