Topics in STEP: Leadership in Policymaking: AI & Climate Technology

This course focuses on the policymaking process that led to landmark climate legislation and the development of AI governance policies during the Biden administration. We delve into the substance of each of these topics and explore the roles of key leaders in Congress and the Executive branch who were instrumental in bringing about these major accomplishments. The course covers key public facing leaders, those working behind the scenes, the dynamics with stakeholder groups, and how leaders navigated these complexities to accomplish their goals. We distill lessons for future policy reform efforts.