Re-launched in Fall 2020, The Triple Helix is Carnegie Mellon’s nonpartisan public policy review.
Carnegie Mellon University’s reputation is one of drama, engineering, and computer science. While each field is unique, they intersect in one way: public policy. Theater shines light on societal grievances; engineers build the necessary infrastructure for public project; and computer scientists drive decision-makers with data and machine learning.
In short, The Triple Helix recognizes that public policy is universal. Beyond protests and petitions, Carnegie Mellon students need a forum to discuss, reflect, agree and disagree, and ultimately write on public policies. In practice, the Triple Helix bridges that gap in a few ways.
Mainly, we publish articles on topics ranging from CRISPR, Big Tech, national security, and Bitcoin, so Carnegie Mellon students better understand their peers.
As well, we conduct interviews with experts on issues like military spending and economic policy. We talk to CMU researchers about the implications of the incredible work they do. In the future, we hope to host in-person events and build member development for those interested in careers in public policy.
Always, a huge thank you goes to the entire team of The Triple Helix and its contributing writers that ensure a frequent flow of content.