Economics DUG Events
The Economics DUG hosts a variety of academic and career-related events every semester. Feel free to follow our Instagram and subscribe to the Economics DUG newsletter to stay updated on upcoming opportunities!
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Apply to the 2023-2024 Econ DUG E-Board
January 26, 2024
The Econ DUG is currently recruiting for an Academic Co-Chair, a Career Development Co-Chair, and a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Co-Chair. Apply by TODAY at 11:59 PM using this form, which contains more details!
Study and Snack Hours at BCSC Lounge
December 11, 2023
As reading period sets in and finals approach, enjoy a relaxed study session in the BCSC lounge. It'll be a great chance to also explore other study spots in the building. Food and refreshments will be provided!"
Econ DUG Presents: Exploring the Sectors of Consulting
December 7, 2023
The Econ DUG will be hosting an informative session and panel exploring the different sectors of consulting from management consulting to healthcare consulting on December 7th at 5pm in Friedman 101. Come learn about which sector might best interest you and fit your career goals.
Diverse Experiences of Upperclassmen
November 16, 2023
TODAY we're bridging the gap between underclassmen and upperclassmen in Brown’s Economics Community. With our upperclassmen guests, we hope to educate underclassmen on classes, resources, and common experiences. By the end, we hope that attendees witness how one’s education path is not general, but that everyone has different and uniquely valuable perspectives!
Pre-registration Open Hours
November 7-8, 2023
Are you unsure about what Economics classes to take this upcoming Spring semester? Come to Econ DUG's Pre-Registration Open Hours! Receive advice, recommendations, and get your questions answered by Economics professors and peer advisors (seniors in the Department).
Please join us at 5 pm TODAY in Robinson Hall (not Page-Robinson Hall) to learn more.
Econ DUG Presents: Lunch Lectures with the Peer Advisors!
October 24, 2023
Come meet the peer advisors of the Economics department! Learn about how different Economics concentrators have navigated their academic journey at Brown. The panelists will be talking about course selection, concentration choice, internships, RAing, TAing, graduate school, study abroad, etc.!
Please join us at 12 pm TODAY to learn more. The event will be held in Friedman 102, Free food will be provided!
Lunch Lecture with Alison Lodermeier
October 17, 2023
We will be exploring housing insecurity in the U.S. rental housing market and specifically understanding the drivers and consequences of eviction. We will further discuss the speaker's recent work that tests whether landlords discriminate against minority renters when filing eviction cases and also talk about their path to deciding to pursue a PhD in economics!
Please join us at 12 pm TODAY to learn more! The event will be held in Friedman 102. As always, free food is provided!
Economics Department Presents Lunch Lecture Series with Steven Lee
October 10, 2023
Whether standardized tests are discriminatory or not is an increasingly common question among scholars and observers of education policy. In this project, we quantify racial bias of a particular form: Does differential relatability to content within reading passages contribute to racial test gaps? Using data from Texas, we find that content relatability is (a) predictive of student outcomes and (b) accounts for a small, yet significant portion of racial test gaps for Black and Hispanic students.
Please join us at 12 pm TODAY to learn more! The event will be held in Friedman 102. As always, free food is provided!
Economics Department Presents Lunch Lecture Series with Professor Alex Poterack
October 3, 2023
The lectures (aimed specifically at undergraduate students) will feature faculty members, guest speakers and other prominent figures in the field of Economics.
Join us for the Economics Department Lunch Lecture this Tuesday from 12-1 PM in Friedman 102! Professor Alex Poterack will be discussing the Economics of the Guitar and Music Industry. Free food will be provided!
Apply to the Econ DUG E-Board
September 21, 2023
Apply to the Econ DUG today! The Econ DUG is the single DUG that serves concentrators in Economics (Standard, Public Policy, and Business tracks), Applied Mathematics-Economics, Computer Science-Economics, and Mathematics-Economics. We put on 15+ events each year including academic lectures, social events, resume workshops, course selection advising hours, as well as preparation for internships and graduate school. Co-chairs plan and lead their own events, and support the overall functioning of the DUG.
