AEASP 2024 Scholar Awa Gaye
Awa is a recent graduate of Whitman College with a bachelor's in economics and mathematics-statistics. Born and raised in Senegal, she aspires to become a quantitative social scientist with the goal of actively participating in gender inclusive economic policy strategy and reinforcement. Her research interest is in development economics with a focus on the impact and contribution of informal women-led institutions in developing countries.
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Justin Fields is a recent Howard University graduate. Having earned his B.B.A in Management with a minor in economics, Justin plans to pursue his masters in economics in the upcoming school year and potentially pursue his Ph.D. He has participated in numerous internships within the data analytics field and strives to eventually become a high-level business executive within a Fortune 500 company.
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Sophia Fiallo is from Queens, NY. She is a third-year Economics student at Bard College, primarily focusing on the field of developmental economics, with a particular interest in migration and public policy. When she is not working or studying, you can find Sophia hiking with her dogs, or at Citi Field with her family. She intends to go on to graduate school, where she hopes to further her academic engagement with developmental policies in Latin America.
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My name is Javohn Dyer, I am a senior at Michigan State University. I have an inter-disciplinary degree with a cognate in International Development and two minors: Math and African Studies. I am interested in Agricultural & Development Economics by trade but am passionate about Behavioral Economics, and especially so the relationship between consumer behavior and nudge theory.
AEASP 2024 Scholar Seth Dowden
Seth Dowden is currently pursuing a Master's in Economics at Portland State University and serves as a Graduate Research Assistant at the PSU Population Research Center, contributing to projects such as the Equity Mapping project. His academic focus lies in labor and industrial organization, with a particular emphasis on the implications of the digital economy and open-source innovation. Beyond his academic pursuits, he enjoys rock climbing, running, and playing board games with friends.
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Hi everyone! My name is De La Torre, Alejandro! I am a rising junior studying economics and information science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I was raised in Fontana, CA, but have roots in Mexico. I have transformed into a cheese-head and transplanted to Madison, WI as a Posse Scholar from Posse Los Angeles.
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Meghan Carpenter is a senior undergraduate student majoring in economics with a minor in mathematics. Born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, she is deeply connected to her community. Her academic interests lie in urban and labor economics and economic inequality. She aspires to pursue graduate studies in economics in the future. I am excited about honing my economic and math skills and gaining deeper insights into the field of economics.
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Theo C. Burden is a senior graduating in May 2024 pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. She attends Spelman College where she was recently accepted to be a Lisa D. Cook scholar. During her time at Spelman, she developed an interest in social policy research and sought out additional research opportunities, such as being selected to participate in the University of Michigan's 2023 inaugural Applied Social Policy Internship and Research Experience (ASPIRE) program.
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My name is Ankit and I am a junior majoring in Economics and international relations. I grew up in Bhubaneswar, India, and moved to the United States in Fall 2021. At BU, I am a research assistant at the Global Development Policy Center, where I work on research aiming to expand the lending capacity of multilateral development banks and mobilize trillions of investments for climate change. My interest lies in researching and creating policies to expand the global financial safety net and create tools to mitigate financial crises.
Read More about AEASP 2024 Scholar Bontu Ankit PatroAEASP 2024 Scholar Edgar Aguirre
Edgar Aguirre is a first-generation college student from the Bronx, NY, who is interested in using economic theory, data, and law to influence policies that create opportunities for underrepresented communities. He graduated from Carleton College with a BA in Economics and is currently finishing a second bachelor's degree in mathematics at CUNY Hunter College.