Clinton School to Host 2025 NASPAA Student Simulation Competition

On Saturday, March 1, the Clinton School of Public Service will host graduate students to participate in the NASPAA Simulation Competition. This year’s competition — a collaboration between DMS Academy and the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) — will connect students from around the world at a virtual site and 12 global host sites, including Bangladesh, Egypt, Brazil, Hungary, Nebraska, Texas, Michigan … and more!

The simulation competition will tackle policy issues associated with forced migration through computer-based simulated gameplay. Created and improved by experts at DMS Academy who utilized extensive real-world data, the simulation places students in leadership roles within a time-sensitive, fast-paced environment where they must work together to solve complex policy issues.

Dr. Charlotte Williams, Dr. Gary Wheeler (‘07), and Ryan Olson (‘11) will serve as Clinton School judges for the simulation competition.

Built specifically for students of public policy, the DMS Pandemic Simulation is a web-based experiential learning tool. Taking on the roles of world leaders based on real data, players will work in teams to manage a pandemic outbreak across international borders. Each player will be in charge of a distinct policy portfolio, and the decisions they make will affect not only their own country but the other teams’ as well. The game challenges participants to weigh human rights, integration, and GDP growth against budget restrictions and political resistance. Teams will be evaluated on simulation scores, negotiation skills, and presentations made to regional site judges.

A panel of prominent super judges will determine the global winning teams of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes with awards of $3,000, $1,500 and $750, respectively.

Thousands of students from NASPAA’s global network have participated in the simulation competition, which examines a different multifaceted policy issue each year.


About NASPAA: The Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) is the global standard in public service education. It is the membership organization of graduate education programs in public policy, public affairs, public administration, and public & nonprofit management. Its over 300 members – located across the U.S. and in 24 countries around the globe – award MPA, MPP, MPAff, and similar degrees. NASPAA is the recognized global accreditor of master’s degree programs in these fields.

About DMS Academy: DMS Academy offers educational programs that focus on desired futures and immersive learning experiences with real-life roles, real-world data, and specific cultural contexts. Their simulations are designed with future readiness skills such as critical thinking and decision-making for organizations engaged in leadership, governance and public service. Partnerships with universities offer tailored executive programs in foresight to stimulate innovation amidst complexity.

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