Course # 34861 Section Number 1 Day(s) M- W- Th Time(s) 5:00pm-8:00pm Term Summer 2026 Course Instructor Erin Kelley Syllabus Syllabus 10/21/25 This course helps students connect their technical skills to real-world policy applications. It is organized around three main pillars: crafting policy-relevant research questions, generating and analyzing evidence, and presenting findings effectively to policymakers. Students will explore these themes through a hands-on case study using a real policy issue and dataset. Each week, they will also engage directly with a panel of policymakers from government agencies, multilateral organizations, NGOs, and think tanks. This is part one in a two-part course sequence. Students must complete this course to enroll in PPHA 34862 From Data to Impact: Policy Action in D.C. - Part II. Notes This is part one in a two-part course sequence. Students must complete this course to enroll in PPHA 34862 From Data to Impact: Policy Action in D.C. - Part II, which will be offered in Fall 2026. Please see syllabus for specific meeting dates and times. Recent News More news Student Profile: Maya Cousins, MPP Class of 2027 Thu., October 23, 2025 A Front-Row Seat to Russia under Putin Mon., October 20, 2025 Students Embark on Climate and Energy Career Trek in Downtown Chicago Thu., October 16, 2025 Upcoming Events More events Drop-in with a Director Mon., October 27, 2025 | 12:00 PM Harris Credential Programs General Webinar Tue., October 28, 2025 | 12:00 PM Coffee Chat in Boston, MA Tue., October 28, 2025 | 3:00 PM Tatte Bakery 1352 Boylston St Boston, MA 02115 United States
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