PREPARING OUR FUTURE ECONOMISTS

Photos (left to right): 1) Economics Professor, Dr. Karl Geisler; Benjamin Whipple, Natalie Mortenson, Gwyneth Donahue, Emma Watts and Professor & Chair, Dr. Iris Buder 2) Gwyneth Donahue

In April, four economics students attended the Western Social Science Association (WSSA) conference in Denver, Colorado where they each presented on a variety of research topics. One student, Gwyneth Donahue, was presented with the Best Undergraduate Paper award for her work. Students accepted to attend the conference included Donahue (junior), Benjamin Whipple (senor), Emma Watts (sophomore) and Natalie Mortenson (sophomore).

“Attending the WSSA conference was an amazing opportunity to meet and gain advice from graduate students who are currently in Ph.D. programs for economics, especially as I was able to receive helpful guidance in how to prepare for my own path to a Ph.D.,” said Donahue. “Being able to conduct and present research was an incredible experience, as it further prepared me for a future in academia. I was able to receive valuable feedback on my own research, as well as gain insights into how and what research is conducted by current graduate students and professors.”

This is the second ‘Best Undergraduate Paper’ award Donahue has received this academic year. Her first award came from attending the International Atlantic Economic Society conference.

“We would like to sincerely thank the College of Business, Dean Hunt, and our donors for this wonderful opportunity provided to our students,” said Department Chair and Professor Dr. Iris Buder, who attended with the students.