Women in Economics
The goal of the Women in Economics (WiE) organization is to support women, non-binary, and underrepresented minority students pursuing a degree in economics and to introduce more undergraduates to the field. To do so, we showcase the wide variety of fields and opportunities in economics; bring together undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty; and host events that celebrate the achievements of women in the discipline. We are dedicated to building a broad, supportive, and engaged community within the department.
WiE Events
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May 7, 2021 | ||
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Alya Ahmed '21, Lauren Harris '21, Anna Hope Emerson '21, and Melissa Lu '21 “Senior Thesis Spotlight” Yale Women in Economics congratulates all seniors in the Economics Department for their four... more |
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March 12, 2021 | ||
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Pinelopi Goldberg, Elihu Professor of Economics, Yale University “Q&A with Dr. Pinelopi Goldberg” Women in Economics is holding a speaker event... more Virtual Event Event Poster Sign-in to view Zoom link |
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February 12, 2021 | ||
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“Spring 2021 Welcome Back” The Yale Women in Economics is excited to announce our partnership with Seeds of Fortune, a... more |
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May 14, 2020 | ||
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Jingyi Cui '20, Rachel Diaz '20, Liana Wang '20, Ying Zheng '20; moderated by Nikita Raheja '20 “A Celebration of Women in Economics: A Virtual Panel” Judy Chevalier '89, Yale SOM Professor and Chair of AEA Committee on the Status of Women in the Economics Profession to give concluding remarks Virtual Event Event Page |
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April 9, 2020 | ||
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Claudia Goldin, Henry Lee Professor of Economics, Harvard University “A Conversation with Claudia Goldin, 2020 Arthur M. Okun Memorial Lecture Speaker” SOM, Evans Hall, 165 Whitney Ave., #1556 Event Poster |
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February 25, 2020 | ||
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Spring Meet and Greet “Come meet other Economics majors, peer mentors, and seniors to learn about the Economics major and research opportunities” Event Poster |
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April 1, 2019 | ||
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Jessica Pan, National University of Singapore and Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) “A Discussion with Jessica Pan” 28 Hillhouse Ave., Room B8 |
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February 21, 2019 | ||
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Women in Economics Sponsored Event “Graduate School Panel” WLH 117 [Event Page] |
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February 9, 2019 | ||
2:00pm |
Women in Economics Sponsored Event “Economics Summer Opportunities Fair ”
TEAL Class Room
17 Hillhouse
TEAL Classroom, 17 Hillhouse Ave. |
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February 7, 2019 | ||
4:00pm |
Cappy Hill, Yale Senior Trustee “Women in Economics: A conversation with Yale Senior Trustee, Cappy Hill, ‘GRD 85”
Tobin Lounge
28 Hillhouse
28 Hillhouse Ave., Tobin Lounge Event Page |
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October 23, 2018 | ||
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Professor Sharon Oster, Yale School of Management “Women in Economics Talk” 28 Hillhouse Ave., Tobin Lounge Event Poster Registraion |
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March 27, 2018 | ||
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Dr. Rohini Pande, Harvard Kennedy School “Lecture” Dr. Rohini Pande, the Rafik Hariri Professor of International Political Economy at Harvard... more |
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February 20, 2018 | ||
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Graduate Student Panel “Graduate Student Panel” A panel of graduate students, studying economics across various graduate schools, who will... more
WLH 117
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January 19, 2018 | ||
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Women in Economics “Economics Department Bluebooking” Come to our bluebooking session for information about spring electives, advice from other... more |
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December 5, 2017 | ||
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Women in Economics Study Break “Women in Economics Study Break” Join undergraduate women in the Economics department for snacks and dessert next week. We’re... more
