The purpose of the Penn State Public Policy Association (PSPPA) is to promote the development of students as scholars and future professionals in the field of public policy. As part of this mission, the organization publishes the Penn State Public Policy Journal, a student-led scholarly periodical, which aims to give Penn State students an opportunity to publish original public policy research and share recommended policy approaches with a wider audience. More broadly, PSPPA seeks to provide a forum for discussion, scholarship, social networking, and the professional development of students interested in public policy.