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Research & Academia

St. Louis Fed RA Info Session – June 25 (Hybrid)

Are you interested in economics and curious about working at the Federal Reserve? Don’t miss the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Research Associate (RA) Info Session on:

🗓 Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025

🕑 Time: 2:00 PM CST

📍 Format: Hybrid (attend in person or online)

🔍 Learn about:

  • What it’s like to work as an RA
  • The application process
  • Career paths after the RA role
  • Insights from current and former RAs

This session is especially valuable for students planning to apply for roles starting Spring or Summer 2026.

💼 RAs collaborate directly with economists on policy and academic research. Many go on to PhD programs, careers in government, and roles in the private sector.

👉 Register Here

📘 About the RA Position

🔎 Meet the RAs

Questions? Reach out to the St. Louis Fed Research Division. Don’t miss this chance to explore a high-impact research career path!

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Career Events

Which Majors Lead to Six-Figure Salaries?

📊 Which Majors Lead to Six-Figure Salaries?

A new New York Fed study analyzed 73 college majors to identify which lead to the highest earnings.

💰 Top Early-Career Salaries (Median)

  • Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering – $80,000

  • Electrical Engineering – $78,000

  • Mechanical/Aerospace/Civil Engineering – $71,000–$76,000

  • Physics, Misc. Engineering – $70,000

💼 Top Mid-Career Salaries (Median)

  • Aerospace Engineering – $125,000

  • Computer, Electrical, Chemical Engineering – $120,000+

  • Computer Science – $115,000

  • Finance, Economics – $110,000

  • Business Analytics, Math, International Affairs – $100,000

🔍 Why It Matters:

Despite rising tuition and debt, picking the right major still strongly influences earning potential. Fields tied to production, innovation, and tech continue to see strong demand and salaries.

📉 Lowest Mid-Career Salaries:

Early Childhood Education – $49,000

🧠 Takeaway:

STEM and business majors dominate the salary charts. Economics and Business share the same Mid-Career Salaries. Students in lower-paying fields may need to build additional skills or consider graduate study.

🔗 Full article in Newsweek

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Research & Academia

Summer Research Opportunity – Part-Time RA Positions

📢 Summer Research Opportunity – Part-Time RA Positions

🗓 Apply by June 6, 2025

💼 Professors Kilian Huber and Niels Gormsen (University of Chicago Booth School of Business) are hiring part-time Research Assistants for Summer 2025, with potential to continue into the academic year.

🔍 Project Focus: Firms’ cost of capital

📄 Work: Manual review of corporate transcripts and slides (no AI/LLM work involved)

📌 For details and how to apply, please refer to the official job ad.

Questions? Contact:

Stephen Lamb, Director, Research Support

📧 stephen.lamb@chicagobooth.edu

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Research & Academia

2025 ODE Undergraduate Research Paper Award

📣 CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

💰 Prize: $1,000

🗓 Deadline: June 15, 2025

Encourage our undergraduate students to submit their best research papers in economics!

Learn more and apply here:

🔗 https://omicrondeltaepsilon.org/awards.html

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Grad School Research & Academia

Explore SMU’s MA and MS Programs in Economics

Interested in advancing your economics education? SMU offers both Master of Arts (MA) and Master of Science (MS) graduate programs in Economics.

📍 Located in Dallas, TX

🎓 Rigorous curriculum with career and academic tracks

📄 See the flyers below for program details!

For more information, contact the Economics Department or visit the SMU graduate admissions page.

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Research & Academia

Call for Abstracts: UNT Social Science Undergraduate Research Conference

The University of North Texas invites undergraduate students to present their research at the Social Science Undergraduate Research Conference on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Denton, TX.

📌 Abstract Submission Deadline: September 12, 2025

💲 Registration Fee: $10 (includes breakfast, lunch, and a reception)

🚗 Note: Travel and lodging are not included.

