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There is now a CONTENT FREEZE for Mercury while we switch to a new platform. It began on Friday, March 10 at 6pm and will end on Wednesday, March 15 at noon. No new content can be created during this time, but all material in the system as of the beginning of the freeze will be migrated to the new platform, including users and groups. Functionally the new site is identical to the old one. webteam@gatech.edu
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Learn more about the importance and impact of economics and the array of academic and professional options available to students who draw on this important skill set. Engage with the Program Director and alumni from an innovative summer program at the University of Chicago designed to increase diversity in the field of economics.
The EDE Summer Institute is a University of Chicago program hosted by the Becker Friedman Institute designed to identify and support talented undergraduate students from a broad range of backgrounds interested in the study of economics. The program’s goal is to diversify the pool of students majoring in economics, who may go on to a graduate program of study, or a career drawing on this important skill set. More information is available on the EDE website. Please come to learn about charting your path in economics. We look forward to seeing you there!
Join online at: https://stlawu.zoom.us/j/94632951779?pwd=QldqRUNzbjEydHV0aG8zRklOeXFaZz09.
Meeting ID: 923 6541 8297
Password: 415343
Director of Diversity and Inclusion Programs and EDE Program Director, Becker Friedman Institute for Economics
Bringing almost 20 years of national and international experience in diversity education, outreach, recruiting, and talent development, Johnson leads the EDE team in integrating UChicago faculty, guest speakers, and skills training to motivate the next generation of leaders to their fullest potential.
2022 EDE Participant; Fourth-year Economics and International Affairs major, Georgia Institute of Technology
Currently serving as the Economics Club Recruitment Chair and Secretary for the African Student Association, Wekulom's interest in economics research was sparked after a semester-long guided research project. This motivated her to successfully apply to EDE and share her experience and path in economics.
