Public Policy Center, Student Participation Center research offers graduate and undergraduate students an opportunity to collaborate on projects that complement their fields of study. By working with faculty and research staff on interdisciplinary projects, students learn practical skills related to problem identification, study design, presentation of findings, and interaction with public and private sector leaders.
Students also become well informed about the particular policy issue being examined.
Students pursuing graduate degrees in Civil and Environmental Engineering or Urban and Regional Planning can obtain a special Transportation Certificate at the time of graduation. The Certificate is an additional credential that appears on the student's transcript. To obtain a Transportation Certificate, a student must complete a series of transportation courses. Specific courses that must be completed vary between the two participating departments. The Public Policy Center administers the Certificate program.