National Security and Public Safety Track
The National Security and Public Safety track supports students who are ambitious about careers focused on security and risk management.
These highly interdisciplinary industries offer careers at the intersection of economics, law, policy, and cutting-edge technology. Opportunities are available with a wide range of employers, including government agencies, think tanks, advanced materials firms, and companies focused on geopolitics and global trade.
Program resources include:
Workshops and skill trainings on security careers from industry experts, employers, and faculty.
Career trek to locations such as Washington, D.C. and local treks to Chicago, IL and Springfield, IL.
Internship opportunities with leading employers including
UChicago Crime Lab
Mare Liberum
Cabrini Green Legal Aid
Federal Bureau of Investigation
U.S. Government Accountability Office (Information Security)
Central Intelligence Agency
Atlantic Council
Council on Criminal Justice
MacArthur Justice Center
Illinois Prison Project
Potomac Institute for Policy Studies
International Institute for Strategic Studies
Students of all class years and majors are encouraged to participate!
Questions?
Please contact Bethany Malzman (bmalzman@uchicago.edu), Associate Director, Careers in Policy and Social Impact.