If you are interested in joining, please fill out the application form by TODAY at 11:59 PM Eastern! The form also contains information about the responsibilities of each position: 2023 Econ DUG E-Board Application
We will be holding recruiting hours, where you can ask any questions about the DUG and its open positions, the evening of September 21st from 7 PM to 8 PM Eastern. Here’s the link to join the event: https://brown.zoom.us/j/94427561252
ECON DUG Fall kickoff
September 14, 2023
Join members of the Econ DUG and Economics Department Professors for cookies TODAY
from 4-5:30pm in Friedman Hall. Meet other economics concentrators, learn about the department's
resources and how to get involved, and get a first look at the DUG's
recruiting process and openings!
Concentration Declaration Celebration
March 20, 2023
Hey wonderful CS enthusiast,
The CS DUG is hosting our 2nd annual 🎉 celebration 🎉 on Monday (get gcal invite) to celebrate the newly declared CS concentrators 👶.
Join in on friendly activities and competitions while enjoying sparking juice 🍾 & cake 🎂 after a New Year's style 🥳 countdown at 9PM.
🫶 We'd love for you to join us! 🫶
Concentration Declaration Workshop
March 15, 2023
Are you declaring your concentration next week? The Econ DUG is hosting a Concentration Declaration event TODAY from 5-6 pm to help Economics students through the declaration process!
Econ ar
ound the world
March 22, 2023
Test how worldly your Econ knowledge is with the EconDUG and GBC TODAY! Come unwind after midterm season by trying your hand at international Econ trivia with fellow enthusiasts from far and wide! (All concentrations and nationalities are more than welcome!)
A prize awaits the winner, and snacks will be provided.
Econ Department Presents: Econ Lecture Lunch
Series with Professor Martha Gimbel
April 5, 2023
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Econ Department Presents: Econ Lecture Lunch Series with
Professor Jesse Bruhn
February 23, 2023
The lectures (aimed specifically at undergraduate students)
will feature faculty members, guest speakers and other prominent figures in the field of
Economics. Assistant Professor Jesse Bruhn will discuss modern research related to
illegal markets and criminal organizations TODAY. This will include a short survey of
existing literature, as well as a discussion of his own work on illegal markets,
gang violence and inner-city economic development in the United States.
Econ Department Presents: Econ Lecture Lunch Series with
Professor Emily Oster
April 20, 2023
The lectures (aimed specifically at undergraduate students) will feature faculty members, guest speakers and other prominent figures in the field of Economics.
Professor Emily Oster will discuss her research TODAY on post-pandemic test score recovery rates in the context of COVID-19. By identifying and analyzing individual state testing data ranging from Grades 3 to 8, she provides insight on the educational and economic impacts of the pandemic on a macro level.
Econ DUG Presents: Coffee on the DUG
December 7, 2022
Need a break from studying for finals? Sign up for coffee
chats on the Econ DUG where you'll be paired with an upperclassman/underclassman
involved/interested in Economics at Brown. Sign-ups limited to the first 10 pairs,
so act fast! The link to sign up will be posted on Dec. 7th at 11am.
Econ DUG Presents: Women in Economics
November 30, 2022
Learn from the experiences of women-identifying professors
in the Brown Economics department! They will talk about their initial interest in Economics,
journey to Brown, and provide advice!
Econ DUG Presents: An Introduction to Personal Finance
November 15, 2022
Having trouble navigating buzz terms such as Savings?
Student Debt? W9? Credit Reports? Well, these topics all lie under Personal Finance,
which isn’t necessarily taught in school. People tend to build these skills through family,
mentors, role models, etc. Not everyone has this privilege, however. T
he goal of our event is to simply expand the accessibility of financial literacy.
We created a short curriculum highlighting important personal finance topics,
which will be presented by two of the most renowned faculty members within
Brown's Economics Department: Professor Bradford Gibbs and Professor Sylvia Kuo.
Make sure to stop by if interested! Free pizza will be provided!
Econ DUG Presents: Pre-Registration Open Hours
November 15, 2022
Having trouble navigating buzz terms such as Savings? Student Debt? W9? Credit Reports?
Well, these topics all lie under Personal Finance,which isn’t necessarily taught in school.
People tend to build these skills through family,
mentors, role models, etc. Not everyone has this privilege, however. T
he goal of our event is to simply expand the accessibility of financial literacy.
