06/09/2021
Check out the video below for an overview of ECO 322 Money and Banking and how this class is useful for you even if you are about to graduate! Great course if you are looking for another ECO elective with ECO 420k as a prerequsite.
If you would like to register for this course we will not enforce the ECO 320L prereq and you can contact us at [email protected] for a waiver to allow access to register.
Here is the link:
Sign up for ECO 322: Money and Banking
Join professor Mike Brandl as he traces the flow of money between households and businesses, and explains how the banking system works (and sometimes doesn't...
05/10/2021
Undergraduate Research in Economics Fellowship SUMMER 2021 CALL FOR APPLICANTS
Application
Submit the online application no later than Wednesday May 19, 2021. The information requested in the application will help identify the best fits for each project. Spots will be limited. Applicants will be evaluated based on their coursework, technical skills, and research interests. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and selected candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview. Application URL: https://utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6s949xXxMzNjZ66
04/22/2021
LA 101M PRESENTS
ECONOMICS ALUMNI SPEAKER SERIES
Thursday, 4/22 at 4:00pm CT
Zoom Link: https://utexas.zoom.us/j/94011154492
Enoch Lawrence
Capital Markets Lead l Digital Infrastructure
Sports & Entertainment Advisory
Enoch Lawrence is a Director in the Capital Markets Group of Cushman & Wakefield, focusing on Equity, Debt and Structured Finance. Mr. Lawrence has over 20 years of experience in the real estate industry including $4 billion in capital advisory work,
complex financial modeling and transaction-specific consulting assignments.
04/20/2021
NEW ECONOMICS COURSE THIS FALL!
ECO 330T 35240 Economics of Money
Dr. Michael Brandl
Prerequisite: ECO 304K with a grade of at least C-
Learn more:
Sign up for Eco 330T: The Economics of Money
Join professor Mike Brandl on a deep-dive into the economics of money-- from sea shells to Bitcoin. From the University of Texas at Austin's Department of Ec...
04/08/2021
The Salem Center for Policy is recruiting again for our third installment of our Policy Research Laboratory. This is a chance for students to apply to a Policy Research Laboratory course where they will learn the skills needed to do policy research using big data. After the students complete the course, they then use the skills learned to work with both Salem Center faculty and faculty in other departments as a paid research assistant. The students are paid as RA's during their work within the course as well.
Here is the link to the PRL page on our website: https://salemcenter.org/policy-research-lab/
04/07/2021
the D. E. Shaw group—we’re happy to announce our spring 2021 Zenith fellowship for women in STEM fields who are rising juniors or who are currently enrolled in a full-time Ph.D. program. I’m reaching out to ask if you could share this opportunity with your students and encourage them to apply. Applications are open until Sunday, April 25, and students can learn more on our fellowship program website.
https://fellowships.deshaw.com/
https://www.deshaw.com/
As you may know, we’re a global investment and technology development firm with more than $55 billion in investment capital. The fellowships are unique education programs that give participating students insight into our firm and industry. During this three-day virtual program, fellows will participate in a content-driven curriculum of interactive seminars led by notable speakers and the firm’s own analysts. They’ll also spend time with senior leaders of the firm, discuss career paths in finance with recent hires and long-tenured employees, and develop relationships with undergraduate and doctoral students from schools around the country. We provide a $1,500 stipend.
D. E. Shaw group
The D. E. Shaw Fellowships.
04/05/2021
The Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) Strategy and Analytics department is currently recruiting unpaid interns. Please find internship and application details below
Strategy and Analytics Intern, The Texas Education Agency
Position Overview:
As an intern in the Strategy and Analytics Department at the Texas Education Agency, you will support the divisions of Assessment, Strategy and Operations, and Strategy and Innovation-Remote Learning by delivering analytical insights and providing support on a variety of priority projects.
The TEA Strategy and Analytics Department is looking for sharp, talented, and highly motivated interns to work closely with our teams and will have the opportunity to be learn data analytics skills, data visualization tools, data integration strategies, and business operations among many other things.
Interns for this position are unpaid but are strongly encouraged to seek out or apply to college or graduate school scholarships that may cover unpaid internships. Weekly schedules may vary with approval of the supervisor.
Essential Functions:
· Supports data collection, analyses, and evaluation of data processes to understand strategic trends and measure effectiveness of business operations
· Supports the identification of insights, creates, and maintains dashboards, track key performance indicators, and recommends process and strategy improvements; works with the Strategy and Analytics teams to work with stakeholders to implement those recommendations
· Helps identify the tools and the designs of tools to assist in management of programs and projects
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university or a rising Junior or Senior from a four-year accredited college or university.
Other Qualifications:
Fast learner and self-starter who thrives in a high-performing environment:
Ability to manage several workstreams at once
High intellectual ceiling with the ability to solve new and dynamic operating problems
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Meticulous attention to detail with an ability to produce high quality work in a dynamic environment
Working knowledge of Power BI or Tableau a plus
How to Apply:
Submit a resume, a brief cover letter, and one reference to Leslie Patton, Senior Strategy and Operations Associate in the Department of Strategy and Analytics at [email protected]
04/05/2021
Learn about how to start a career rooted in social impact work with Teach For America at our upcoming Information Session on Wednesday, April 7th at 5PM CT. You can register here: https://teachforamerica.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIldeCurzMtE9CLIXKdIqS1g0UBDbS3Kp7X
The call will feature opportunities to connect with current corps members and alumni to hear more about their experience in the classroom and learn how your professional trajectory can be accelerated by joining Teach For America.
Teach For America is a national non-profit who supports promising future anti-racist leaders across our country to teach full-time in under-resourced communities for at least two years. We develop these leaders to work for equity at the intersection of multiple sectors and career pathways after their time in the classroom to diversify the perspectives as they become systems-change leaders.
Juniors can apply for early admission, post-graduate roles now! Application Deadline: Friday, April 9th, 2021:
https://www.teachforamerica.org/cas-digix/login?service=https%3A//www.teachforamerica.org/casservice%3Futm_source%3DPANTHEON_STRIPPED%26utm_medium%3DPANTHEON_STRIPPED%26utm_campaign%3DPANTHEON_STRIPPED%26utm_term%3DPANTHEON_STRIPPED&utm_source=other&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=mktg_rt_FY17&utm_term=2DLlistserv
If you're unable to attend our information session but are interested in learning more, please contact Chris Bridenbaugh at [email protected].
02/10/2021
Attn: Freshmen and Sophomores!
Meet USAA
When: Wednesday, February 17 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Why: Join USAA to learn about different business areas with possible internship opportunities at USAA! This event is intended for freshman and sophomores interested in learning more about internship opportunities in Summer 2022 or beyond.
Learn more and RSVP
USAA | Event registration
This event is intended for freshman and sophomores interested in learning more about internship opportunities in Summer 2022 or beyond.
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