Policy Challenge
Work in small groups to create an innovative policy-driven solution to a real-world case to present to a panel of local industry experts.
Hosted by the Department of Economics, the Policy Challenge is a experiential competition for students in all CBE majors to work together to create a policy-oriented solution for a case created by industry experts and local business leaders.
The Policy Challenge is a great opportunity for students to:
- Connect what you've learned in the classroom to a real-world problem;
- Showcase your creative thinking and ideas to come up with a unique solution;
- Gain experience with professional presentations;
- Network and explore internship and job opportunities;
- and build your resume.
Groups will create a 15-minute presentation the morning of the challenge and present to the panel of judges in the afternoon. Students must have 60 credits or more to participate.
REGISTER TO COMPETE
Important Dates
Information Sessions
All information sessions will be in the hallway of Stephens Hall.
- Tuesday, March 25, 12pm-3pm
- Wednesday, March 26, 12pm-3pm
- Thursday, April 3, 9am-12pm
- Tuesday, April 8, 9am-12pm
- Wednesday, April 9, 9am-12pm
Deadline to Register
- Friday, April 11 at 5pm
Prizes
A panel of judges will rate and score each team's presentation and award the top two teams scholarship prizes.
- 1st Place: $1000/each team member
- 2nd Place: $500/each team member
Judges and Sponsors
The 2025 Policy Challenge is made possible by a generous sponsorship by Aberdeen Proving Group Federal Credit Union (APGFCU).
The following organizations are also supporting and serving as judges:
- Morgan Stanley
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
- T. Rowe Price
- SECU
- JPMorgan Chase