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Student Profile: Andrew Futerman, EMP Class of 2022

“I want to take up that middle-ground role between policy and science so I can hopefully look back on my career fifty years from now and see that I’ve made a real difference.”
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Data and Policy Summer Scholar Program Capstone Project

One of the unique features of the Data and Policy Summer Scholar (DPSS) Program is the opportunity to engage in hands-on policy research. The faculty-led Capstone Research Project is the culmination and highlight of the seven-week program. We spoke with Austin Wright, Assistant Professor and DPSS Faculty Director, to learn more about the capstone project.
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Student Profile: Syeda Jaisha, MSCAPP Class of 2022

"Data is the most important ingredient for formulating and implementing effective policy."
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Student Profile: Jesse Altman, MPP Class of 2023

“Harris offers the quantitative tools that I can use to assist struggling nonprofits that embody hope for a better world.”
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Student Profile: Patricia Yumbe, MPP Class of 2023

"I want to be a part of a network of individuals solving social issues across different policy areas."
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Q&A: Senior Advisor Brian Fabes On Moving "From Policy to Action"

Brian Fabes has built a career out of bridging divides. Now, as Senior Advisor, he is sharing that worldview at the Harris School of Public Policy, collaborating with faculty, staff, and partners – and helping students move “from policy to action.”
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The Importance of Self-Care for Graduate Students

Being a graduate student is both rewarding and challenging. It is important that you practice self-care by putting support systems in place to bolster you as you progress through your graduate education. Victoria Sellas, MPP Class of 2022, writes some words of advice on self-care for her fellow Harristas.

Credential Programs Information Session

In this information session, hear from the Credential Programs Assistant Director discuss the different programs, referencing the different coursework, schedules, and admission processes.

Credential Programs Information Session

In this information session, hear from the Credential Programs Assistant Director discuss the different programs, referencing the different coursework, schedules, and admission processes.

Data Analytics Credential Information Session

The eight-week Data Analytic Credential (DAC) Program teaches students and working professionals a foundation in data analytics and R programming.

Ask Admissions: Data Analytic Credential (DAC)

Ask Admissions is a space for you to connect with a member of the Credential Programs Admissions Team.

Data Analytics Credential Information Session

In this webinar, hear from Austin Wright, Assistant Professor and DAC Faculty Director, provide a deep dive in the academic content and understand the advantage of the quantitative approach at UChicago Harris.