As a researcher, he strives to combine theories and concepts from multiple fields of research together. Dr. Olds has published research in peer-reviewed journals spanning a variety of academic disciplines, such as Congress & the Presidency, American Journal of Medical Research, and International Journal of Innovation and Learning. A first generation college student, Dr. Olds earned his Ph.D. in political science from Texas A&M University, and B.A. degrees in political science and history at the University of California, San Diego.