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Faculty Affiliate Alison Gopnik wins Sagan Prize for Science Popularization
Berkeley News announced last week that Canadian Studies affiliate Alison Gopnik, a research psychologist specializing in child development, has won the 2021 Carl Sagan Prize for Science Popularization. The prize recognizes researchers who have made a significant contribution to the public's...Read more about Faculty Affiliate Alison Gopnik wins Sagan Prize for Science Popularization
Meet Canadian Studies: Board Member Kathleen Thompson Hill
A Berkeley native, Kathleen Thompson Hill received degrees from U.C. Berkeley and the Sorbonne, followed by a Fellowship in Public Affairs with the Coro Foundation in San Francisco. Eventually she earned an M.A. in political psychology at Sonoma State University. Kathleen served as executive...Read more about Meet Canadian Studies: Board Member Kathleen Thompson Hill
Former program director Nelson Graburn recalls meeting Mary Simon, Canada's first Indigenous governor general
Earlier this month, the Inuk leader and diplomat Mary Simon was announced as the 30th governor general of Canada. When she officially takes up the position next week, she will be the first Indigenous person to serve in the role. But while her appointment marked Ms. Simon's introduction to a...Read more about Former program director Nelson Graburn recalls meeting Mary Simon, Canada's first Indigenous governor general
New Hildebrand Fellow, Aaron Gregory, studies Indigenous energy sovereignty
Canadian Studies is pleased to announce that Aaron Gregory is the latest recipient of an Edward Hildebrand Research Fellowship. Aaron is a Ph.D. student in regional planning with an emphasis on Indigenous energy sovereignty.
Aaron’s research explores
Five Berkeley women to represent Canada at Tokyo Olympics
As reported by the Cal Alumni Association, two current Berkeley students and three alumnae will represent
New Hildebrand Fellow, Caylee Hong, studies how oil well bankruptcies shape cities
Canadian Studies is pleased to introduce Caylee Hong, the latest recipient of an Edward Hildebrand Research Fellowship. Caylee is a Ph.D. student in sociocultural anthropology with an emphasis on legal issues.
Caylee's research examines the impacts of
New Sproul Fellow, Rebecca Wallace, studies media's effects on policy
Dr. Rebecca Wallace, a political scientist specializing in immigration and minority issues, officially joined the program this month as a John A. Sproul Research Fellow. As a visiting researcher, Dr. Wallace will assist program director Irene Bloemraad in
Director Bloemraad talks "Moving the Needle" on immigration
Canadian Studies Program director Irene Bloemraad made an appearance on Moving the Needle, a podcast exploring key issues facing Canada. She joined World Bank economist Manjula Luthria and hosts Senator Ratna Omidvar and Paul Faucette to discuss the
Board member Françoise Barnes Bonnell reflects on her family's 40-year history with Canadian Studies
On the Canadian Studies Advisory Board, few have as deep ties to the program as Dr. Françoise Barnes Bonnell. The daughter of its late co-founder, Professor Thomas Garden Barnes, and his wife Jeanne-Marie Barnes, Françoise was born in England during
Canadian Studies welcomes new Sproul Fellow, Dr. Rebecca Wallace
Canadian Studies is pleased to announce that Dr. Rebecca Wallace will be joining our team as a John A. Sproul Research Fellow for the spring 2021 semester. Dr. Wallace will assist program director Irene Bloemraad in conducting research and analysis measuring
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