We created a short curriculum highlighting important personal finance topics,
which will be presented by two of the most renowned faculty members within
Brown's Economics Department: Professor Bradford Gibbs and Professor Sylvia Kuo.
Make sure to stop by if interested! Free pizza will be provided!
Econ Students of Color Group Resume Workshop
December 9, 2021
The Econ Students of Color Group hosted its inaugural event: a resume
workshop in collaboration with the CareerLab. Led by Peer Career Advisors, attendees received
specific advice and tips on how to create a clean and informative resume to be used in future
internship and job searches. Insomnia Cookies were provided.
Careers in Technology
December 2, 2021
The Economics DUG collaborate with the CS DUG to host a Careers in Technology
panel. Attendees interested in careers in technology heard from and recent Brown alumni about their
experiences recruiting and working for different technology companies.
Pre-Registration Open Hours
November 8-10, 2021
The Economics DUG hosted Pre-Registration Open Hours, where attendees chatted
with upperclassmen and DUG members concentrating in Economics and the other joint concentrations,
asked questions about which Economics classes to take next, and got advice for the upcoming semester
and beyond.
Diversity in Consulting and Finance Internships
November 2, 2021
The Economics DUG hosted a Diversity in Consulting and Finance Internship
panel, where attendees heard from former interns about their experiences recruiting and working for
companies in these industries. Insomnia Cookies were provided.
Halloween Movie Night: The Social Network
October 23, 2021
The Economics DUG hosted a Halloween Movie Night, where attendees took a break from midterms to watch The
Social Network, a movie about the controversial founding of Facebook. Pizza, popcorn, and candy were
provided.
Coffee on the DUG
October, 2021
The Economics DUG hosted Coffee on the DUG, where we paired and paid for a select number of students
interested in Economics to meet each other over coffee. A $10 Starbucks gift was provided to each
student.
Career and Academic Success as a UFLi Students
April 15, 2021
The Economics DUG collaborated with the UFLi Center to host a Panel on Career and Academic Success as a
UFLi Student. Attendees learned how current UFLi students and alumni navigated their time at Brown
and beyond. The panel included a Public Policy Extern at Facebook, an entrepreneur who created an
education startup that addresses educational disparities, and the Co-founder of FirstGens@Brown.
Conversations on Race and Capitalism
April 2, 2021
The Econ and Sociology DUG collaborated to host Conversations on Race and
Capitalism. This half-day symposium introduced the concepts of race and capitalism and how they
intersect in the construction of inequality and stratification in the United States. Through
keynotes and presentations on original work from academic experts, corporate leaders, and students,
undergraduates learned about racial capitalism and its historical and contemporary implications.
Graduate School Workshop Part 2: Conversations with Economists of Color
March 20, 2021
The Economics DUG hosted the second installment in our Graduate School Series,
Conversations with Economists of Color. Attendees heard speakers, including professors and graduate
students of color from the Department of Economics, answer guided questions. Attendees were entered
into a raffle for three $15 Amazon gift cards.
Career Coffee Chats
March 27 and 28, 2021
The Economics DUG hosted Career Coffee Chats, where students interested in
having 1-on-1 conversations with upperclassmen/alumni working in marketing at Microsoft, investment
banking at Goldman Sachs, or consulting at McKinsey had the opportunity to sign up and RSVP for a
slot.
Concentration Declaration & Pre-Registration Open Hours
March 11, 2021
For sophomores intending to declare a concentration in Economics (or any
of the joint concentrations) and first-year students wondering which Econ classes to take next, the
Economics DUG hosted a Concentration Declaration & Pre-Reg Open Hours event. Attendees learned all about
the concentration declaration process and which classes to take next from panelists featuring Econ
Peer Advisors and Economics DUG members.
How to Succeed During a Summer in Finance
February 24, 2021
The Economics DUG hosted How to Succeed During a Summer in Finance, a panel
geared toward helping students be successful in their first internship/job and learn about the
expectations of a career in finance. Attendees heard students who have interned in the past speak
about their experiences and offer useful tips to help them secure a return offer.
Graduate School Workshop Part 1: Is Graduate School Right for Me?
