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“I’m still just skimming the surface of what’s possible in terms of machine learning, Python, and big data, and I’m excited to be part of a program where I can apply what I’m learning right away.”

Jinglin Fu, Class of 2020, plans to use her MPP to develop better health care policies in China.

“I want to influence policies that address social inequality, labor economics, and intergenerational mobility.”

“The University of Chicago is such an amazing academic environment—it enhances the way you think about the world.”

“My goal is to make a difference and inspire other girls to pursue their goals... I want to make an impact and make sure all girls know they can do anything they want as long as they work hard.”

Leah Castleberry, Class of 2020, is pursuing an MPP to develop urban and social policies to help fellow Chicagoans.

“When we design things—whether it’s a product or a policy—we need to design for those who need the most advocacy, because that’s how we create inclusive designs encompassing everyone’s needs.”

“I wanted to be able to take data and tell a story, and that is what Harris promoted and delivered.”

“While at Harris, I came to appreciate all things related to international security and realized that the future of security is cyber.”

“The thing I enjoyed most about Harris was learning from my classmates. I got to talk to people from different backgrounds and learn from their experiences and how they think.”

“My job in healthcare strategy has always had incredibly strong linkages to the policy that enables and supports it, but COVID-19 made policy relevant to my work in a different, important way.”

Jurl Vinegar, a Master of Public Policy student focusing on municipal finance, plans to get money to the places and programs that matter.