Public Policy (PUBP)

 

Outside of Ivan Allen Ambassadors, I am involved in Greek Life, and I am the former VP of the Ivan Allen Student Advisory Board.

 

During my first year at Georgia Tech, I worked as a student assistant in the Ivan Allen Dean's Office, under the director of the ambassador program, Elizabeth Miller. In the summer of 2023, I participated in GT's Oxford Study Abroad Program and had an incredible experience traveling and taking classes. In the Spring of 2024, I participated in the Georgia Legislative Internship Program at the State Capitol, working in the Office of the Speaker. Now, I am interning at the Governor's Office of Budget and Planning.

 

I love Public Policy at Tech because of the intersection between STEM and policy. Being a student at Georgia Tech, I am exposed to countless advancements in the STEM field that are fascinating to study from a humanities perspective. Because of Tech's location, right in the heart of Atlanta, it is easy to get involved in state and local policy and directly impact the community.

 

The Ivan Allen College provides immense academic and professional support for its students. The community that the college fosters is really valuable, and because of the size of the college, I feel very connected to my peers and professors. Being a liberal arts major at Georgia Tech gives you a superpower that few other students have. Because of the curriculum and resources available at Georgia Tech, we are able to understand the STEM research and advancements accomplished at Georgia Tech, and we are able to translate that progress into policy.

 

I am the Homecoming Chair for the Student Center Programs Council (SCPC), the USG of Policy and Assistant Director General for Georgia Tech Model UN, and an Ambassador for the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts.

I am a Student Assistant in Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

 

Georgia Tech explores not only how policy was made, but also why this policy was made and what its effects will be. This technological approach to developing policy combined with learning about the societal implications of policy sets the Tech PUBP program apart from other programs! There are several paths (clusters!) to explore to learn about niche interests, such as science, health, and urban policy, which allow students to have specialized knowledge in their chosen clusters.

 

The availability and accessibility to combine curriculums at Georgia Tech is unlike most other colleges. A student can have incredibly specific interests, ones that intersect liberal arts and STEM, and there is a professor who either specializes in or knows someone who specializes in that interest. In IAC, every professor is incredibly willing to explore each student's interest and answer any questions or provide a contact for someone else who can answer questions a student may have.

 

Greek Life, Ivan Allen College Ambassadors, Women Lead Right at Georgia Tech (president), Undergraduate Public Policy Student Organization, Young Women for America at Georgia Tech, Campus Outreach ministry

 

Internships: Legal Intern for Akin & Tate, P.C., Legal Intern for Cherokee Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office, Georgia Legislative Internship Program (GLIP), Senior Staff Intern for Office of Governor Brian Kemp Volunteering: Mentor/Program Coordinator for the Center for Civic Engagement Work: Legislative Assistant to the Georgia Senate Majority Leader

 

I love that the public policy major allows you to explore many different disciplines, allowing you to cater your degree toward specific interests. There are so many different classes (in and out of the School of Public Policy) to take to shape your policy degree. I love that I can explore my passion for transportation and aviation from a policy perspective.

 

The best thing about Liberal Arts at Georgia Tech is the community! There is always someone you know in your classes. I love learning about what my peers are doing in their respective majors/classes and hearing about how they are using it. Everyone wants to support you and see you grow!

 

First Year Leadership Initiatives, Honors Program Leadership Council, SGA Graphic Design and Public Relations Committee

 

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Being a Public Policy major means being well versed in all core subjects. From being able to analyze numerical data, to articulating such data and contextualizing it, public policy entails a range of skill sets for its many applications. Public Policy is the perfect major for me because even as a kid, when asked about my favorite subjects, I have enjoyed most of the subjects and been quite indecisive with my answer. There are no limits to my problem-solving interests whether I hope to analyze socio economic data or create solutions to remedying such challenges in an area. I enjoy the diversity of my major and all its possible facets to problem-solving. In virtually every aspect of my life, I can apply public policy to understanding different perspectives, as well as comprehend wide scale issues. Overall, I am fascinated by the ambiguity of public policy in its necessary applications for problem-solving. Whether a policy issue, solution effort, or everyday conversation, my Public Policy 2010 class has emphasized the importance of being cognizant and mindful of all pieces of a puzzle. I am truly excited to explore each and every piece of the puzzles I will encounter

 

As a Georgia Tech student, being a problem solver is a large part of our student identity. Being a public policy major at Georgia Tech takes problem solving to the next level with the enriching, multidisciplinary learning approach that grants students an open-minded and contemporary perspective. As a liberal arts major at Tech, there are so many opportunities to engage with my interests academically and through extracurriculars. For example, there are numerous research opportunities on-campus and abroad as Georgia Tech is a leader in interdisciplinary research. I also enjoy the intimacy afforded by being a smaller college at a larger school, which makes it easier to create a community with other students, but also with the esteemed, industry-engaged professors. Overall, being an Ivan Allen student enables such incredible academic, social, and professional opportunities.

 

 

Georgia Tech Student Foundation's First Year Leadership Intensive (FLI),  Student Alumni Association's First Year Program (FYP), GT Model United Nations, Greek Life, and a couple of on-campus ministries. I'm also on the Ivan Allen College Student Advisory Board and was recently selected to be a Georgia Tech Tour Guide.

 

I recently joined Science & Technology Policy Connections as a policy analyst on the Cyber & AI committee. Throughout the semester, we work to write and submit a policy memo for publication to the Journal of Science Policy & Governance. I plan on participating in the Georgia Tech European Union Study Abroad through the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs.

 

I love how malleable and customizable the degree is. I have the freedom to choose classes and shape projects around specific policy areas that I’m passionate about, and the different clusters have helped me both narrow and widen my scope of interest in a meaningful way. Beyond that, the program’s unique connection to Georgia Tech’s tech-oriented ecosystem means I can approach these policy areas from a forward-thinking, technology-driven perspective.

 

For me, studying liberal arts at Georgia Tech is the best of both worlds. It has the close-knit, supportive atmosphere of a small private college, with small class sizes and professors who are truly accessible and engaged with their students. At the same time, you have access to all the resources of a major research university, from cutting-edge labs and collaborative projects to abundant research opportunities and internships. This combination allows me to build meaningful relationships with faculty and peers while still having the chance to participate in innovative research and gain practical experience that will prepare me for my career.