Dr. Michael Heaney

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Michael T. Heaney is a Lecturer in Politics Research Methods at the University of Glasgow. His research focuses on how social networks, social movements, interest groups, and political parties influence organizational processes and policy outcomes. He is the co-author of the book 'Party Street: Antiwar Movement and the Democratic Party after 9/11', published by Cambridge University Press in 2015. His work has been published in various prominent journals, including the American Political Science Review and the Journal of Politics. He has received several research grants from prestigious organizations such as the Russell Sage Foundation and the National Science Foundation. Michael holds a Ph.D. in Political Science and Public Policy from the University of Chicago and has held academic positions at the University of Michigan and the University of Florida. He has also participated in various postdoctoral roles and has served as a Congressional Fellow in the U.S. House of Representatives. Michael is actively involved in supervising postgraduate students and is interested in projects that examine political dynamics across different regions.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

— Present

University of Glasgow • Glasgow, Scotland

Teaching and researching in the field of politics and social movements.

Awards

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Paper Award

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Outstanding Research Mentor Award

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Leon Epstein Outstanding Book Award

Courses

Research Design Social Movements Social Network Analysis