The Santa Monica College Public Policy Institute is proud to produce programming each Spring and Fall to guide our students and the greater community in discussions regarding how public policy shapes our democracy. For details on current virtual and other recent PPI programming, visit the pages above. For information on previous events and topics, explore the PPI website and do not hesitate to reach out to us to share your thoughts at ppi@smc.edu. In the meantime, please stay safe and healthy. We can't wait to see you again in person soon!

Upcoming PPI Events

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May 20
Governing and Elections in the Age of AI

Governing and Elections in the Age of AI

6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Student Services Center
May 21
“The Creator”: AI Propaganda or Utopian Promise?

“The Creator”: AI Propaganda or Utopian Promise?

5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Student Services Center
May 22
World Build led by Pardee RAND Graduate School and SMC Students