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 Lisa Young, Political Science, in Livewire Calgary
Lack of defining issue, long vote waits and general satisfaction in Calgary may be factors in low voter turnout
In the News Jack Lucas, Political Science, in Calgry Sun
Calgary city council results show wave of anti-incumbent sentiment
In the News Lisa Young, Political Science, in CBC.ca
Experts say provincial rule changes to blame for long municipal voting lines
In the News Jack Lucas, Political Science, in CTV News
‘A bit of a challenge’: 10 of 14 members of Calgary’s new city council will be rookies
In the News Jack Lucas, Political Science, in CBC News Calgary
Municipal parties aren't new to Alberta. Here's why they disappeared — until now
In the News Lisa Young, Political Science, in CBC News
School trustees have a dramatic history in Calgary. Here's what they can (and can't) do
