Donovan W
- Research Program Mentor
PhD at Indiana University - Bloomington
Expertise
Social Science, Political Science, Public Policy, American Politics, Race and Ethnicity, Social Psychology, Public Opinion, Socialization, Political Behavior, & Political Psychology
Bio
Hello! My name is Dr. Donovan A. Watts and I graduated with my PhD from Indiana University. My research interests are in American politics (at large) and I have successfully mentored completed projects for students on a range of topics. Those topics include public policy and partisan divide, political ideology and the implications on U.S. politics, government spending on state sponsored programs, peacebuilding and conflict prevention, and the influence of social media and voting behavior among Generation Z. I have a passion of mentoring high school students and I leverage my current experience as a college professor to aid in my work. Outside of my academic work, I love going on hikes with my family! We enjoy the outdoors and take advantage of any trails close to us or new trails. Also, I love traveling! My favorite place has been Pictured Rocks, Michigan. The trails are amazing and views are breathtaking. Lastly, I am also an avid sports fans and I have played the trumpet for 15 years!Project ideas
Generation Z Political Behaviors
Here, we will develop an academic research article centered on the topic of your choosing. An example could include understanding the political behaviors of younger generations. More specifically, we will focus on what political issues are important to Generation Z. You will learn important related research and transferable skills, such as identifying a problem and solutions to the problem (problem-solving skills), understanding how to comprehend large amounts of information, and designing a plan or model to test a problem. The end goal is to develop an academic research article.