Policy Challenge
The first Baker School Policy Challenge allows students the opportunity to rapidly engage with real‑world policy problems, practice evidence‑based decision‑making under time constraints and develop professional communication skills in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Submit one form per team when registering.
Overview
The policy challenge will focus on a clearly defined problem statement tied to the selected policy area. Student teams have one week to develop a policy proposal that directly addresses the challenge using policy analysis and data visualization. Teams will write a policy brief and deliver structured presentation to a panel of judges that:
- Clearly defines and addresses the policy problem
- Uses relevant data and visualizations to support analysis
- Proposes policy recommendations that are both practical and innovative
Requirements
The Policy Challenge is open to both undergraduate and graduate students. However, at least three of the four team members must be enrolled in a Baker School academic program.
Deadline
The deadline to register is September 28, 2026.
Award
Two awards will be presented.
- Top Undergraduate Team: $1,000 prize
- Top Graduate Team: $1,000 prize