Michael Nachman '21 interned at the State Department during the 2020 spring term. The following is an excerpt from his internship report. I...

As part of the Market Abuse Unit, I performed data analysis with Python to assist with cases brought to the SEC, built a convolutional neural network to detect spoofing and layering (a form of illegal stock market manipulation), created an updateable price database of the S&P 500, and learned more about the effects of regulation on not only professional traders but also a typical investor....

With generous support from the Class of 1964 Public Affairs Internship Fund, Erica Ng '19 was funded by the Rockefeller Center for a Fall 2017 internship as a Legislative Intern for U.S. Senator Patty Murray....

"Working for the Brookings Institution was an invaluable experience that taught me a great deal about myself and about public policy. The higher-level research I was doing gave me a better understanding of the industry, and made me feel like I could make a real difference."...

"My greatest interest in NNWO was because of this direct engagement with the key policy makers and advocates of the Navajo people. As a proud Navajo citizen, it was incredible to gain a new perspective on the issues facing our Nation and to be surrounded by those dedicated to solving them."...

Robert He '19 interned during Fall 2016 at the Office of Public Engagement at the White House and remarks that "after seeing firsthand how studies in these fields translate to the day-to-day, [he has] grown even more interested in studying more complex concepts and higher level courses."...