Fall 2023 Undergraduate Newsletter

Welcome to the Fall 2023 semester!

In this newsletter we begin with opportunities as several are time sensitive. We then highlight the student organizations, peer mentors, and curriculum notes. Finally, we conclude with three upcoming events that might be of interest including the student-run Boston Symposium of Economics.

Please note that the Department staff is always available during business hours, Monday through Friday. Come visit us in our 301 Lake Hall office and check out the department lounge in 310 Lake Hall.

We also encourage you to visit the Department website and refer to this CSSH Resource Chart.

The Department of Economics Administrative Team

Publishing Opportunities

ECONPress Call for Papers

The NU undergraduate journal of economics, ECONPress, is calling for papers for its next issue. Submissions from undergraduate students are encouraged related to the following categories: research papers, viewpoints, and commentaries and blog articles. Submissions are open to any topic related to economics and can be quantitative or qualitative in nature. For directions and details relating to submissions, please visit: https://web.northeastern.edu/econpress/.

The deadline for submission: September 30^th, 2023. Past this deadline, submissions are still encouraged, if accepted, to be included in later issues.

Bureau of Labor Statistics

New publishing opportunity for undergraduate students with the Student Monthly Labor Review (SMLR), a peer-reviewed journal that currently averages 150,000 viewers per month.

The SMLR would allow undergraduate students to connect with BLS personnel, gain exposure to a professional editing process, and publish their original research on our website. We are excited to begin accepting submissions with a priority deadline of December 15^th.

Fall information sessions were held September 12 and 13, but you can still email Rachel Davies of the BLS Student MLR Team at (studentmlr@bls.gov) to express your interest.

For complete information, please visit: https://www.bls.gov/opub/mlr/home.htm

Research Associate Opportunity

The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) and partner organizations are recruiting for office-based Research Associates and field Research Associates. The Early Recruitment Drive is currently underway. Apply by October 9th. For additional details, please refer to the J-PAL recruitment timeline.

These positions are located globally at the offices of J-PAL affiliated professors. Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in economics, social sciences, public policy, mathematics, statistics, or related fields. Familiarity with randomized controlled trials is preferred.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with jobs-admin@povertyactionlab.org.

A jobs board is maintained on the Department of Economics website. Check back periodically to see if there's a fit for your or to get ideas as you consider your next steps!

Women in Tech Conference

Tufts University is holding their 7th Women in Tech Conference 2023 on Saturday, September 23. The Women in Tech 2023 is a space for gender minorities in tech to network, build community, hear from prominent speakers, and learn about exciting job and internship opportunities. There will be 20+ speakers from across various tech-related industries, panels and workshops, professional development opportunities, and a career fair with recruiters from several major tech companies such as Microsoft, Amazon, Ab Inition Software and many more! Food and information about transportation will be provided.

Website: https://www.tuftswit2023.com/

Who: All university students, and recent grads of any gender from any university.

When: September 23rd, 2023.

Where: The Joyce Cummings Center at Tufts University in Medford, MA

177 College Ave, Medford, MA 02155

Cost: Free!

Our Student Organizations

Links for the student organizations are provided below for more information and for exact meeting times and topics

Economics Society https://linktr.ee/neueconsociety

meets every Tuesday, 7-8 pm, Snell Library 031

ECONPress https://web.northeastern.edu/econpress/

FALL23 CALENDAR - Google Docs

Women in Economics https://linktr.ee/wenortheastern

upcoming meeting Monday 9/18 for a discussion on the pink tax

meets every other Monday, 6-7, Curry Student Center 342

Sustainable U Productions https://linktr.ee/sustainableu

A detailed list of organizations is available on the Department website.

Interested in being part a discussion about revitalizing our Omicron Delta Epsilon honor society chapter? Email k.thorp@northeastern.edu

Introducing the Fall 2023 Peer Mentors!

Xinyu Wu

Zhangzhe Yu

Thomas Leslie

Anna Mathewson

Vishaan Shetty

Angelica Jorio

Shivam Singhal

Theethat Poomijindanon

Madeleine Poitras

Honor Seares

Carolina Pacheco-Balcazar

Juliette Yoltay

Raul Sivaneindiren

Rosana Sanchez Campos

Teresa Cassab

Sawyer Dixon

In addition to helping new students navigate opportunities on campus and in Boston, peer mentors also strive to build a CSSH community that spans across class levels (from first-years to seniors).

If you have any questions about the CSSH Peer Mentor program or application, please contact Kelliann Henry, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Student Engagement, at k.henry@northeastern.edu

Learn more about the Peer Mentor program here.

Academic Curriculum Highlights & Updates

Please consult the department’s undergraduate handbook for important details about registration and other department guidance.
Remember that undergraduates can take 5000-level Econ electives!
When registering for Principles of Micro or Principles of Macro, please check to see if a recitation is required for that section. Please be sure to register if required.
Stats (ECON 2350) and Econometrics (ECON 2560) now fulfill the Experiential Liberal Arts requirement.
Please note that CS 1100, which is a software requirement for most of our undergraduate programs, has a 1-credit, non-billable lab as a co-requisite (CS 1101).
There are a variety of undergraduate research opportunities available through the Department, as well as the College and University. These opportunities include the PEAK program. Please do not hesitate to reach out.
Econ 4997 (Senior Thesis) is fully approved as an option fulfill the capstone requirement. Scheduling for this course is TBD. The course description is as follows: "Offers students an opportunity to write and present a research project on a topic within the discipline of economics. Students identify a question derived from economic theory and conduct a review of relevant literature in economics and related fields, analyzing the question through a well-defined research methodology."
The Minor is an option that various students can consider. It's not too many extra classes; please spread the word! Click this link to learn more.
Considering a Master's in Economics? Learn about our PlusOne program here.

Wednesday, September 20

History of the Blues

Featuring Darrow Sandler, Joey Leone and Earl Iving September 20th, beginning at 7:30 pm in Blackman Auditorium

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/history-of-the-blues-tickets-696737048267

An Evening with Selenis Leyva

September 21, 2023

6:00 PM-8:00 PM

Blackman Auditorium

342 Huntington Ave

Boston, MA 02115

Link: https://eventregistration.northeastern.edu/event/f388bb80-b65f-4528-8b30-34de29e9cd95/summary

Boston Symposium on Economics

Raytheon Amphitheater

October 15, 1-6 PM

This year’s theme: the impact of emerging technology on developing economies

Boston Symposium on Economics (@bosymposium) • Instagram photos and videos

Have questions or looking for more detailed information? Our undergraduate handbook can serve as a helpful guide for everything from Department contacts and resources to academic planning.