Past Study Groups

Study groups present a tremendous opportunity for students to learn informally from leading public servants, political practitioners, journalists, academics, and more. Organized as semester-long, non-for-credit weekly seminars, study groups are hosted by the Institute's Fellows and other distinguished group leaders. Study group topics range from local to global issues, and are offered in a variety of formats, including project-based working groups, skill-building workshops, and traditional Q&A-based discussion groups.

• IMPROVING U.S. FOREIGN POLICY THROUGH GLOBAL HEALTH DIPLOMACY

  A study group led by IOP Fellow Howard A. Zucker, MD, JD - Thursdays at 4PM More

• MANAGING A SUCCESSFUL CAMPAIGN FROM THE COURTHOUSE TO THE WHITE HOUSE

  A study group led by IOP Fellow Teresa Vilmain - Wednesdays at 4PM More

• National Security Law and Policy: The Way Forward

  Led by James A. Baker, Spring 2007 More

• NEW MEDIA, NEW TACTICS

  A study group led by IOP Fellow Nicco Mele - Mondays at 4PM More

• People, Power & Electoral Organzizing in the Modern Campaign

  Led by IOP Fellow Karen Hicks, Fall 2007 More

• Picking Presidents: Are There Better Ways To Nominate Candidates?

  Led By IOP fellow David Yepsen Thursdays, 4:00 - 5:30 PM: FDR Room, IOP More

• Politics of the Enviroment

  Led by IOP Fellow David Zwick Tuesdays from 4-5:30 p.m. More

• The Birthing of a New Healthcare System

  Led by IOP Fellow Nancy Johnson, Spring 2007 More

• THE POLICY AND POLITICS OF ADDICTION

  A Study Group Led by IOP Fellow Jim Ramstad - Mondays at 4PM More

• THE POLITICS OF PUBLIC EDUCATION

  A study group led by IOP Fellow Tina Flournoy - Thursdays at 4PM More