Brown University Economics DUG

09/16/2022

Apply to the Econ DUG Executive Board 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 fifteen or more 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 Saturday, September 24th at 11:59 PM Eastern! The form also contains information about the responsibilities of each position: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLSexvtJvjScBD_HCrdI_NUkBnVH4AEpFrF843VHD5a5k0BPCFg/viewform?usp=send_form

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 5 PM to 6 PM Eastern. Here’s the link to join the event: https://brown.zoom.us/j/97721006238

05/05/2022

Since our last newsletter of the year went out last week, check out this summer internship opportunity here:
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy is looking for paid summer interns! The mission of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) is to maximize the benefits of science and technology to advance health, prosperity, security, environmental quality, and justice for all Americans. The application period is open from April 29, 2022 through May 15, 2022 at 11:59 PM ET. To apply, or for more information, please visit https://www.whitehouse.gov/ostp/internship/?mc_cid=592b38485e&mc_eid=34221c1aef. The Summer 2022 term begins on June 20, 2022 and ends on August 12, 2022. Interns will receive a stipend of $6,000 for participation in the program. All internships are located in Washington, D.C. and are full-time; participants must be able to commit to a minimum of 35 hours per week (Monday – Friday).
Congress established OSTP in 1976. OSTP advises the President and others within the Executive Office of the President on the scientific, engineering, and technological aspects of the economy, national security, health, and the environment. OSTP leads efforts across the Federal government to develop and implement sound science and technology policies and budgets, and works with the private and philanthropic sectors, state, local, Tribal, and territorial governments, the research and academic communities, and other nations toward this end.

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM We are pleased to announce that, for the first time in history, the Executive Office of the President

03/24/2022

The Econ DUG is currently looking to redesign our logo, and we're looking for talented individuals (like you!) to help out!

To take part in our logo competition, please submit your logo design by Friday, April 8 at 11:59 pm ET. For your submission to be eligible, please submit as an SVG or Illustrator format (i.e. not PNG or JPEG). For inspiration, check out our website: http://students.brown.edu/econdug/index.html.

We will announce results by the end of April. The winner will receive a $50 gift card to the bookstore (!!), and honorable mentions will receive a special feature in our weekly newsletter! We thank you for your time and efforts!

Submit here: https://forms.gle/4njyvRyH3dzSAuoc6

Economics Department Undergraduate Group, Home Page

03/21/2022

Complete the attached form by Friday, March 25th at 5 pm ET to receive a free care package from the Econ DUG! Each care package will contain a Brown Economics Sticker designed by Helen Zhang '22, candy, and a short note! Due to limited supplies, only the first 150 students to complete this form will receive a care package. View the form (tinyurl.com/econdugcarepackages) for a sneak peak at the sticker!

03/21/2022

For prospective and current Economics concentrators: Questions about course plans or how to get involved with Economics outside of class at Brown? The Econ DUG Repository includes information about Economics classes, example course plans for Economics concentrators and joint-concentrators, details about TA/RA/tutor positions, as well as resources for graduate school and professional careers after undergraduate studies. On behalf of the Econ DUG, we hope that this repository serves as a helpful resource to you! Link to repo: https://tinyurl.com/econdugrepo.

Welcome to Economics at Brown! Created By: Celina Ye and Jay Philbrick (2021-2022 Economics DUG Academic Co-Chairs) Hello prospective and current Economics concentrators! Questions about course plans or how to get involved with Economics outside of class at Brown? This repository includes ...

01/25/2022

Calling all Brown students with previous coursework in Econ! The Tutoring Program is hiring Econ tutors for the spring semester.

The weekly time commitment is ~4 hours/wk. Tutors meet weekly with a small group of students (6 or

The Academic Tutoring Program's overarching goal is to foster inclusive peer-to-peer teaching and learning practices among undergraduate scholars. Our aim is for students to develop a deeper understanding of course content through peer learning groups that foster greater student confidence to succee...

11/09/2021

Day 2 of Economics Pre-Registration Open Hours starting shortly! Stop by Robinson Hall from 6-8 p.m. to chat with DUG members, Peer Advisors, and faculty about classes. We hope to see you soon!

11/09/2021

Are you a student of color studying Economics? Are you seeking to connect with more people of similar backgrounds or interests? Sign up for the Economics Students of Color Group today! The Economic Students of Color Group at Brown is a group created by the Econ DUG in order to foster connections between students of color within the Economics concentration. Within this group, students will meet bi-monthly to discuss navigating the Economics concentration as students of color, gaining insight from professors of color on a variety of topics related to economics, and creating a network of students with whom they share a similar background. Fill out the sign-up form if you are interested in joining!

Link to Sign-Up:

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11/09/2021

Are you an Economics student looking for study buddies for upcoming midterms and final exams? Fill out the sign-up form below to be paired with 2-3 other students taking similar courses!

Link to Sign-Up:

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10/20/2021

To all sophomores: in preparation for needing to declare a concentration in your fourth semester, the College is hosting a Concentration Fair TODAY from 7-8:30 p.m. under the tent on Simmons Quad. Stop by to explore different concentrations and meet potential concentration advisors — various faculty will be representing the Department of Economics. We hope to see you there!

09/16/2021

Hi all! This is a reminder that Econ E-Board applications are due TOMORROW (September 17) @ 11:59 p.m. ET!

Link to application: https://forms.gle/oM6SfvNJSpGP6Tqk7

Have any questions regarding the application process? Stop by our Office Hours TONIGHT from 7-8 pm. E.T. If that time doesn’t work for you, shoot us an email at [email protected] :).

Office Hours Zoom link: https://brown.zoom.us/j/99753710716