Behavioral Insights Student Group (BISG)

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Are you a student interested in behavioral science at Harvard?

The Behavioral Insights Student Group (BISG) is the student arm of the Behavioral Insights Group (BIG). Run by students, for students, BISG brings together students from across Harvard who are interested in the application of behavioral science to policy challenges. 

BISG runs events throughout the year for students across the range of interests in behavioral insights and Harvard schools. These include lunch events with speakers who are experts working in the field of behavioral insights, fireside career chats, community social events, seminars with faculty, and virtual book talks.
 

The best way to learn about our events is by joining our mailing list. We’ll send you a weekly newsletter with information on events, research opportunities, and job postings.

You can also check out the list of past BIG/BISG events, many of which include video recordings, and visit the Shorenstein Center’s upcoming events page, where BIG events are added as they are confirmed.

Finally, you can follow BIG on Twitter and LinkedIn, where we post more general updates.

Get involved:

We are always happy to hear from students who want to get involved. You can do so in a few ways:

  • Join the BISG Committee: Meet and engage with like-minded students, help plan events and group meetings, and build relationships with faculty, administration and the behavioral insights community. Contact staff liaison Liz Schwartz if you are interested in a leadership position in BISG. 
  • Ad-Hoc Opportunities: You do not need to be a committee member to get involved in BISG. Join the BISG mailing list to learn about opportunities to help plan events and other group activities. 

Student Opportunities and Resources

Connect with BISG:

1. Join 3,000+ subscribers to our BISG Mailing List by clicking here. You’ll receive updates during the academic year on the latest events and opportunities in behavioral insights for students. 

2. Join our Harvard Behavioral Insights Network LinkedIn Group