Economics Outreach at April 2021 the Board of Governors Monthly Newsletter – Vol. 3

UPCOMING EVENTS Virtual Information Sessions Econ Connections BOARD HIGHLIGHTS Federal Reserve Board (Board) Board Economists will host virtual Research Assistants (RAs) and staff presentations every third week of the Exploring Careers in Economics (ECE) will be hosting virtual information month to discuss current economics- What is ECE? Organized to broaden awareness sessions to highlight economics related topics and open the door for of careers in economics and to further develop a related internships and RA students to connect with a Board diverse pool of talent interested in the field, ECE positions at the Board for Economist through our Coffee With offers students a chance to learn and discuss undergraduate and graduate an Economist (CWaE) program. opportunities in economics generally, and learn students. You also will have the Topics of discussion will include about career paths within the Federal Reserve System. opportunity to ask RAs or staff any “Diversity and Inclusion in questions about the application Economics” and “The Fed’s Response Past Events: You can view past events here. Past process or working at the Board in to the COVID-19 Crisis”. CWaE gives keynote speakers at these events include general. We will host an students the opportunity to meet Governor (Fall 2020), Federal information session every second one-on-one with Board Economists Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic (Fall 2019), and of San and fourth Friday of the month. to discuss their paths in economics, Francisco President Mary Daly (Spring 2019). April’s sessions will be held as receiving feedback and insight on follows: things like course selection, Upcoming Events: preparation and journey to pursuing th • Friday, April 9th a PhD, research interests, and career On Wednesday, April 7 at 1:00pm EST, the 3:00 – 3:45 PM EST Federal Reserve Board and the Sadie Collective outcomes. This month’s Econ will welcome students nationwide via webcast to Connection is scheduled for April • Friday, April 23rd discuss career opportunities and diversity in 14th from 4:00pm to 4:45pm EST. 3:00 – 3:45 PM EST economics and to learn about career paths within the Federal Reserve System. The keynote speaker for this event will be President Mary Daly from

the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. You can register for the upcoming event here.

Please send a registration email to [email protected] with your Please visit www.fedeconjobs.org name, major, expected graduation date (mo/year), academic institution, for additional information on and the date/time of the session you plan to attend to receive the link to Research Assistantships and the WebEx event. Be sure to specify attendance for an Information internship opportunities across the Session and/or Econ Connections. entire Federal Reserve System.