Student Consulting Lab

The Student Consulting Lab (SCL) is a collaboration between small teams of Evans School students, their faculty advisors, and our public, private, and nonprofit partners to co-create solutions to policy and organizational problems.

We are proud that this program has built organizational capacity for more than 20 years with support from our Master of Public Administration (MPA) students. We have delivered powerful recommendations for organizations and improved equitable outcomes for everyone in our shared community.

By partnering with a Student Consulting Lab project, your organization will:

• Gain fresh insights and data-driven solutions. Our student teams bring advanced analytical skills, policy expertise, and a fresh perspective to tackle complex challenges in the public and nonprofit sectors.
• Advance strategic priorities with extra capacity. Consulting teams dedicate 120+ hours per project, providing valuable research, evaluation, and implementation support that complements your internal efforts, all at a low-cost.
• Collaborate with mission-driven graduate students. Evans School students are emerging leaders in public service, passionate about making a difference. You’ll work directly with a team selected to match your project’s scope and goals.
• Strengthen your pipeline of future talent. Many organizations use Student Consulting Lab as a way to connect with and recruit top-performing graduate students with policy, management, and data expertise.
• Contribute to student learning and public impact. Your partnership provides a meaningful, real-world experience for students while generating actionable deliverables that support your mission.

Erica Barnhart

Associate Teaching Professor

Executive MPA Program Director

AK Sterling

Partnerships & Learning Program Manager