Research and Impact

UC Berkeley leads the world in conducting cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research — the type of work that holds the greatest promise for solving our most pressing global problems in areas ranging from health science and energy to the environment and transportation.

The Goldman School of Public Policy (GSPP) at UC Berkeley serves as a leading engine for rigorous, multidisciplinary research designed to tackle the most complex societal challenges of the twenty-first century. By utilizing rigorous quantitative analysis alongside an equally deep qualitative insights, GSPP faculty and researchers produce knowledge and solutions in critical areas such as climate change, immigration, criminal justice reform, and education.

This research provides policymakers and civic leaders with the empirical evidence needed to craft solutions that serve the common good. Through this work, the school acts as a vital bridge between visionary aspirations and the practical, on-the-ground strategies that contribute to a more just, equitable, and resilient society.

Meet Our Faculty

GSPP's degree programs are led by an outstanding faculty of interdisciplinary scholars and experienced professionals who push the boundaries of knowledge and applied practice. Our ranks include economists, political scientists, psychologists, statisticians, sociologists, historians, and public managers and analysts who support intellectually diverse approaches to studying public policy.

Angela Glover Blackwell

Professor of Practice & Chief Vision Officer, Democracy Policy Initiative, Founder in Residence at PolicyLink

Caitlin Patler

Associate Professor of Public Policy

Jacob (Jake) Grumbach

Associate Professor

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Centers

Centers assemble the Goldman School's expertise around specific topics and are a venue for collaboration across departments, disciplines, and institutions.