Project Title: Engaging Wisconsin’s Native Americans in Social Science Research: Overcoming Non-Response Survey Challenges
Natalie Jones-Kerwin, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Natalie Jones-Kerwin is a third-year doctoral student in political science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, specializing in American politics. As a proud tribal member of the Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Chippewa Indian tribe, Natalie draws inspiration from her heritage, driving her passion for research and pursuit of a Phd. She holds positions as an American Political Science Association Diversity Fellow (2023) and a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow, in addition to being honored with the SHEP American Indian Graduate Award. Her academic focus revolves around Native American political identity, trust, and behavior. In her latest publication featured in the Political Behavior journal, Natalie conducted original survey research, revealing the pivotal role of group consciousness in elucidating intragroup variations in Native American non-tribal political behavior. Presently, her empirical research endeavors aim to explore additional mechanisms, such as trust and access to the ballot, that illuminate the intricate relationship between Native American identity and political behavior.
About the APSA Advancing Research Grants for Indigenous Politics Recipients
The APSA Diversity and Inclusion Advancing Research Grants provide support for the advancement of scholars from historically underrepresented racial and ethnic groups and for research that examines political science phenomena affecting historically underserved communities and underrepresented groups and communities. In December 2023, APSA awarded ten projects for the APSA Diversity and Inclusion Advancing Research Grants for Indigenous Politics for a combined amount of $20,000.
Read about the funded projects.