Events

About

The Atlantic Association of Applied Economists (AAAE) welcomes submissions from universities for their students to participate in the Annual Student Panel. The Student Panel provides a great opportunity for students to present their research to a group of professional economists and potential future employers. Students who participate in this event do not need to prepare a report, only a presentation. Past presenters have found this to be a highly beneficial experience and learning opportunity. All presenters will receive a certificate of participation and a year’s membership to the AAAE. Undergraduate presenters are eligible to win a cash prize between $75 and $250.

Format

Up to three Undergraduate candidates will be invited to make short presentations. One Graduate candidate will conclude the student panel. There will be a short question and answer session following each presentation. The Student Panel will be held in a virtual format.

Date & Location

This virtual event will take place through MS Teams on Wednesday, May 12th, 2027, from 12:00 to 1 :15 pm (Atlantic Time). Admission is free and all students are encouraged to attend

Eligibility & Guidelines

This competition is open to current students who may be finishing major projects or theses in 2027, or who have completed major projects or theses in 2026. Any topic will be considered, but those with a focus on Atlantic Canada receive preferential scoring by the review panel. No research paper or thesis is required, but the best presentations will draw upon work underway or already completed. Presentations should focus on why the topic is important, how economic principles apply to the topic, the results of relevant data analysis, and resulting policy options or recommendations. Any specific relevance to Atlantic Canada is appreciated but not required.

How to Apply

Interested students must apply through their university department. Students cannot apply directly to the AAAE. Each Economics Department can recommend up to two undergraduate student submissions and two graduate student submissions. Departments should send a one-page summary of each student’s presentation, along with the student’s name, email address, and student status to AAAEstudentpanel@gmail.com no later than Tuesday March 23, 2027. Selected candidates will be notified and asked to confirm by Friday March 9, 2027.

More Info

For more on the AAAE or the panel, please email Holly Chisholm at AAAEstudentpanel@gmail.com