February 22, 2021
The Economics DUG hosted the first installment in our Graduate School Series,
Is Graduate School Right for Me? Following an in-depth presentation about the graduate school
application process from Professor Shapiro, Economics Ph.D. advisor, attendees had the opportunity
to talk to panelists, including current Ph.D. candidates at Harvard, Columbia, and MIT, and
upperclassmen who recently completed the application process.
Economics Student Social
Feburary 11, 2021
The Economics DUG hosted an Economics Student Social, where attendees hopped
on Zoom to find study buddies to pset with in course-specific breakout rooms. Three attendees were
randomly selected to win a $10 Amazon gift card.
Diversity in Private Equity Panel
January 30, 2021
The Economics DUG collaborated with Brown Entrepreneurship Program’s Diversity
& Inclusion Team to put on a Diversity in Private Equity Panel. An incredible group of panelists
talked about their experience in the Private Equity field, followed by an open Q&A session with
attendees.
Consulting vs. Finance Panel
November 18, 2020
The Economics DUG collaborated with the Brown Consulting Club to host a
Consulting vs. Finance Panel. The panel showcased undergraduate and alumni panelists for a
comprehensive conversation on the consulting and finance industries, giving attendees the
opportunity to learn firsthand what it's like to enter these fields.
Speed Networking with Alumni
November 14, 2020
The Economics DUG collaborated with Women in Business (WIB) and Socially
Responsible Investment Fund (SRIF) to host Speed Networking with Alumni, featuring Brown alumni in
the following business areas: Investment Research @ Goldman Sachs, Sales & Trading @ Citi, Wealth
Management and Quantitative Finance @ Morgan Stanley, Quantitative Research @ AQR, Account
Strategist @ Google, Research @ NY Fed, Economic Consulting @ NERA and Analysis Group.
Pre-Registration Open Hours
November 12, 2020
The Economics DUG hosted Pre-Registration Open Hours, where attendees chatted
with upperclassmen and DUG members concentrating in Economics and the other joint concentrations,
asked questions about which Economics classes to take next, and got advice for the upcoming semester
and beyond.
FREAKonomics Kahoot Night
October 29, 2020
To get into the Halloween spirit, the Economics DUG hosted FREAKonomics Kahoot
Night, where attendees teamed up with others to play multiple rounds of Economics-themed Kahoot. The
top players in each round won an Amazon gift card.
Intro to Finance Panel
October 20, 2020
The Economics DUG hosted an Intro to Finance Panel, featuring upperclassmen
working in investment banking, sales & trading, and wealth management. The event began with an
overview of the finance recruiting timeline, including some best tips for the process, then opened
up to a Q&A with seniors at Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan, Barclays, and Evercore.
Breaking into Harvard Business School
September 19, 2020
The Economics DUG collaborated with Women in Business (WIB) to host Breaking
into Harvard Business School. Attendees heard from Brown alumni who are MBA candidates at Harvard
Business School and learned how to make their B-School application stand out. This event was open to
all Brown students.
Pre-Registration Open Hours
August 7, 2020
The Economics DUG hosted Pre-Registration Open Hours, where attendees chatted
with upperclassmen and DUG members concentrating in Economics and the other joint concentrations,
asked questions about which Economics classes to take next, and got advice for the upcoming semester
and beyond.
Finance 101
Feburary 26, 2020
The Economics DUG hosted an event to answer questions such as: What exactly is
finance, and what prepares you for the industry? Do you know what you need to do to get a finance
internship? What are Super Days? What do you actually do when you have a job in finance?
Attendees received an overview of what working in the finance industry actually entails, learned more about how they can become involved in finance both in and outside of Brown, and more. Insomnia Cookies were provided.
Attendees received an overview of what working in the finance industry actually entails, learned more about how they can become involved in finance both in and outside of Brown, and more. Insomnia Cookies were provided.
Consulting 101
Feburary 25, 2020
The Economics DUG hosted an event to answer questions such as: What actually
is consulting? What do consultants do? How do you network for it? How do you get a summer internship
doing it?
Attendees received an overview of what working in the consulting industry actually entails, learned more about how they can become involved in consulting both in and outside of Brown, and more. Insomnia Cookies were provided.
Attendees received an overview of what working in the consulting industry actually entails, learned more about how they can become involved in consulting both in and outside of Brown, and more. Insomnia Cookies were provided.