Dr. Karen Bird

Professor

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Biography

I am a Professor of Political Science, specializing in comparative politics. My research primarily focuses on questions related to political representation, electoral systems, and the ethnic and gender diversity of candidates elected to parliament. I lead various research projects that investigate the implementation of ethnic quotas in elections and parliaments. One particular project examines how candidates are selected and the complexities involved in the electoral process. I am dedicated to advancing our understanding of these critical issues and contributing to the academic discourse in this area.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

McMaster University • Hamilton, ON

Teaching and conducting research in political science.

Commissioner

— Present

Electoral Boundaries Commission, Canada • Canada

Appointed commissioner to evaluate electoral boundaries.

Senior Visiting Fellow

— Present

Electoral Integrity Project, School of Social and Political Sciences, University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Research fellow focusing on electoral integrity.

Visiting Fellow

— Present

Unité de Recherche Migrations et Société, Université de Paris VII • Paris, France

Researching migration policies and their impacts.

Requirements for McMaster University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:92
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or a related area
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Interest
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