The Lowe Institute of Political Economy hosts and co-sponsors conferences, workshops, and community engagement events throughout the year. Explore our events!
2026-27 Events & Speakers
Upcoming Events
Evidence and Public Policy: A Conversation with Ted Gayer
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Athenaeum | Claremont McKenna College | 5:30 p.m. Reception | 6:00 p.m. Dinner | 6:45 p.m. Conversation
Ted Gayer joins Professor Eric Helland for a conversation about economic research, evidence-based policymaking, and the role of data in public policy.
Lowe Institute's 40th Anniversary Celebration
Friday, September 18, 2026
Robert Day Sciences Center | Claremont McKenna College | Program 8:00 am - 2:30 pm
Community Calendar
Fall 2026 | ||
Date and Time | Event | Location |
| Sunday, August 16, 2026 | 11:59 pm | Lowe Faculty Student Research Program Deadline | Submit to Kelly Alexander |
Friday, September 4th | 4 pm - 5 pm | Lowe Info Session | Bauer North, Founders Room |
Sun, Sept 13 | 11:59 pm | Apply via Handshake | |
| Thu, Sept 17 | 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm | Lowe Speaker: Ted Gayer | Athenaeum |
| Fri, Sept 18 | 8:00 am - 3:00 pm | Lowe's 40th Anniversary Celebration | RDSC |
Fri, Sept 25 | 11:30 - 1 pm | Lowe Welcome BBQ | Green Beach (TBD) |
| Fri, Nov 13| 3 pm - 5 pm | What's UP Lowe? Student Presentations | RN 12 (TBD) |
Spring 2027 | ||
| Fri, April 9 | 8 am – 8 pm | SoCCAM | Sessions - Freeberg Forum, CMC Keynote Luncheon - Athenaeum |
Annual Conference: SoCCAM
Each year, the Lowe Institute sponsors the Southern California Conference in Applied Microeconomics (SoCCAM) conference, which brings together scholars from across the local region to present their latest academic research. Learn more about the conference!
Past Events & Speakers
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