Third year PhD student Amy Huang plans meetings with a mission. The graduate students’ Women in Economics group has a mission to foster a sense of community among women in economics at the University of Toronto. The goal is to create a more inclusive learning and working environment and Amy Huang is part of the effort.
“Having a group like Women in Economics that I can take part in is great because my research addresses the topic of equity from an academic perspective, whereas Women in Economics is a hands-on way of trying to make a difference directly,” Huang explained.
Right now, Huang and her colleagues are preparing for the group’s International Women’s Day (IWD) observance on March 7th that will bring together graduate students, undergraduates, and faculty.
“We’re celebrating with an informal networking session. It’s an opportunity for female-identifying undergraduate students to meet graduate students and faculty,” said Huang. “I think faculty will value speaking with undergraduate students who might be interested in a career in economics.” [Read more…]
