Course # 60000 Day(s) Tu Time(s) 3:00 PM - 5:50 PM Term Winter 2018 Specialization Policy Analysis 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 Professor Diane Grams, this Lab focuses on urban economic development. Three areas of urban economic development will be covered: impact evaluation, survey data to strengthen the local economy, and governance models. Students can participate in projects that build on the work conducted by prior students in Gary or making recommendations to guide Chicago's riverfront development. Clients include: City of Gary, Indiana and the Metropolitan Planning Council. 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 Natasha Mathur, MSCAPP’19, on the Connection Between the Real World and Data Tue., June 25, 2024 Research Professor Robert Kaestner Assesses Effects of Increased Income on Infant Health Tue., June 18, 2024 Harris Voices: Miguel A. Blancarte, Jr., CLA'21, on Growth During Trying Times Mon., June 17, 2024 Upcoming Events More events Harris Campus Visit Wed., July 10, 2024 | 10:00 AM Keller Center 1307 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60637 United States Harris Evening Master's Program Information Session Wed., July 10, 2024 | 12:00 PM Harris Summer Mixer in Washington, DC: Cultivating Policy Connections Wed., July 10, 2024 | 5:00 PM Office of Federal Relations Rooftop 1730 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20004 United States
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