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Class of 2022: Gwyneth Schloer tackles five degrees in five years , articleGwyneth Schloer is is receiving undergraduate degrees in mechanical engineering, economics, and Spanish. She is working toward two graduate degrees as well, while also working for Northrup Grumman.
Date: May 09, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech economists react to 12-month inflation uptick, release of the Consumer Price Index , articleThe release of the March 2022 Consumer Price Index from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor of Statistics showed a 41-year-old high mark in inflation. Virginia Tech economists Alec Smith and Shaowen Luo spoke about the effects of the increase.
Date: Apr 14, 2022 -
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Department of Economics wins American Economic Association Diversity and Inclusion Award , articleThe award recognizes academic departments and organizations demonstrating outstanding achievement in diversity and inclusion practices.
Date: Mar 18, 2022 -
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Career change turns up aces for Virginia Tech alumnus , articleTired of working an 8-to-5 job and feeling an itch to pursue his passion, Adam Hendrix gave up a job working for a government contractor to become a professional poker player. For this 2015 Virginia Tech alumnus with a degree in economics from the College of Science, the gamble continues to pay off.
Date: Feb 10, 2022 -
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‘Good Economics for Hard Times’: Kellogg Center to host Nobel prize in economics winner , articleRenowned economist Esther Duflo will deliver the 2022 Virginia Tech PPE Distinguished Public Lecture on Feb. 16. The livestream event is free and open to the public.
Date: Feb 07, 2022 -
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Matthew Kovach named H.H.H. Faculty Fellow in Economics by Board of Visitors , articleA member of the Virginia Tech faculty since 2017, Kovach is an economic theorist working on behavioral models of decision theory with focus not necessarily on building rational models of individual decision-making, but realistic models of human decision-making.
Date: Nov 23, 2021 -
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New study shows differences in how men and women perceive risks of COVID-19 pandemic , articleWhen survey responders were asked during a Virginia Tech study to rate their fear of the pandemic on a sliding scale, nearly 20 percent of women chose the highest possible option compared with 9.3 percent of men. However, previous studies have shown that men are more likely to experience severe illness or die of COVID-19.
Date: Nov 11, 2021 -
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Virginia Tech researchers garner NSF grant to connect AI with urban planning to improve decision making and service delivery , articleUsing cities' data collection and algorithm deployment, this project will develop creative solutions to urban planning processes that have previously relied on traditional, analog approaches and potentially catalyze AI startup activity in the urban planning field.
Date: Oct 21, 2021 -
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First-year cadets chosen to highlight the colors at the North Carolina game , articleFirst-year cadets Jack Bonner, John Mayes, and Luke Webb will receive the flags at Friday night’s football game against North Carolina.
Date: Sep 02, 2021 -
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New research finds gender differences in fear and risk perception during COVID-19 , articleThe researchers, Sheryl Ball and Alec Smith, conducted an online survey in April of 2020 to measure emotions, behaviors and expectations connected to gender and the pandemic.
Date: Aug 25, 2021 -
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Experts in philosophy, politics, and economics to convene for Kellogg Center workshop Aug. 13 , articleThe one-day workshop will feature a select group of scholars who conduct research at the intersection of philosophy, politics, and economics.
Date: Aug 10, 2021 -
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Fifth year of College of Science Dean’s Discovery Fund supports faculty research , articleNow in its fifth year, the Virginia Tech College of Science Lay Nam Chang Dean’s Discovery Fund recently announced research awards that will support such diverse projects as water quality, discovery of drugs for pain and viruses, mental health treatment, and economics forecasting.
Date: Jun 17, 2021 -
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Helping create a more diverse and equitable student population , articleThrough an endowed scholarship, Tracey Beck and his family are creating opportunities for underrepresented students in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
Date: Jun 17, 2021 -
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Global conference on social choice and voting theory to gain insights into elections , article“Our conference will unite bright minds around the world and benefit anyone interested in learning more about the field of philosophy, politics, and economics,” said Eric Bahel, a research fellow in the Kellogg Center for Philosophy, Politics, and Economics.
Date: Jun 11, 2021 -
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Class of 2021: Doctoral student Zichao Yang mines the mysterious world of bitcoin , articleVirginia Tech Department of Economics doctoral student Yang, who is graduating this month, is emerging as a leading guide in cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin, with a recently published paper.
Date: May 12, 2021 -
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Kellogg Center launches first global undergraduate journal of its kind , articleThe Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Review: An International Undergraduate Journal, published in association with Virginia Tech Publishing, offers an experiential learning opportunity for undergraduates from higher education institutions around the world.
Date: May 11, 2021 -
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Kellogg Center to host award-winning economic historian as part of distinguished speaker series , article“Adam Tooze is a leading figure in the fields of economic history and political economy,” said Michael Moehler, founding director of the center. “During this critical time for the global economy, we’re thrilled he will deliver the 2021 PPE Distinguished Public Lecture and provide our students and community with his unique perspective on recent events.”
Date: Apr 12, 2021 -
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Policy Destination Area develops new mentorship model for 2021 cohort of +Policy Fellows , articleSince 2018, the Virginia Tech +Policy Fellows have been incorporating policy into collaborative research teams. This year's cohort are still integrating policy into research, but can now expand their knowledge into new content areas under the guidance of a mentor.
Date: Mar 31, 2021 -
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COVID-19 stimulus plan to help troubled U.S. economy recover from pandemic hardships, says economist , articleThe Covid-19 stimulus bill is a positive step forward in helping the troubled U.S. economy, but Virginia Tech economist Kwok Ping ‘Byron’ Tsang says we still have a ways to go before recovering from the economic loss during the pandemic.
Date: Feb 26, 2021 -
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Class of 2020: Two decades and three degrees later, David Parks has no regrets , articleDavid Parks graduated from Virginia Tech in 2003 with a degree in political science. After serving in the U.S. Navy, where he was deployed to Iraq and Italy, Parks returned to Blacksburg and will graduate on Dec. 18 with a double major in economics and computational modeling and data analytics, both from the College of Science.
Date: Dec 11, 2020
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