The Heinz College public service weekend, “Leadership in the Age of Smart Cities: How Data and Technology are Impacting Equity in Urban Communities” is a FREE conference and is scheduled for July 20-July 22nd in Washington D.C. and includes a large graduate school expo on July 20th from 3-6PM. The deadline to apply to the conference is Friday June 22nd. Below is more information about the conference:
What to Expect:
· Network with other students from across the country who are interning in Washington DC for the summer
· Develop leadership and problem solving skills
· Learn about careers in public service and graduate programs in public policy and international affairs
· Interact with innovative leaders and leading thinkers
· Participate in a team challenge to develop an innovative solution to problems facing urban centers
Eligibility Criteria:
· Rising undergraduate juniors and seniors and recent graduates in the Washington D.C. Metro Area
· Traditionally underrepresented students are encouraged to apply
· All majors welcome
Application Deadline:
Friday June 22, 2018 (11:59PM EST)
Apply At:
https://www.ppiaprogram.org/ppia/what-we-do/publicserviceweekends/psw_cmudc/
The conference is hosted in collaboration with the Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) fellowship program and NASPAA to encourage more diversity and inclusion in public service.