Make It Make Sense - The Psychology of Voting

The Make It Make Sense series is hosted by the IUI Professional Development and Continuing Education department.

The Indiana University Indianapolis Office of Community Engagement, Professional Development and Continuing Education Department (“PDCE”) is IU Indianapolis’ central office for open-course and customized training, professional development, and continuing education.  PDCE offers ongoing education, skill-building courses, and workshops tailored to the needs of job seekers, in-career professionals, and career changers.  Offerings are affordable, practical, and attainable at all skill levels.  Visit https://engage.iupui.edu/professional-development/classes.html for more information.

Session price: $25

We live in a world full of wonder and curiosities! Some topics make us tilt our collective heads and request “Make it Make Sense!”  With 2024 being a significant election year, the Professional Development and Continuing Education department will host a series of presentations on civic literacy and engagement to take voter registration to the next level…voter education.

Topic: The Psychology of Voting

Guest presenter: Dr. Aaron Dusso is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Indiana University, Indianapolis where he specializes in political psychology, with an emphasis on voting, elections and public opinion.

This event will be hybrid. The onsite location will be IUI's campus in University Hall, Room 1006 (301 University Blvd., Indianapolis, IN 46202). The Zoom link will be shared with all registrants at a later time.

All registered and non-registered voters are welcomed (and encouraged) to attend!

Upcoming "Make It Make Sense" learning sessions:

• October 14 – Overview of basic government structure; functions of local government entities (city/county councils, city/county commissioners, school/education boards, etc.)