Inspiring evidence-based policymaking
Last fall, the UW–Madison Institute for Research on Poverty hired several undergraduate students for internships that allow them to build policy research and communications skills.
The annual scholarship recognizes an exceptional student who is passionate about health policy.
Learn which of our alumni started new roles and attended conferences this month.
In December, 20 students graduated with certificates—12 in public policy and 8 in health policy.
One of our students moderated a session at the UW–Madison Diversity Forum. Another organized an event to encourage voting. Read more about student accomplishments at school and outside the classroom.
In May, health policy certificate student Susan Farias joined Professor Sarah Halpern-Meekin in her work on the project, which studies the impact of poverty reduction on families and young children.
Public policy certificate student Alexa Iraheta spent the summer in Washington, D.C. completing an internship.
The Wisconsin in Washington program provides UW–Madison undergraduates with the opportunity to intern while taking courses in Washington, D.C.
Many of our students recently received awards or started new jobs or internships.
Certificate students enrolled in La Follette's Workshop in Health Policy addressed policy-centric topics including lead poisoning prevention, rental housing, water contamination, and Medicaid.