UChicago Data and Policy Summer Scholar Program Information Session with Austin Wright Thu., March 12, 2020 | 8:30 AM — 9:30 AM A link will be sent to registered guests. Chicago, IL 60637 United States Sponsored By: Office of Admissions In this special online information session, hear from Austin Wright, DPSS Faculty Director and Assistant Professor. Professor Wright will share details about the program's academics, capstone research projects and the uniqueness of the UChicago approach to data science and public policy. The Program Director and Program Coordinator will discuss the extracurricular elements of the program (career exploration, networking, student life, housing, etc.) as well as the admissions process. This session includes a live Q&A. Join us and have your questions answered! Please note that all webinars are in Central Daylight Time (Chicago Time) Register Now Recent News More news Student Profile: Nino Rodriguez, PhD, PAC’25, PWC’25, MPP Class of 2027 Wed., February 04, 2026 $20 Million Gift from Thomas Francis Dunn, AB’81, MBA’86 and Susan Knapp Dunn, AB’82, Launches a New Lab at the Harris School to Advance Emerging Field of Algorithmic Public Policy Wed., February 04, 2026 When Aid Arrives Matters: Early Cash Transfers Improve Outcomes After Floods Mon., February 02, 2026