AEASP 2021 Fellows

A Postpandemic Economics Article by Professor Spriggs

In the year 2020, under the tutelage of the novel coronavirus, we learned that many things we assumed could be ignored because we thought they were solid “givens” are really shaky and fluid. Perhaps most shocking was the kink in the armor of American exceptionalism.

Professor Henke and Professor Hsu's new article on COVID-19 and domestic violence

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Brooking Report on Student Debt Cancellation by Econ Dept Alum

Economics Department alum Carl Romer analyzes the impact of student debt cancellation in an article published by the Brookings Institution.

Dr. Omari Swinton was Recognized for Black History Month

The Washington Center of Equitable Growth, in honor of Black History Month, recognized our own Dr. Omari Swinton.

Professor Omari Swinton Recognized for Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month, the Eastern Region of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., recognized our own Professor Omari Swinton.

The Well-Being Of Essential Workers And Parents In The COVID-19 Pandemic

Event date: February 10, 2021, 1:00–2:00 pm Central / 2:00–3:00 pm Eastern

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought particular challenges for essential workers and parents. In this webinar, we will hear from Jevay Grooms of Howard University and Anna Gassman-Pines of Duke University. Dr. Grooms will talk about her research on the effect of the pandemic on the mental health of essential workers, and especially essential workers of color, and on parents whose students are engaged in distance learning. Dr. Gassman-Pines will discuss findings from a survey of hourly service workers with children and the effect of the pandemic on their mental health.

Historically Speaking: The Economic Impact Of COVID-19 On The African American Community

Historically Speaking: The Economic Impact Of COVID-19 On The African American Community

Date & Time
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Event Type
After Five, Lectures & Discussions, Webcasts & Online
Cost
Free
No Registration Required

About this Event
The museum will host a stimulating discussion about how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the economy and the African American community. Panelists Algernon Austin(link is external) and Jevay Grooms(link is external) will discuss this economic issue and how the community may prevail with critical interventions. Michael Fletcher(link is external) of ESPN’s Undefeated will moderate the discussion.

We are 100% behind her| Vice President Kamala Harris inspires thousands of students who hope to follow in her footsteps

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AEASP 2021 Experiential Learning Partners