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Announcements
Econ Talk
Sunday, Sept. 15, 12:00pm in Kenmore Starbucks
UEA Journal
The Second UEA Journal
Writing Committee + First STATA Workshop
Sunday, Sept. 15, 1:00-3:00 pm in CAS 322
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Platform for gaining insights into today’s
economic issues
Platform for generating discussions
on economic issues
Platform for showcasing your talent
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Our mission is to socially, academically, and professionally develop Boston University
student's interest in the economics field.
Mission
Undergraduate Economics Association?
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E-Board
VP of
Editorial
Content
VP of
Information
Technology
Executive
Vice
President
VP of
Marketing
VP of
Operations
President
2012 E-Board
VP of
Editorial
Content
VP of
Information
Technology
Executive
Vice
President
VP of
Marketing
VP of
Operations
President
E-Board
VP of
Editorial
Content
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VP of
Editorial
Content
VP of
Information
Technology
Facebook
VP of
Editorial
Content
VP of
Operations
Meetings & Events
Executive
Vice
President
President
Student Writers Club Members Club Members
Writing Committee
Website
VP of
Editorial
Content
VP of
Information
Technology
Executive
Vice
President
VP of
Marketing
VP of
Operations
President
E-Board
VP of
Editorial
Content
Operations
STATA Workshop
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Core Activities
General Meetings & Events
Social Websites
Core
Website
A platform for articles, events, gallery, journal,
reviews and other information
Over 30,000 views
We get hits and comments from people all over
the world
A fantastic way to get your name out there
Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Google +
Post articles, news, comments, internship
opportunities
A great way to keep up with what the UEA does
Core Website
Social Websites
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UEA Journal
Coin Currency – Spencer Petitti
Haiti and Foreign Aid – Justin Bernado
Preference Falsification and Turkish Revolutions – Daniel Currie
The US Housing Bubble – Fadi Humaid
The Volatility Playbook – Jeevan Parameswaran
Understanding the Process of Innovation – Ben Shaffer
Why Meritocracy? – Luke Rebecchi
And Many More…
Articles
A semester long journal of the best articles of the semester
Published two journals that have gained acclaim from professors
BU UEA Journal
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Student Writers & Article Competition
Twice every semester
Winner chosen by pre-defined criteria
Students are given certificate and an award
Article Competition
Write Economics related articles
Full discretion
Articles are edited & proofread
Student Writers
Previous Winners:
Ben Denis Shaffer Spencer Petitti
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General Meetings and Events
General Meetings & Events:
7:00pm to 8:00pm Tuesdays in CAS 211! Presentations Discussions
Guest Speakers Speaker Panels
Case Competition
Cyprus Case Competition Confessions of a Theorist: Why
Reality is Overrated
Alumni Meeting
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General Meetings and Events
Students present their research and interests
Passionate students presenting on a myriad of topics
Student Presentations
“North Korea”
“Economic Inequality”
“Economics of Bioethanol”
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What’s New?
‘Stata statistical software is a complete,
integrated statistical software package that
provides everything you need for data
analysis, data management, and graphics.’ –
Stata.com
Used in all sorts of majors that require
statistical tools to make certain conclusions
New econometrics course started: EC203
This package is in demand from employers in
many professions. A must for economics!
STATA Workshop
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STATA Workshop
Spencer and Jeevan have made a STATA Course Guide
Sunday, 14th Sept., 1-3 pm, CAS 322
Learn some econometrics and how to use STATA
Cover the course in 7-8 meetings
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Fall 2013 E-Board
Executive
Vice President &
Vice President of Editorial Content
Spencer Petitti
Vice President of
Operations
Howard Wei
Vice President of
Editorial Content
Jeevan Parameswaran
President
Daniel Currie
Vice President of
Information Technology
Massimiliano Hasan
Vice President of
Marketing
Shivani Desai
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Student Writers
Simply write an article and send it to uea@bu.edu or jparam@bu.edu,
spetitti@bu.edu
All articles are eligible for the BU UEA Article Competition & BU UEA Journal
Article Competition
The BU Article Competition takes place twice a semester
Winners are chosen by a formula: 0.28(quantity) + 0.14(quality) + 0.58(traffic)
UEA Journal
All student-written articles are eligible for the BU UEA Journal
Articles are chosen based on quality each semester
The Journal is virtually distributed to members, professors, and alumni
Writing Committee
Email via uea@bu.edu or jparam@bu.edu, spetitti@bu.edu
Not required to be Student Writers
If you want to present then come to the meetings as well!
How You Can Get Involved
STATA Workshop
Come to the Writing Committee meetings on Sunday 1-3 pm, CAS 322
No need of prior knowledge of STATA. Experienced users are welcomed as well!
