Participating in the planning and execution of the “RRRR” Bass Connections project provided an invaluable opportunity to leverage my dissertation research in support of a collaborative and interdisciplinary research project grounded in a real-world policy problem.

Engaging with our fantastic team of interdisciplinary researchers and policymaker partners throughout the RRRR project enhanced the quality of my academic work, enabled translation of individual and collaborative findings into actionable policy recommendations, and provided innumerable professional development opportunities.