Myron Liew
Candidate, M.A. in Migration and Diaspora Studies (entry 2024)
- B.A. Sociology (University of Alberta)
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Academic and Research Interest: Formal demography, social demography, population forecasting, population projections, population planning, immigrant integration challenges, historic attitudes towards immigration in the Canadian context.
Select Conference Presentation: MDS Student Society: Routes & Roots: Navigating Migration and Identity (2025)
Description of Research: My research explores alternative approaches to addressing Canada’s immigration challenges. In particular, it examines the viability of a conditional replacement migration model for long-term population planning and balancing demographic sustainability.
Teaching Experience: Teaching Assistant: INDG 1010 (Indigenous Ways of Knowing), Fall 2024;
Teaching Assistant: CHST/ENGL 2011 (Children’s Literature), Winter 2025
Volunteer, Practicum, and Work Experience:
- Associate, Policy and Programs – Century Initiative (2025)
- MDS Practicum Student – Century Initiative (2025)
- Administrative Assistant – Alberta NDP Party (2024)
- Volunteer Administrative Assistant – Edmonton-Decore Constituency Office (2023-2024)
- Head Coach – University of Alberta Swim Club (2021-2022)
M.A. Supervisor: Rania Tfaily