20. Why DC?
Four good reasons:
• Scandal
• The West Wing
• The Newsroom
• House of Cards
21. More reasons:
• Pre-Professional Program
• Opportunity to get the type of credit you need
• Great faculty
• Vibrant, young(ish) city
• You’ll be really close to Boston. You can always
come back for a weekend.
Why DC?
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23. Find yourself in Washington, DC
• We have a program for everyone:
• Washington Journalism Program
• Washington Internship Program
• Washington Management Internship Program
• Washington Event Management Internship Program
Fall 2012 students had the
opportunity to go to the
Democratic and Republican
National Conventions.
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25. Applying
• Students apply to the program through BU Study Abroad
• The Spring application is already open. The deadline is October
15.
Summer 2013 students before the
Scarlet Sendoff
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27. A Summer 2012 student interned
at the White House Office of
Presidential Greetings, sending
birthday cards and congratulations
cards from President Obama.
Find yourself working for something you
believe in
• Washington, DC is the place to be for internships
• Students have the opportunity to intern at a variety of
organizations from Congressional offices to think tanks and
industry organizations
• Students intern for 32 to 40 hours per week
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29. AMERICANS FOR FINANCIAL REFORM
AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC
CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF THE
PRESIDENCY AND CONGRESS
CNN POLITICAL UNIT
CENTER FOR AMERICAN PROGRESS
CENTER FOR EUROPEAN POLICY
ANALYSIS
DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN
COMMITTEE
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE-
ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL
RESOURCES DIVISION
DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
FEDERATION OF AMERICAN SCIENTISTS
FOX NEWS- WASHINGTON, DC
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS
AFFAIRS
HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN
INNOVATIONS IN CIVIC PARTICIPATION
INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL
EDUCATION
INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR MISSING AND
EXPLOITED CHILDREN
JBS INTERNATIONAL
KAINE FOR VIRGINIA CAMPAIGN
MEET THE PRESS
NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIVERSITY
NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS
ADMINISTRATION
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WHEAT
GROWERS
NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY
OFFICE OF CONGRESSMAN MIKE
CAPUANO (D-MA)
OFFICE OF CONGRESSMAN BILL FLORES
(R-TX)
OFFICE OF CONGRESSMAN SCOTT
GARRETT (R-NJ)
OFFICE OF CONGRESSMAN BLAINE
LUETKEMEYER (R-MO)
OFFICE OF CONGRESSMAN ED MARKEY
(D-MA)
OFFICE OF CONGRESSMAN JOHN MICA
(R-FL)
OFFICE OF CONGRESSMAN RICHARD NEAL
(D-MA)
OFFICE OF CONGRESSMAN TIERNEY (D-
MA)
OFFICE OF CONGRESSWOMAN NIKKI
TSONGAS (D-MA)
PEACE CORPS
RABEN GROUP
REPUBLICAN GOVERNORS’ ASSOCIATION
REPUBLICAN STATE LEADERSHIP
COMMITTEE
SENATE COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND
SECURITY
THE BOND BUYER
TRUST FOR THE NATIONAL MALL
US-QATAR BUSINESS COUNCIL
WASHINGTON BUSINESS JOURNAL
WHITE HOUSE OFFICE OF PRESIDENTIAL
CORRESPONDENCE
WTOP
Interning
A Spring 2012 student interned on
the Hill and got to see the Stanley
Cup.
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31. Find yourself living here
• Students live in a brand-new residence hall located in Woodley
Park, across the street from the Omni Shoreham and the Marriot
Wardman Park
• The residence hall has spacious shared kitchens and a living area
with cable and television
• Students live in double or single rooms in a four-story building.
Fall 2012 students watching the
presidential debate in the
residence hall.
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33. Find yourself studying here
• Students take four classes in the Fall (or three in the summer):
• Internship seminar (EC credit available, 4 credits)
• American Institutions (SS credit, 4 credits)
• Two electives: courses are offered in Political Science,
History, Communication and International Relations. Students
have the option of taking one of their two electives at The
George Washington University.
• Summer students take one electives and internship seminar.
Spring 2012 students with
Professor Susan Milligan
36. Getting in touch with us
• We’re on facebook! www.facebook.com/BUWashington
• We’re on twitter! @BUWashington
• You can reach our program manager, Fabiana, via email at
fsperera@bu.edu
Spring 2012 Journalism Program
student
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Announcements
Econ Talk
Sunday, Sept. 15,12:00pm in Kenmore Starbucks
UEA Journal
The Second UEA Journal
Writing Committee + First STATA Workshop
Sunday, Sept. 15, 1:00-3:00 pm in CAS 322
