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Category: William A. Owens Award

Jamie Carson

npatel on March 26, 2026

William A. Owens Creative Research Award 2026

Jamie Carson, a middle-aged man with glasses, short gray hair, and a trimmed beard, smiles with arms crossed in a maroon sweater over a white shirt against a plain gray background.

Jamie Carson, UGA Athletic Association Professor in the School of Public and International Affairs, is recognized for his work examining congressional behavior, electoral politics, and the institutional dynamics of American democracy. His scholarship focuses on how legislators balance party pressures, constituency demands, and electoral incentives, with particular attention to voting behavior, campaign strategy, and political polarization. Carson’s work has produced a substantial and widely cited body of research published in leading political science journals and university presses. His analyses of congressional voting, party competition, and electoral accountability have shaped core debates in the study of American political institutions and are regularly engaged by scholars across the discipline. Supported by sustained external funding, his research combines theoretical insight with rigorous empirical analysis, including large-scale quantitative data and collaborative research initiatives. Together, these contributions reflect a record of productivity and impact that has advanced understanding of how elections and legislative institutions function in contemporary U.S. politics. 

Gregory Strauss

on March 21, 2025

William A. Owens Creative Research Award 2025

A man in a dark suit, light blue shirt, and red patterned tie stands with arms crossed against a plain gray background, smiling at the camera.

Gregory Strauss, Franklin Professor of Psychology in the Franklin College Department of Psychology, is an internationally recognized leader in schizophrenia research, specializing in the study of negative symptoms: deficits in motivation, pleasure, and social engagement that significantly impact quality of life. His work has reshaped the conceptualization, measurement, and treatment of these symptoms, establishing him as a major force in the field. Strauss directs the Clinical Affective Neuroscience Laboratory and the Georgia Psychiatric Risk Evaluation Program, where his team develops innovative assessment tools and targeted interventions for individuals at risk for psychotic disorders. His research has been cited over 13,000 times, and he has secured more than $85 million in grant funding. With over 230 publications, numerous invited talks, and high-impact awards—including the Rising Star Award from the Schizophrenia International Research Society—Strauss continues to advance understanding and treatment of schizophrenia’s most challenging symptoms.