Emerging leaders who participate in the Humphrey School JSI will leave the program equipped for graduate studies that focus on addressing the grand challenges of our time, including such issues as global affairs, human rights, diversity and equity, educational and environmental justice, social welfare innovation, climate change, accessible transit and housing, public safety, and racial justice. Understanding that JSI participants are interested in a wide range of grand challenges, we work with each participant to develop field-based research and community engagement projects that allow you to apply what you learn during the summer to the specific issues that most inspire you.

Our Core Courses are focused on the foundational knowledge and strategies necessary to succeed in public affairs careers (the following courses are structured around grand challenges identified by participants): 

• Introduction to Policy Analysis with Jules Marzec and Madeline Rowe

• Applied Economics for Planners and Policymakers with Ethan Ellis and Haishan Yang

• Applied Statistics with Mwaso Mnensa and Madeline Rowe

• Qualitative Research Methods Module with Dr. Omar Sharifi and Michael Lekan-Kehinde

• Global Policy Showcase Seminar with Dr. Abimbola Asojo and Jing Tian

We have an exciting summer planned for you!

• Guest Speakers and Visits