Loleen Berdahl
Professor
Political Studies
University of Regina
Canada
Biography
Loleen Berdahl is Professor and Head of Political Studies at the University of Saskatchewan. After completing her PhD at the University of Calgary, she worked for ten years in the nonprofit sector, returning to academia in 2008. Her research examines how institutional, cultural, and political factors shape individual attitudes and collaborative decision-making practices. Her recent research includes consideration of science and expertise in policy making, Canadian federalism and regionalism, public policy, and public opinion. Loleen has a strong interest in career mentorship for students at all levels, including the use of career skills training in the undergraduate classroom and graduate career mentorship. She has served on the Canadian Political Science Association’s board of directors (2014-17). Loleen is the recipient of the 2012 University of Saskatchewan Provost’s Award for Outstanding New Teacher, the 2014 University of Saskatchewan Provost’s Award for Outstanding Teaching in the College of Arts and Science, Division of Social Science, and the 2014-2015 College of Arts and Science Teaching Excellence Award, Division of Social Sciences.
Research Interest
How institutional, cultural, and political factors shape individual attitudes and collaborative decision-making practices.
