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Meet our scholars

Department of Political Science researchers are involved with a broad variety of research interests.

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Recent Scholar Achievements

Lisa Young

Celebrating a Career of Impact and Leadership

Lisa Young received the Career Achievement Award for her longstanding contributions.

Jennifer Leason

Recognizing Research on Wellness and Wellness

Jennifer Leason received the Impact Award for her work in Indigenous maternal-child wellness.

Kim-Lee Tuxhorn

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