Undergraduate Research
The Department of Economics and Heller-Hurwicz Economics Institute are seeking applicants on a rolling basis for paid undergraduate research opportunities. A very limited number of students will be selected to assist faculty with their ongoing research endeavors. Some examples of past topics that undergraduate research assistants have worked on are healthcare, public pension policy, retirement financing, cost-benefit analysis, and the resolution of state court cases. Each undergraduate research assistant will:
- Conduct research work for 10-15 hours per week
- Receive a wage of $10 per hour for hours worked
- Exhibit their research findings at a poster session for the general public
To be eligible for this opportunity, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be declared Economics majors of junior or senior status
- Demonstrate exceptional interest and academic ability in economics
- Applicants who reach the final round may be asked to participate in brief interviews
Aside from the requirements, here are some tips to make you a competitive applicant:
- Complete or be enrolled in an introductory econometrics course (ECON 4211 or ECON 4261)
- Complete or be enrolled in an introductory programming course (CSCI 1103 or CSCI 1113 or CSCI 1133)
- Have experience working with statistical software packages, such as STATA or R
This experience will prepare you for a wide variety of careers after graduation, including:
- Graduate school in Economics, Statistics, etc.
- Data analytics
- Quantitative analytics
- Public policy
Alex Becker, Class of '19, Undergraduate Research Assistant for Professor Ellen McGrattan
Sarah Brown, Class of '19, Undergraduate Research Assistant for Professor Amil Petrin
Wesley Janson, Class of '18, Undergraduate Research Assistant for Senior Fellow Kurt Winkelmann
Grace Brang, Class of '18, Undergraduate Research Assistant for Professor Ellen McGrattan