Leverage the essential tools and frameworks you've gained in your core classes to tackle today’s complex policy issues. Core coursework at Harris is designed to equip you with sophisticated policy analysis skills.

Why Participate?

This project builds on the Core Reflections exercise from the start of the fall quarter, revisiting major policy issues such as online sports gambling, vehicle accident fatalities, service worker wages, and forced displacement. Collaborate with peers to apply your core learnings to real policy problems and see firsthand how much you’ve grown in your policy analysis capabilities.

Team Formation

  • At the start of the winter quarter, form teams to participate in the project.
  • Each team will be paired with a faculty advisor for guidance and feedback.
  • Receive additional support from the Harris Writing Workshop to enhance your writing and communication skills.

Submission and Competition

  • By the end of the quarter, submit brief policy memos developed by your team.
  • The top 4 teams will present their work during a spring event.
  • The team with the best memo will be awarded a $1,000 cash prize.
  • All participants will receive transcript recognition for their contributions.

Further details will be shared as the winter quarter begins. We look forward to seeing the innovative ideas and rigorous analyses you develop through this project!