This interdisciplinary event mirrors academic conferences like ASSA and SEA, featuring 3–4 paper sessions, poster presentations, and the opportunity to engage with peers and faculty from across the region.

🔗 Learn More & Submit

Whether you’re completing an honors thesis or working on a class project, this is a great platform to showcase your work and gain presentation experience!

Questions? Contact: Jeffrey Rous at UNT.

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Research & Academia

Call for Papers: 2025 MVEA Annual Meeting – Kansas City, MO

The Midwest Economics Association (MVEA) invites submissions for its 2025 Annual Meeting, taking place October 23–25, 2025 in Kansas City, MO!

In addition to standard research sessions and professional development workshops, the MVEA offers outstanding opportunities for students, including:

  • Undergraduate and Master’s student sessions

  • Best Paper Awards for graduate students

  • A welcoming, supportive environment with constructive feedback

  • A chance to publish in the Journal of Economic Insight

This is a fantastic opportunity for students and faculty alike to engage with the economics research community.

📩 Submit your paper and learn more at www.mvea.net

For questions, contact info@mvea.net

We hope to see your work represented in Kansas City this fall!

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Grad School

Apply to Georgia State’s PPE Master’s Program – Deadline April 30, 2025

Interested in the intersection of philosophy, politics, and economics? The PPE Master’s Program at Georgia State University is now accepting applications for Fall 2025!

Founded in 2017, the PPE program brings together over 20 affiliated faculty across philosophy, political science, economics, business, and law. The program prepares students for careers in law, government, public service, business, or for further academic study in a PhD program.

🎓 Assistantships available – include tuition remission

📅 Application Deadline: April 30, 2025

For more information or questions, contact Professor Andrew J. Cohen at cohenaj@gsu.edu.

Don’t miss this chance to broaden your academic and career horizons through an interdisciplinary graduate program!

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Career Events Grad School Research & Academia

AIER Fall 2025 Internship & Graduate Fellowship Applications Now Open

The American Institute for Economic Research (AIER) is now accepting applications for its Fall 2025 Internship and Graduate Fellowship Programs, both running from August 24 to November 14, 2025.

These prestigious 10–12 week programs are ideal for students passionate about free enterprise, economic liberty, property rights, and sound money.

🔹 Research Internship Program

For college students and recent graduates

🕐 Application Period: February 18 – May 2, 2025

💼 Includes research, policy analysis, and editorial work

💰 Pay: $15/hour + housing, lunch, and travel reimbursement

Interns gain real-world experience and have gone on to roles at institutions like The World Bank, Deloitte, and top academic programs.

🔹 Graduate Fellowship Program

For graduate students working on theses or dissertations

🕐 Application Period: February 18 – May 2, 2025

📚 Fellows make substantive progress on research projects

🌐 Work closely with AIER scholars and expand your professional network

Both programs are hosted on AIER’s beautiful campus in Great Barrington, MA, with housing and most meals included.

🔗 Learn more and apply

For questions, contact programs@aier.org.

Don’t miss this chance to engage in meaningful economic research and grow your career!

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Career Events Federal Government Research & Academia

Apply Now: NEW Leadership Texas Program – June 8-12, 2025

Texas Woman’s University is hosting the NEW Leadership Texas residential program from June 8-12, 2025, in Denton, Texas, with a day trip to Austin on June 11!

This leadership development program is designed to introduce undergraduate students to politics, encouraging them to become politically active and take on leadership roles in public service.

Program Highlights:

  • Open to undergraduate students from across Texas (up to 30 spots available)
  • Free of charge – travel costs to and from Denton are reimbursed
  • Hands-on experience, workshops, and networking opportunities with political leaders
  • A day trip to Austin to engage with state government

Application Deadline: March 17, 2025 (extensions may be available upon request)

For more details and to apply, check our NEW Leadership TX Flyer, NLTX 2025 Agenda, and visit the NEW Leadership Texas website or contact Laura Santana at cwg@twu.edu.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable political leadership experience—apply today!