Maryann K
- Research Program Mentor
PhD at University of Notre Dame
Expertise
Civic engagement, mobilization, race/ethnic politics, gender, authoritarianism, religion/politics, political psychology, political participation, constitutional studies, Supreme Court
Bio
Hello! My name is Maryann. I am a research and evaluation professional based in Washington, D.C. with a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Notre Dame. I am open to mentoring students on research projects and presentations in various subject areas, including politics, civics, political economy, and journalism. If you think we would be a good fit, reach out! I am happy to help.Project ideas
Strategies for Political Mobilization of Citizens Who Cannot Read
A research paper that explores strategies for increasing voter mobilization amongst American citizens who struggle to read. We will review the literature on education, political mobilization, and literacy rates in the United States, then evaluate the pros- and cons- of adopting strategies for increasing literacy and voter mobilization at the state- and national-levels. There is potential to integrate original findings from basic statistical analysis into the paper depending on student interest. Students will finish the project with a greater understanding of how literacy affects civic and political life in the United States, advanced writing skills, and a 10-15 page draft journal article.