蝌蚪网SP: Program Background
First begun in 1974, the program prepares talented undergraduates from under-represented groups for doctoral programs in Economics and related disciplines. With a goal of broadening participation, the 蝌蚪网 Summer Training and Scholarship Program (蝌蚪网SP) uniquely and successfully enables students to solidify technical and other economic skills to meet the rigors of graduate study.
There are substantial concerns regarding the participation of traditionally under-represented groups in the economics profession. For instance, recent NSF data record that fewer than seven percent of doctorate degrees earned by US citizens are awarded to African Americans and Hispanics in a typical year and less than a third of doctorates are awarded to women. Consequently, the outlook and the science in the economics profession lack important insights and perspectives; implying that policy analyses, recommendations and implementations fall short of what can be achieved.
In light of these issues, the purpose of the Summer Training Program is to provide a strong basis for the professional success of individuals from diverse backgrounds who will inform the profession and broaden the scope and impact of high quality research agendas that are pursued in economics and in related fields.
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"Through 蝌蚪网's Summer Program, I learned the intricacies of the Economics PhD Program from what it is like to do research, what courses in graduate school would look like and life post an Economics degree. The support system through out the process and regular seminars, trips and information sessions about applying to graduate school have been incredibly insightful. Something I did not expect from the experience was to be challenged in how I studied, learned and maintained my mental health, all important life skills I will carry with me. I wholeheartedly recommend the program to someone who is interested in learning more about graduate school and bridging the gap between one's undergraduate economics experience and preparing for graduate school.” --Fanta Traore |
Graduates of the Summer Program will have experienced substantial preparation for high-level graduate work in economics and other social sciences. As a result, they will be able to successfully advance to becoming leading researchers in economics and the social sciences more generally. A greater diversity of backgrounds in the profession will shape the focus and scope of leading professional scholarship, which will benefit not just this body of research, but also society at large.
American University Selected by 蝌蚪网
Following a national competition process, the 蝌蚪网 (蝌蚪网) selected American University to host the Summer Training and Scholarship Program from 2026 to 2028. American is the 14th university to host the Summer Program, which is located at a host site for three to six years. Previous hosts include Howard University, Michigan State University, University of New Mexico, University of California-Santa Barbara, Duke University, the University of Colorado-Denver, the University of Texas at Austin, Stanford University, Temple University, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Yale University, Northwestern University, and the University of California-Berkeley.
American University (AU) is a nationally-recognized, student-centered, research University in beautiful northwest Washington, DC. It is committed to advancing knowledge and preparing students to lead meaningful lives in a complex and changing world. American University's College of Arts and Sciences brings together a diverse student body from across the globe to engage in rigorous study with our renowned scholars across the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences.
Founded by an Act of Congress in 1893, AU has awarded more than 130,000 degrees and certificates to students who have gone on to make an impact in the world. It features eight schools and offers more than 170 academic programs. Highlights of AU’s impact include:
- Consistently ranked among the top universities for political engagement and internships by The Princeton Review.
- Top producer of Fulbright Students and Scholars.
- Ranked among the top universities in study abroad, undergraduate teaching, and undergraduate research in US News and World Report.
- The first University in the country to achieve carbon neutrality, AU consistently ranks among the top green colleges in the nation.
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