Minnesota Center for Diversity in Economics

Minnesota Center for Diversity in Economics The MCDE promotes and supports gender and racial diversity in economics at every stage of the

The Minnesota Center for Diversity in Economics (MCDE) exists to ensure that people of all backgrounds lead and influence economic research and decision-making.

04/03/2026

The Sadie Collective brings you a virtual masterclass on economic consulting with Bates White!

Hear from Bates White economists and consultants across levels about how they built their careers, what the work actually looks like, and what it takes to break in. Then see it in action through a live case walk-through.

Consulting-curious? You’ll want to be in this room.

🗓 April 20th, 2026

⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM

🔗 Register now: tinyurl.com/sadiecollective
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Hi St. Kate students & alums! There will be a Swiftynomics reading group + author event on Thursday, April 9th! The plan...
03/30/2026

Hi St. Kate students & alums!

There will be a Swiftynomics reading group + author event on Thursday, April 9th! The plan is to meet at 5:30 pm at Amazing Thailand for dinner and book discussion (MCDE will cover dinner) and then walk together to hear the author speak at Magers and Quinn Bookstore!

If you are interested, please scan the QR code and fill out the form!

Join MCDE & Econ Club for a bracelet making event in the Pulse on Tuesday, April 7th from 12 pm - 1 pm! Bring all your f...
03/30/2026

Join MCDE & Econ Club for a bracelet making event in the Pulse on Tuesday, April 7th from 12 pm - 1 pm! Bring all your friends and make matching bracelets and enjoy some Indian food for lunch! 💓

Register for the MEA Annual Conference on Friday, October 24th! This year’s theme is “Economics in the News.” 📰 For curr...
10/10/2025

Register for the MEA Annual Conference on Friday, October 24th! This year’s theme is “Economics in the News.” 📰

For current St. Kate’s students, the Econ Club and MCDE)will cover the registration cost. For the Econ Club/MCDE to cover the cost, please fill out this Google form (https://lnkd.in/e8zrRRqq)!

We encourage students to submit posters and bring them to the poster session to present. Submit your poster using this link (https://lnkd.in/eHkHixVk).

See you all there!

Join us this Friday, August 29th from 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM for our Welcome Back to the Econ Lab & Summer 2025 Debrief!
08/25/2025

Join us this Friday, August 29th from 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM for our Welcome Back to the Econ Lab & Summer 2025 Debrief!

We have 4 free tickets for a September Luncheon hosted by the Economis Club of Minnesota! Email klwest@stkate.edu by Sep...
08/14/2025

We have 4 free tickets for a September Luncheon hosted by the Economis Club of Minnesota!

Email [email protected] by September 18th to reserve a spot. First come first serve.

Come and hear all about trade and tariff tales!

Meet Ella, our next student spotlight! ⭐ As a senior studying Economics, Political Science, and Public Policy, Ella is s...
08/06/2025

Meet Ella, our next student spotlight! ⭐

As a senior studying Economics, Political Science, and Public Policy, Ella is spending her summer at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis diving into research on modular housing and affordability. 🏡

Take a closer look at the meaningful work she’s doing this summer!

Meet Samantha! One of our summer scholars this summer. ⭐ Samantha is a sophomore majoring in Quantitative Economics. She...
08/01/2025

Meet Samantha! One of our summer scholars this summer. ⭐

Samantha is a sophomore majoring in Quantitative Economics. She is spending her summer with the Welcoming the Dear Neighbor Economics Team, researching the history of racial covenants and segregation in Minnesota.

Meet Lillian, our next student spotlight of the summer! ⭐ Lillian is a senior majoring in Economics, Political Science, ...
07/23/2025

Meet Lillian, our next student spotlight of the summer! ⭐

Lillian is a senior majoring in Economics, Political Science, & Public Policy, who’s making an impact this summer as an intern at the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance. She plays a key role in building a stronger, more connected Cedar Rapids!

Get a glimpse into her internship experience!

Welcome to our new series highlighting what St. Kate’s students are up to this summer and the impactful work they’re doi...
07/14/2025

Welcome to our new series highlighting what St. Kate’s students are up to this summer and the impactful work they’re doing beyond the classroom! ⭐️

Meet Shauna, our first student spotlight of the summer!

Shauna is a senior at St. Kate’s majoring in Economics. This summer, she is interning at the , helping create the 2024 Minnesota Nonprofit Economy Report.

Learn more about her work below!

Wow, can’t believe it’s already time for Data Fest 2! 📊🏡 This semester flew by! Join us next week for Data Fest 2 on Wed...
04/23/2025

Wow, can’t believe it’s already time for Data Fest 2! 📊🏡 This semester flew by!

Join us next week for Data Fest 2 on Wednesday, April 30th from 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM in Fontbonne 210!

We will be having a taco bar with veggie options 🌮, limited edition mugs and stickers ☕️🐮, lots of interesting data work on racial covenants and impacts on various topics 🏘️💻, & fun activities 🎲!

No data experience? No problem! All students are welcome! Just bring your curiosity and a charged computer (R/Stata if you got it)!

Scan the QR code on the flyer or email MCDE to sign-up if you didn’t go to Data Fest 1 or have dietary restrictions/allergens.

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