About the program
The Summer Policy Immersion Program equips high school students with a foundational understanding of the policymaking process and the skills necessary to develop and implement public policies. Through a blend of lectures, group discussions, and an immersive hands-on project, students will refine their skills in evidence-based survey design methodologies. They will learn techniques to identify compelling policy issues, such as addressing challenges of climate change, education, and technology, adapting to new forms of urban transportation, and how to translate these issues into data points for qualitative and quantitative evidence analysis. Additionally, the students will focus on translating this analysis into actionable outputs, including graphical presentations and executive summaries. The students will also have the opportunity to explore their interest in pursuing careers or undergraduate and graduate degrees in public policy.
