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“The data techniques we used in DPSS taught me to read data effectively and interpret it more objectively.”

From engaging in classes specific to her interests to creating her own nonprofit event, Dolen’s time at Harris has empowered her to continuously challenge herself.

“I believe we can better use technology to solve some of the most pressing social problems of our generation.”

"I want to generate meaningful policy changes that improve peoples’ daily lives.”

“Harris’ quantitative reputation made it an obvious choice for me. I want to be able to understand how data fits into policy and how it can be used to inform decision making.”

“Economics can tell you important things, but it can’t tell you who people are or where they come from. I want to better see how people living in these countries experience policy and what they talk about.”

Inclusivity and civic engagement have been driving forces throughout Head’s academic career—and life.

“The academic world at the University of Chicago will provide a great place to explore, learn, and innovate solutions to long-standing public policy problems that I can bring to USAID.”

“I want to give back and have a positive impact on people’s lives, and the work I am doing now does just that.”

“Throughout my journey of studying economics and working in and alongside the public sector, I have seen the necessity of effective leadership and evidence-based policies to drive sustainable change.”

“I want to work with data and be in the rooms where the impacts are being measured.”

Shah hopes to teach Behavioral Economics and Econometrics at the graduate level to shape data-driven education policy. His research focuses on scalable, low-cost interventions to improve student educational outcomes.