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* '''Offer research opportunities''' through in-class activities, course projects, independent study, and research assistantships.
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* Encourage students to apply to the [https://www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/committees/aeasp '''AEA Summer Training Program'''], to [https://www.fedeconjobs.org/ '''RA and Internship positions at the Federal Reserve'''], and to the [https://www.phdexcellence.org/ '''Ph.D. Excellence Initiative'''].
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* Share this [https://raguide.github.io/ Econ RA Guide] with students.
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* Check out [https://www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/committees/cswep/programs/resources/events2 CSWEP's list] of '''career development''' events and opportunities for undergrads, post-bacs and potential grad students.
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* Williams College is hosting the virtual '''Promoting Inclusion in Economic Research''' (PIER) conference on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Participants will share their own economic research and network with peers and mentors. The conference is targeted towards current undergraduates or 2020 graduates (not yet in graduate school) whose identities or life experiences are under-represented in the field of economics. Individuals interested in presenting should submit a 500-word abstract that describes the paper’s research question and contribution, the research design, and the theoretical framework or data used (as appropriate), as well as a 150-word description of how the applicant’s participation furthers the goal of promoting an inclusive environment within economics. In addition, individuals may optionally upload a longer document consisting of an extended abstract or a paper draft. See the [https://sites.google.com/williams.edu/pier conference website] for more details. Submissions are '''due March 26'''.
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==Provide opportunities for student involvement with research early on.==
 
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In the field of economics, [http://serc.carleton.edu/13228.1884 undergraduate research opportunities] can be used to attract underrepresented students as well as to aid faculty research. Students exposed to applications of economic concepts may find the subject to be more attractive and therefore be more likely to pursue a career in the field. Instructors become more aware of student learning needs through a more personal interaction with individuals students and therefore are able to apply this knowledge in the classroom.  Please click [http://serc.carleton.edu/13230.1884 here] for more information concerning the benefits of undergraduate research opportunities.
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Undergraduate research opportunities can attract underrepresented students to the field of economics. Students exposed to research develop essential skills, learn economic concepts and methods, and gain insight on how the basic tools they see in class can be adapted to investigate real world subjects of interest. Building the sense of relevance, belonging, and growth mindset deepens interest in economics and ultimately may lead to a career in the field ([https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/pandp.20201051 Bayer, Bhanot, Bronchetti, and O'Connell 2020]). Instructors benefit too, becoming better teachers in the classroom with greater awareness of student learning needs and interests, getting assistance with their research, and enjoying students as individuals ([https://www.aeaweb.org/articles.php?doi=10.1257/000282805774669772 Ehrenberg 2005]).</span>
  
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<span style="font-size:110%; font-weight:normal">Several studies have demonstrated that undergraduate research opportunities attract and retain talented undergraduate students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. REUs (Research Experiences for Undergraduates) have increased minority student interest (Fitzsimmons, Carlson, Kerpelman and Stoner, 1990) and retention rates (Lopatto, 2004; Kremer and Bringle, 1990), as well as graduate school matriculation rates (Hathaway, Nagda, and Gregerman, 2002) in STEM fields. </span>
  
Faculty can incorporate student research through in-class activities, course projects, independent study, and research assistantships.  For examples, visit [http://serc.carleton.edu/econ/studentresearch/econexamples.html Starting Point].
 
  
  
Currently, there is little empirical evidence demonstrating a correlation between use of undergraduate research at a college/ university and higher rates of participation in the field of economics, but various studies have been conducted in the STEM fields (fields which, like economics, have relatively low rates of participation by underrepresented students). Empirical studies have demonstrated that undergraduate research opportunities attract and retain talented undergraduate students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. REUs (Research Experiences for Undergraduates) have increased minority student interest (Fitzsimmons, Carlson, Kerpelman and Stoner, 1990) and retention rates (Lopatto, 2004) (Kremer and Bringle, 1990) as well as graduate school matriculation rates (Hathaway, Nagda, and Gregerman, 2002) in STEM fields.
 
