Course # 60000 Day(s) Tu Time(s) 3:00 PM - 5:50 PM Term Winter 2018 Specialization Policy Analysis Global Conflict Studies International Policy Harris Policy Labs is an intensive experiential learning initiative in which teams of second-year graduate students work under faculty supervision to apply their rigorous Harris education to help client organizations resolve real-world public policy challenges. Led by Dr. Austin Wright, Assistant Professor and Pearson Institute affiliate, this Policy Lab focuses on global conflict and its impact on economic development and refugee displacement. Students will use innovative tools and methodologies to assess the impacts of conflict in fragile states. Students will attend weekly class sessions, engage in project meetings, and make a final presentation to the U.S. State Department and Planet Labs. Students will receive one letter grade and 100 units of course credit (one full course) upon completion of each one-quarter Policy Lab. Important Note: In addition to registering, students need to complete the Project Preference Form by November 27, 2017 to request your preferred project. The form can be submitted even if you have not registered for classes. Notes Individual Policy Lab projects in this Lab may be eligible for certificate requirements. If you are pursuing a certificate, please check that certificate’s website for details on requirements. Recent News More news Alumni Profile: Eloísa Ávila-Uribe, MACRM’23 Fri., April 26, 2024 Ariel Kalil: Multigenerational households are key to better support for kids of single mothers Thu., April 25, 2024 America is uniquely ill-suited to handle a falling population Wed., April 24, 2024 Upcoming Events More events SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) Challenge Program for High School Students: Navigating US College Admissions with Ranjan Daniels Mon., April 29, 2024 | 8:00 AM Data & Policy Summer Scholar (DPSS) Roundtable with Alumni Mon., April 29, 2024 | 7:30 PM Harris Evening Master's Program Class Visit—Economic Analysis III: Public Finance and Budgeting With Professor Justin Marlowe Tue., April 30, 2024 | 5:45 PM Convene 311 West Monroe St. 2nd Floor Reception Chicago, IL 60606 United States
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