About BIPP

The Bucknell Institute for Public Policy (BIPP) provides a forum for contemporary public policy discussion, a mechanism to support faculty-guided undergraduate research, and an academic home for students pursuing a degree in public policy. The institute supports student and faculty research and provides service to the local community through educational outreach.

What is Public Policy?

Public policy refers to the decisions government officials make on economic, political and social issues that affect the public they serve.

Mission Statement

The Bucknell Institute for Public Policy (BIPP) provides a space for public policy discussion and an academic home for faculty research, and students interested in public policy issues. The institute actively supports both faculty scholarship and faculty-led student research, and works to share the policy-relevant expertise of Bucknell faculty with on- and off-campus constituencies. BIPP engages with critical public policy issues both on and off Bucknell's campus, conducting nationally representative surveys, organizing events on relevant public policy matters, and publishing working papers and policy briefs produced by Bucknell faculty.

Our vision:To inspire students to consider pursuing careers committed to the public good, and to build and enhance a democratically engaged and informed citizenry.

Advisory Board

The BIPP advisory board comprises alumni, parents and donors who provide their time, donations and expertise to help BIPP reach everyone in the Bucknell community.

Meet the advisory board

Faculty Steering Committee

The efforts of BIPP would not be possible without strong faculty support. Our steering committee assists the institute with programming, research and engagement.

Meet the steering committee