AG ECON Graduate Student SPOTLIGHTS
Asif Khan
From Bangladesh to Purdue – Pioneering Research in Behavioral Economics
“Persistence and out-of-the-box thinking are the two key elements of success in any form of research. There is a lot of scope for collaboration in behavioral economics with psychologists, sociologists and policymakers—key insights can be gained from a multidisciplinary approach. Rigorous experimental design that incorporates ethical considerations and contextual nuances is also important. In the current age of AI, it is critical to leverage data-driven techniques to validate the theory.”
Lorenzo Alegria
A Journey of Resilience and Rediscovery
“Make sure you’re not defaulting to a graduate degree; you shouldn’t be indifferent about attending. You may earn the degree and perform admirably in the end, but you won’t enjoy your time, and I believe enjoyment is what this is all about. If that means getting a job after undergrad and then returning for a graduate degree, then I think that’s fine. Don’t feel like you need to continue studying just because you don’t know what else you’ll do.”
Koustuv Saha
From Kolkata to Purdue: a Journey to Uncover Gender Inequities in Agriculture
“Agricultural economics offers diverse research opportunities. It’s helpful to find a topic that genuinely interests and motivates you. A Ph.D. can be long and challenging, but having a passion for your research topic makes the journey much more fulfilling.”
Dewey J. Robertson
Connecting Local Agriculture to Global Trade
“Look at the work put out by people in our department/field. Agricultural economics is a large field with many interesting and impactful subfields. Most people are interested and motivated to work on issues they don’t realize are part of our field of study.”
Emma Donnelly
DIVERSE ACADEMIC JOURNEY EQUIPS PURDUE PH.D. STUDENT TO INFLUENCE POLICY MAKERS
Rachel Zhang
Connections, Referrals, Endorsements. Student harnesses the power of LinkedIn to land an internship with Zillow
Nina Jovanovic
A LITTLE LUCK, A COMPETITIVE SCHOLARSHIP, AND A SOLID RECOMMENDATION, LED SERBIAN NATIVE TO STUDY AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AT PURDUE
Diamilatou Kane
Diamilatou Kane is conducting field research to better understand food safety and consumer behavior in Senegal
Rebekah Olukayode
Nationwide Insurance internship gives Purdue student wealth of valuable insights
Gloria Lenfestey
GRADUATE STUDENT TRAVELS ABROAD TO EXPLORE AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES AND POLICY
Alejandra Armesto Gómez
Graduate researcher finds her perfect fit in the North Central Regional Center for Rural Development
Hari Regmi
A UNIQUE JOURNEY, GRADUATE STUDENT STAYS DEDICATED TO HIS GOALS
Emily Forsythe
Estimating the value of natural and environmental resources
Lauren Benavidez
INTEREST IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE RESEARCH LEADS GRADUATE STUDENT TO PURDUE’S CENTER FOR GLOBAL TRADE ANALYSIS
Margaret Lippsmeyer
PURDUE STUDENT EAGER TO MAKE AN IMPACT IN AGRICULTURE
Eugene Kwaku Mawutor Nuworsu
Opportunity to research the food industry and consumer behavior attracts student to Purdue’s Agricultural Economics Ph.D. program
Victoria Dell
ASSISTANTSHIP PROVIDES GRADUATE STUDENT WITH NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES AND ‘BEHIND THE SCENES’ LOOK AT COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION
Chad Fiechter
DESIRE FOR ADVANCED EDUCATION IN AGRICULTURAL FINANCE LEADS ALUMNUS (AND INCOMING FACULTY MEMBER) BACK TO PURDUE
Yizhou Hua
SEEKING BROAD, RIGOROUS TRAINING IN AGRICULTURE LED STUDENT TO DISCOVER OPPORTUNITIES AT PURDUE
Maria Berikou
CAREER PROFESSIONAL TAKES LEAP ACROSS THE ATLANTIC TO STUDY AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
MARIA'S STORY
Alex Robinson
CAPITALIZING ON OPPORTUNITIES TO INTERACT WITH PROFESSIONALS ACROSS AGRICULTURE
Alecia Evans
Rebellious and passionate, Alecia Evans paved her own path to studying agricultural economics
Fei Qin
Field experiments and visiting scholar opportunity stirs student's interest in studying agricultural economics
Mati Mohammadi
Assistantship opens a window of opportunities for agribusiness student
Mario Ortez
Mario’s bond with agriculture was rooted at birth; his passion for agribusiness is cultivating his future
Hailey Utech
Analytically driven, Hailey Utech is being challenged to look at data differently.
Pedro Antonio Díaz Cachay
Deferred enrollment gives graduate student extra time to help his own students improve their English language skills
Megan Hughes
Motivated and involved, AAEA GSS chair-elect Megan Hughes discusses many opportunities available in Ag Econ
Manuel Jimenez
A research focus on maritime shipping gives Manuel a unique perspective into recent supply chain disruptions.
