Graduate Student News
Jung Jae Kim's Paper Accepted for Publication in the Journal of Industrial and Business Economics
Congratulations to third-year graduate student Jung Jae Kim for having his paper “An Econometric Identification of Abnormally Low Bids in the Procurement Market: Discriminant Analysis" accepted for publication in the Journal of Industrial and Business Economics.
Congratulations to Jung Jae!
Jung Jae Kim's Paper Accepted for Publication at Asian Economic Journal
Congratulations to third-year graduate student Jung Jae Kim for having his paper “An Empirical Assessment of Collusion in the Negotiable Certificates of Deposit Market in Korea: A Discriminant Analysis” accepted for publication at Asian Economic Journal.
Congratulations to Jung Jae!
Third-year Graduate Student to Present at World Congress of Cliometrics
Congratulations to third-year graduate student, Noah MacDonald, whose paper has been accepted for presentation at the World Congress of Cliometrics in Dublin, Ireland, July 20-23, 2023.
Noah has also been invited to present his paper at the Economic History Association 2023 Annual Meeting, September 8-10, 2023, in Pittsburgh, PA
Congratulations to Noah!
Three Graduate Students Invited to Present at American Society of Health Economists Conference
Congratulations to third-year graduate students, Pablo Estrada and Katie Leinenbach, and fourth-year graduate student, Hanna Glenn, who will be presenting their papers (Pablo Estrada | Katie Leinenbach | Hanna Glenn) at the American Society of Health Economists (ASHEcon) conference in St. Louis, MO on June 11-14, 2023.
Congratulations to Pablo, Katie and Hanna!
Pablo Estrada Presents Paper at 6th Annual Conference on Network Science and Economics
Congratulations to third-year graduate student, Pablo Estrada, who presented his paper at the 6th Annual Conference on Network Science and Economics hosted by Virginia Tech on March 4, 2023.
Congratulations to Pablo!
Hanna Glenn Presented Paper at Young Economist Symposium
Congratulations to fourth-year graduate student, Hanna Glenn, who presented her paper, “Labor Markets and Technological Change: Evidence from Electronic Health Records” at the Young Economist Symposium (YES) conference at Yale University on August 19, 2022.
Congratulations to Hanna!
Andrew Smith Presented Papers at ASHEcon Conference
Congratulations to fifth-year graduate student, Andrew Smith, who presented two papers, "What’s a Little Malpractice between Friends? How Malpractice History Affects the Demand for Physician Services," and "The (Non)Effect of Liberalizing Scope of Practice Rules on Nurse Practitioner Malpractice," at the American Society of Health Economists (ASHEcon) conference on June 26-29, 2022 in Austin, TX.
Congratulations to Andrew!
Katie Leinenbach Awarded 2023 Student Award for Inclusive Excellence by The Laney Graduate School
Congratulations to Katie Leinenbach for being awarded the 2023 LGS Student Award for Inclusive Excellence. This award recognizes extraordinary achievements that help create an environment of inclusive excellence in graduate education. Katie's dedication and commitment to fostering a welcoming and diverse community for all graduate students make her an ideal recipient of this award.
Since joining the Economics department at Emory University in 2020, Katie has continuously searched for new strategies to create an inclusive environment for all graduate students, current and future. She has been actively involved in the recruitment process, attends dinners to introduce accepted students to the program, and tailors tours to the student’s individual needs and likes. Katie has served as an Emory Diversifying Graduate Education (EDGE) Ambassador since 2021, attending numerous in-person and virtual Laney Graduate School recruiting events to increase enrollment and matriculation of diverse graduate students.
Moreover, Katie's initiatives extend beyond recruitment. She spearheaded our department First Year Peer Mentor Program to create an inclusive environment for those students new to the program, holding mentoring lunches, meeting with students individually, and organizing social events to introduce students to one another. She also took the initiative to become an Emory Safe Space Ally, hoping to arrange a Safe Space training program for our entire department in the coming year.
Congratulations to Katie on this well-deserved recognition!
Economics Graduate Student Runner-up Winner in Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition
Congratulations to fourth-year graduate student, Hanna Glenn, Runner up winner in the Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) titled, “How do Physicians Respond to Technological Change?" The 3MT® competition challenges students to explain their extensive research in only three minutes, using non-specialist language and a single, static presentation slide. Watch Hanna's 3MT® presentation HERE.
On April 5, LGS held its annual 3MT® competition as part of Graduate Student Appreciation Week. Ten finalists competed for cash prizes and the winning title, which was decided by a panel of four alumni judges. These judges evaluated the students based on the effectiveness of their communication style, overall clarity, and comprehension.
Hanna’s dissertation focuses on the effects of information technology in various health care settings. Using physicians who are exogenously exposed to electronic health records, Hanna investigates important questions such as: do physicians exhibit behaviors that indicate they want to avoid a burdensome new technology in their hospital? Does information technology affect physician referral patterns? Do hospitals leverage technology strategically to shield market share or steer patients?
Graduate Students Recognized for Research and Teaching
The Department of Economics recognized the following graduate students at our annual awards ceremony on March 27, 2023.
Economics Graduate Student Research Award of Excellence: Jung Jae Kim
This award was established to honor a graduate student who exemplifies superb research abilities and an eagerness to engage in scholarly activities.
Economics Graduate Student Teaching Award of Excellence: Justin Eloriaga
This award was established to honor a graduate student who exemplifies superb teaching abilities and demonstrates extraordinary dedication to teaching economics.
Congratulations to this year's Graduate Student award winners! Learn more about these annual departmental awards on our Graduate Student Awards page.
Alessia Scudiero Awarded Fully-Funded Offer to OSG User School
Congratulations to third-year graduate student, Alessia Scudiero, who accepted a fully funded offer to participate in the OSG User School at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, August 7-11, 2023.
Graduate Student Paper featured on NBER Home Page
Congratulations to fifth-year graduate student, Andrew Smith, whose paper, "Nurse Practitioner Scope of Practice and Patient Harm: Evidence from Medical Malpractice Cases and Adverse Action Reports," joint work with Sara Markowitz, was featured on the NBER home page, May 5, 2023.
Second Year Graduate Student Featured in ‘STEMPossible’ Women in STEM Video Series
Second-year graduate student, Lucie Xu, was recently featured in Georgetown Women’s Alliance's 'STEMPossible' Women in STEM video series. In the interview, Lucie reflects on her journey at Georgetown University and how her undergraduate experience led to her decision to seek a Ph.D. in economics.
Third Year Graduate Student Shares Insights in 'Life 101' Panel
Third-year graduate student and graduate student mentor, Katie Leinenbach, served as a panelist for Emory Student Alumni Association's upcoming program, Life 101: How to Succeed in Grad School, on Tuesday, January 31 from 6:00 PM -7:30 PM in the Emory Student Center- Multipurpose Room 2-3. The panel discussed helpful tips on applying and succeeding in graduate school from a panel of alumni and current graduate students.
Graduate Student Receives Emory Safe Space Designation
Congratulations to third-year graduate student, Katie Leinenbach, for completing Emory's Safe Space training and being designated an Emory Safe Space Ally. We appreciate Katie's commitment to diversity and inclusion on and off Emory's campus.
Job Placement Announced at Zillow
Congratulations to Ph.D. candidate, Alexandra Manta, who accepted a position of Applied Scientist at Zillow starting in June 2023.
Pablo Estrada Awarded Fully-Funded Offer to OSG User School
Congratulations to third-year graduate student, Pablo Estrada, who accepted a fully funded offer to participate in the OSG User School at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, July 25-29, 2022.