How Can We Predict Impact
To achieve its mission, the Center for Impact Sciences has three key priorities:
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The Center for Impact Sciences Launch: Jason Saul’s Introductory Remarks
The Center for Impact Sciences at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy makes evidence more actionable for policymakers. Watch Jason Saul, CEO of Mission Measurement and Executive Director of the Center for Impact Sciences, share his introductory remarks at the 2019 launch event for the Center for Impact Sciences at the Bipartisan Policy Center in Washington DC.
The Center for Impact Sciences Launch: Panel on the Future of Evidence for Policymaking
The Center for Impact Sciences at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy makes evidence more actionable for policymakers. Watch the panel discussion on the future of evidence for policymaking at the 2019 launch event for the Center for Impact Sciences at the Bipartisan Policy Center in Washington DC.
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Jason Saul
Executive Director
Jason Saul is one of the world’s leading experts on measuring social impact, advising corporations, federal agencies and philanthropies on how to maximize their impact. For the past 25 years, Jason has been a pioneer in the field, developing new methods to standardize, benchmark and predict social outcomes.
Dr. Jennifer L. Brooks
Co-Director
Dr. Jennifer Brooks specializes in the use of evaluations, metrics, and evidence-based policy to amplify the benefits of social programs for children and families. She provides expert advice on building more effective programs and policies to foundations, government, and non-profit organizations.
John A. List
Academic Director
John A. List is the Kenneth C. Griffin Distinguished Service Professor in Economics at the University of Chicago. He received his B.S. in economics at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, and Ph.D. in economics at the University of Wyoming. His research focuses on questions in microeconomics, with a particular emphasis on using field experiments to address both positive and normative issues.