Technology, Innovation and Great Power Competition

This experiential learning course engages students across disciplines in the real-world dynamics of how emerging technologies - AI, semiconductors, biotech, quantum science, space, cyber, and more - are reshaping international competition. Centered on strengthening the strategic positions of the United States and its allies and partners, student teams take on urgent policy challenges with global implications. The course fuses AI tools, stakeholder interviews, and entrepreneurial approaches to help teams move faster and generate solutions that matter. Over 10 weeks, students work in teams to develop and publish a policy report aimed at informing current debates and decisions. In-person attendance is required. Teams must also hold weekly office hours with instructors, scheduled outside regular class sessions. Students enrolled for 5 units will go further by crafting an influence strategy - identifying how to move their work into real policy conversations and decision-making channels.