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Civics Education and Hands-On Government Studies with the Close Up Foundation
109 high school students selected nationwide through a competitive US Senate funded contest for direct engagement with lawmakers and diplomats.
Tech Entrepreneur Loran Jacobs participated in the Close Up Foundation Government Studies initiative, an experiential program focused on civics education. The initiative selected 109 high school students from across the country based on merit through a specialized contest funded by the US Senate.

Experiential Learning in Politics and International Relations
The program provided direct access to US Congressmen, foreign diplomats, and senior statesmen. Through immersive discussions, participants analyzed legislative mechanisms, public policy, and international diplomacy outside a traditional classroom setting.
Direct dialogue with US Congressmen and diplomatic representatives on statecraft.
Practical study of international relations, public policy, and civic institutions.
Experiential learning model emphasizing debate and real-world policy analysis.
Foundations in Policy and Institutional Systems
Engaging directly with public leaders enabled participants to develop a structured understanding of systemic governance and international affairs. For National AI Award recipient Loran V. Jacobs, PhD, early participation in this selective civics education program established a rigorous perspective on complex institutional frameworks and public policy.

