Violence in America is the theme of the 2024 Public Policy Analysis Challenge.
This page serves as a repository of reputable, scholarly research surrounding this year's topic. Students are invited to browse the repository to find empirical guidance and support for their policy recommendation. The repository also provides resources for community members who are interested in learning more about the topic. The information in the repository is organized into three sub-topics, all stemming from the overarching theme of Violence in America: Taproot Causes, Impact on Society, and Response Strategies.
Guest Speaker: Nikki Goeser
Nikki Goeser is a women's rights advocate whose husband was a victim of gun violence. She created this video to share her story and answer questions from 91¿´Æ¬Íø students.
Helpful Resources
This section contains materials handcrafted by faculty in the Public Policy Studies program to assist students throughout the research process and guide them through the various stages of the Challenge.
Public Policy Studies is committed to introducing students to industry experts with unique insights into the year's theme. This document provides details about the guest speakers and when/where their presentations will take place.
A table of deadlines and suggested tasks that will help you tackle each stage of the Challenge effectively.
Advice on how to choose a team that will propel you to success and how to be a valuable member of that team.
How to use the PsycInfo and Nexis Uni databases, both of which are available through the 91¿´Æ¬Íø Library.
Will Your Law Withstand Judicial Scrutiny?
An overview of the U.S. Constitution, structure of the American judicial system, and composition of the Supreme Court.
Schedule of Events
Programming Events
Panel I: Root Causes of Violence
Tuesday, February 13
11:30 - 12:45
Tarble Room, Brown Hall
Guest Speaker: Dr. Doug Fields
Tuesday, February 13
4:00 - 5:00
Lillard 044
Panel II: Community Responses to Violence
Tuesday, March 19
11:30 - 12:45
Tarble Room, Brown Hall
Keynote Presentation: Dr. Jerome Adams
Monday, April 8
4:00 - 5:00
Tarble Room, Brown Hall
Semi-Final Rounds
Thursday, April 11
12:00 - 4:00 (Group 1), 6:00 - 10:00 (Group 2)
Tarble Room, Brown Hall
Final Round
Sunday, April 21
6:00 - 7:30
Reid Chapel
Competition Due Dates
Register Team
January 23
Select Topic and Faculty Mentor
January 25
Submit Whitepaper
April 2
Taproot Causes