August 15, 2017 Emma Richardson Today we welcome Katherine Baicker as the new Dean of Harris Public Policy! Dean Baicker joins Harris from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Heath, where she was a professor of health economics. Baicker's research and expertise focuses on healthcare economics, the effectiveness of public and private health insurance, and is a leading expert in current research on the randomized expansion of Medicaid in Oregon. Please join the Harris community in welcoming Dean Baicker, and keep up with her introduction to Harris by following #MeetDeanBaicker on our social media channels! Read about Dean Baicker on our website Facebook Twitter Instagram OlderHomeNewer Upcoming Events More events Policy Research and Innovation Bootcamp (PRIB) Policy Hackathon Challenge Deep Dive Tue., February 10, 2026 | 12:00 PM Preparing for Harris: Teaching Assistantships Wed., February 11, 2026 | 8:30 AM Coffee Chat in Western Massachusetts Wed., February 11, 2026 | 9:00 AM Tunnel City Coffee 100 Spring St #102 Williamstown, MA 01267 United States