Haverford Hosts the Inaugural Public Policy Forum

Haverford students hear from alumni and others at first-ever Public Policy Forum.

The Poster Session is packed.

The new Public Policy Forum was organized by the Center for Peace and Global Citizenship, the Koshland Integrated Natural Sciences Center, the Center for Career and Professional Advising and interested faculty. The initiative is designed to acquaint Haverford College students with careers in public policy and to educate  alumni working in the sector about the public policy research seniors are conducting. Six panels at the forum covered such topics as public law, state and local development, and issues around health, environmental, domestic, and international policy.

Professor of Economics Anne Preston speaks at the Public Policy Forum.
Provost Kim Benston provides the opening remarks.
From left: Steven Smith, Chris Day ’81, and Adam Freed ’80 speak on the “Environmental Policy” panel.
Mike Froehlich ’97 (left) and moderator Mac McCorkle participate on the “Public Law” panel.
Steve Spaulding ’05 speaks on the “Public Law” panel.
Dr. Ellen Magenheim (left), professor of economics at Swarthmore College, and Misha Segal ’97 participate on the “Health Policy” panel.
The room is packed for the “Domestic Policy” panel.
The keynote speech by David Wessel ’75 attracts a crowd.
David Wessel ’75 delivers the keynote address.

 

The forum also included two poster presentation sessions for students to present their work. Other opportunities, such as a career forum, a luncheon, and a wine-and-cheese reception, provided opportunities for students to network with alumni. For full coverage, click here.

—Photos by Thom Carroll Photography

 

The Poster Session is packed.
Tamar Hoffman ’16 presents on reducing recidivism in Pennsylvania.
Maggie Brown ’15 presents on prostitution policies in France.
Ivy Muir ’15 presents on financial inclusion with mobile money.
Tina Zhuo ’15 talks about China’s policies on the Arab Spring.
Natasha Daviduke ’17 (left) and Michael Furey ’17 attend panel sessions.
Recent alums, Christine Habib ’14 (left) and Jordan Nieusma ’14, return for the forum.
Sam Hersh ’15 presents on Singapore.
From left to right: Jack Hasler ’15, Robin Banerji ’15, Josh Nadel ’15, and Ryan Baxter-King ’16 are poster presenters at the forum.
Sloan Millman ’15 speaks to Judy Owen, professor of biology.
Katie Tsai ’16 attends the career forum.