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In the field of economics,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 on the benefits of undergraduate research opportunities.
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Undergraduate research opportunities can attract underrepresented students to the field of economics, as well as provide assistance for faculty research projects. Students exposed to applications of economic concepts may find the subject to be more attractive and therefore may be more likely to pursue a career in the field. Instructors become more aware of student learning needs through more personal interaction with individual students and can then apply this knowledge in the classroom.  Please read [http://serc.carleton.edu/13230.1884 here] for more information on the benefits of undergraduate research opportunities.
  
Faculty can incorporate student research through in-class activities, course projects, independent study, and research assistantships. The Economics Research Network, hosted by the University of Bristol, publishes a great ''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.   
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Faculty can create student research opportunities through in-class activities, course projects, independent study, and research assistantships. The Economics Research Network, hosted by the University of Bristol, publishes a great ''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.   
  
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 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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Currently, there is little empirical evidence demonstrating a correlation between use of undergraduate research at a college and higher rates of participation in economics, but various 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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The [http://healthpolicy.unm.edu/events/aeasummer12 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.  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 [http://healthpolicy.unm.edu/events/aeasummer12 Summer Training Program]. DEADLINE TO APPLY: February 14, 2014 at 5 pm MST   
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The American Economic Association's [http://healthpolicy.unm.edu/events/aeasummer12 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.  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 [http://healthpolicy.unm.edu/events/aeasummer12 Summer Training Program]. DEADLINE TO APPLY: February 14, 2014 at 5 pm MST   
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The [http://www.aeaweb.org/committees/CSMGEP/pipeline/summerfellows/ CSMGEP 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 CSMGEP [http://www.aeaweb.org/committees/CSMGEP/pipeline/summerfellows/ 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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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, as well as provide assistance for faculty research projects. Students exposed to applications of economic concepts may find the subject to be more attractive and therefore may be more likely to pursue a career in the field. Instructors become more aware of student learning needs through more personal interaction with individual students and can then apply this knowledge in the classroom. Please read here for more information on the benefits of undergraduate research opportunities.

Faculty can create student research opportunities through in-class activities, course projects, independent study, and research assistantships. The Economics Research Network, hosted by the University of Bristol, publishes a great 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.

Currently, there is little empirical evidence demonstrating a correlation between use of undergraduate research at a college and higher rates of participation in economics, but various 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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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. The AEA Committee on the Status of Minority Groups in the Economics Profession (CSMGEP) oversees and contributes its talents to the Summer Training Program. DEADLINE TO APPLY: February 14, 2014 at 5 pm MST


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