Center for Impact Sciences

Center for Impact Sciences

Impact science seeks to “harden” the social science by using taxonomical classifications and structured data to forecast social outcomes.

The Center is pioneering the use of data standardization and outcome taxonomies for social outcomes. By advancing a uniform language for the field, the Center will empower policymakers and all stakeholders to innovate, benchmark, and predict social impact. The Center will explore cutting-edge and disruptive use cases for impact science in the form of new tools, systems, and technologies for achieving social impact.

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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

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.

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Jennifer L. Brooks

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.

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Jason Saul

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.

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