LC 213
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Caroline Benedetti Marketing Director caroline.benedetti@yale.edu Caroline is a junior in Jonathan Edwards College majoring in Economics and Humanities. When she is not working for WiE, she works as a Tobin Research Assistant for the Yale Center for Environmental Law and Policy and as a college aide for JE. Caroline also volunteers as a curriculum director for Code Haven, an organization dedicated to making computer science more accessible to younger students in the New Haven community. In her free time, she loves reading, watercolor painting, and playing with her friends’ animals. She is from Midlothian, Virginia. |
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Rosemary Chen Events Chair rosemaryyanxi.chen@yale.edu Rosemary is a sophomore in Benjamin Franklin College from Shanghai, China. At Yale, she is a prospective Economics and History double major with particular interests in development and the history of economic thought. Outside of WiE, she is involved with the Yale Historical Review and the Dwight Hall SRI Fund. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, baking, growing plants and making various kinds of bubble tea! |
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Lindsay Chia WiE Treasurer lindsay.chia@yale.edu Lindsay is a senior in Berkeley College majoring in Economics and pursuing a Certificate of Advanced Language in French. She is from Windsor, Ontario and is on the Varsity Gymnastics team. She loves to read and binge Netflix in her spare time and is passionate about promoting minority presence in Economics. |
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Astri Doub astri.doub@yale.edu Astri is a sophomore in Jonathan Edwards College from Baltimore, Maryland. At Yale, she is interested in studying government social services for adults with intellectual disabilities through an Economic lens. Outside of WiE, she is a member of Yale University Diversified Investments and leads the disability sibling support group within Disability Empowerment for Yale. |
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Hannah Ji WiE Events Chair hannah.ji@yale.edu Hannah is a junior double majoring in Economics & Math and Political Science, with a certificate in Programming. Outside of WiE, she works as a research assistant in the Economics Department and Yale Law School, is involved in the Yale Undergraduate Prison Project, and plays in the Davenport Pops Orchestra. Originally from Los Angeles, you can find her either outside on a new hiking trail, or cooped up in a practice room on the piano. |
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Tiana Luo Outreach Chair tiana.luo@yale.edu Tiana, from Chicago, is a sophomore in Ezra Stiles College and thinking of adding humanities to her econ major. She works as a middle school mentor in the J-Z Amp program, is outreach co-lead at Christian Union Lux, volunteers at Bridges of Hope, and is an alto in the Yale Gospel Choir. When she’s not doing those things, Tiana’s favorite hobby is reading, and her favorite authors are Tolstoy and Dostoevsky. |
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Nicole Zhen WiE Co-President nicole.zhen@yale.edu Nicole is a senior in Silliman College majoring in economics and mathematics. Outside of WiE, she serves as a peer tutor for introductory microeconomics and has been involved with the Yale Globalist. In her free time, she enjoys creative writing, hiking, and watching movies. She is from Portland, Oregon. |
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Rachel Zheng WiE Co-President rachel.zheng@yale.edu Rachel is a senior in Berkeley College majoring in Economics and Mathematics. In addition to WiE, she also works with the Light Fellowship on the Student Advisory Council and as a math ULA. She is from San Francisco, California and loves to bake cookies and try new foods in her free time. |
Contact Us
If you have questions about our organization, economics at Yale, or how to get involved, feel free to reach out to our co-presidents, Rachel and Nicole, or to our social media (below). We’d love to hear from you!
Social Media Links
Relevant Pages, Resources and Opportunities
- Seeds of Fortune Program
- Econ Fights Gender Imbalance
- Committee on the Status of Women in the Economics Profession, AEA
- The Research in Color Foundation
- The Sadie Collective
- Committee on the Status of LGBTQ+ Individuals in the Economic Profession, AEA
- Committee on the Status of Minority Groups in the Economic Profession, AEA
Celebrating Women in Economics
A virtual event presented by the Women in Economics featured a history of women in Economics at Yale, senior thesis presentations, and a keynote speech by SOM Prof. Judith Chevalier. Panel Guests included Prof. Ebonya Washington and Ph.D. students Yoko Okuyama and Pengpeng Xiao.