For 40 years, PLEN has brought thousands of women and marginalized gender groups from across the country to Washington, D.C. to explore careers in policy and connect with public policy leaders. PLEN seminars enhance class work and curriculum by giving students valuable access to public policy leaders in Washington, D.C. from the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, agencies, nonprofit organizations, and the private sector.
2023-2024 Seminars
Health policy
October 9 - 11, 2023
Women's Voices in Health Policy
At the three-day Health Policy seminar, college students from across the U.S. considering a career in health policy will learn how to make an impact in the legislative and political processes, explore hot-button issues on Capitol Hill, and expand their professional networks in Washington, DC and beyond.
public policy
JANUARY 8 - 12, 2024
Participants will explore how to influence the policy issues they are passionate about and learn the range of professional opportunities and skills required to be successful. Over the course of the seminar, students will network and learn from leaders on Capitol Hill, the executive branch, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private corporations.
STEM POlicy
March 9 - 11, 2024
This seminar offers students a valuable opportunity to hear firsthand from leaders in science, health, and technology who are shaping our nation’s STEM agenda. Students will connect with senior officials in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors
Global policy
may 13 - 17, 2024
At the five-day Global Policy seminar, participants will learn how to launch their international policy career through participating in policy discussions, diplomacy simulations, and connecting with leaders who are shaping policy in DC and across the world.
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