The purpose for the Policy at the Podium forums is to stimulate and support interdisciplinary research in any area of public policy especially research with international implications. The forums provide opportunities for faculty and advanced graduate students to generate new ideas and research questions, learn about the strengths and limitations of data sources, and identify potential collaborators (who may be in other colleges).

Policy at the Podium is a program the: Institute of Public and International Affairs (IPIA) and Center for Public Policy and Administration (CPPA)