  
  
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Programs like the [http://healthpolicy.unm.edu/events/aeasummer12 American Economic Association's Summer Training and Minority Scholarship Program] provide underrepresented undergraduate students with the opportunity to work closely with Economics faculty and to gain technical skills in economics.  Such programs also generate valuable networking relationships with program leaders and other program participants.  The[http://www.aeaweb.org/committees/CSMGEP/index.php AEA Committee on the Status of Minority Groups in the Economics Profession] (CSMGEP) oversees and contributes its talents to the Summer Training Program.  
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The Economics Research Network, at the University of Bristol, publishes a ''Handbook for Economics Lecturers'', which offers relevant chapters on [http://www.economicsnetwork.ac.uk/handbook/ugresearch/ Undergraduate Research in Economics], [http://www.economicsnetwork.ac.uk/handbook/dissertations Undergraduate Dissertations in Economics], and [http://www.economicsnetwork.ac.uk/handbook/pbl/ Problem-Based Learning], by KimMarie McGoldrick, Peter Smith, and Frank Forsythe, respectively.  Starting Point also highlights the [http://serc.carleton.edu/13230.1884 benefits] of undergraduate research opportunities.
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The American Economic Association's [https://www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/committees/aeasp Summer Training Program] provides underrepresented undergraduate students with the opportunity to work closely with Economics faculty to gain technical skills in economics.  It also facilitates valuable networking relationships with program leaders and other program participants. ANTICIPATED APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 31.'''
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The CSMGEP [https://www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/committees/summer-fellows-program Summer Economics Fellows Program] allows senior graduate students and junior faculty to spend a summer in residence at a sponsoring research institution.
  
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The [http://www.bsos.umd.edu/diversity/landingtopic/summer-research-initiative Summer Research Initiative (SRI) at the University of Maryland, College Park] "provides summer research opportunities to undergraduate students across the social and behavioral science spectrum."
  
  

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  • Offer research opportunities through in-class activities, course projects, independent study, and research assistantships.
  • Check out CSWEP's list of career development events and opportunities for undergrads, post-bacs and potential grad students.
  • Williams College is hosting the virtual Promoting Inclusion in Economic Research (PIER) conference on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Participants will share their own economic research and network with peers and mentors. The conference is targeted towards current undergraduates or 2020 graduates (not yet in graduate school) whose identities or life experiences are under-represented in the field of economics. Individuals interested in presenting should submit a 500-word abstract that describes the paper’s research question and contribution, the research design, and the theoretical framework or data used (as appropriate), as well as a 150-word description of how the applicant’s participation furthers the goal of promoting an inclusive environment within economics. In addition, individuals may optionally upload a longer document consisting of an extended abstract or a paper draft. See the conference website for more details. Submissions are due March 26.


Provide opportunities for student involvement with research early on.

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Undergraduate research opportunities can attract underrepresented students to the field of economics. Students exposed to research develop essential skills, learn economic concepts and methods, and gain insight on how the basic tools they see in class can be adapted to investigate real world subjects of interest. Building the sense of relevance, belonging, and growth mindset deepens interest in economics and ultimately may lead to a career in the field (Bayer, Bhanot, Bronchetti, and O'Connell 2020). Instructors benefit too, becoming better teachers in the classroom with greater awareness of student learning needs and interests, getting assistance with their research, and enjoying students as individuals (Ehrenberg 2005).

Several studies have demonstrated that undergraduate research opportunities attract and retain talented undergraduate students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. REUs (Research Experiences for Undergraduates) have increased minority student interest (Fitzsimmons, Carlson, Kerpelman and Stoner, 1990) and retention rates (Lopatto, 2004; Kremer and Bringle, 1990), as well as graduate school matriculation rates (Hathaway, Nagda, and Gregerman, 2002) in STEM fields.




The Economics Research Network, at the University of Bristol, publishes a Handbook for Economics Lecturers, which offers relevant chapters on Undergraduate Research in Economics, Undergraduate Dissertations in Economics, and Problem-Based Learning, by KimMarie McGoldrick, Peter Smith, and Frank Forsythe, respectively. Starting Point also highlights the benefits of undergraduate research opportunities.

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The American Economic Association's Summer Training Program provides underrepresented undergraduate students with the opportunity to work closely with Economics faculty to gain technical skills in economics. It also facilitates valuable networking relationships with program leaders and other program participants. ANTICIPATED APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 31.

The CSMGEP Summer Economics Fellows Program allows senior graduate students and junior faculty to spend a summer in residence at a sponsoring research institution.

The Summer Research Initiative (SRI) at the University of Maryland, College Park "provides summer research opportunities to undergraduate students across the social and behavioral science spectrum."