Upcoming Events

Current News and Events

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• Reflections, Musings, and Advice from a 2019 Economics Graduate

  March 2, 2021, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

  Location: Atlanta, GA

  Ayo Aladesanmi is a research economist & planning associate with the Atlanta Regional Commission in Atlanta, Georgia, and a National Hometown Fellow in the inaugural cohort of the Lead for America fellowship program.

• Trade, Technology and Agricultural Productivity

  March 3, 2021, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

  Location: Atlanta, GA

  FREIT (Forum for Research in Empirical International Trade) and the School of Economics are hosting a new online-only seminar series forum for international trade economists conducted via Zoom.

• Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts Purpose and Potential Speaker Series: Georgia Tech Research Leaders

  March 4, 2021, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

  Location: Atlanta, GA

  Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts Purpose and Potential Speaker Series Hosted by the IAC Strategic Planning Committee and Office of the Dean

• Medical Pricing Transparency with Professor Danny Hughes

  March 4, 2021, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

  Location: Atlanta, GA

  Ever wonder why it is difficult-to-impossible to find out what a medical procedure will cost? We will briefly discuss the history of medical pricing and provider reimbursements.

• Import Competition, Labour Market Regulation, and Firm Outsourcing

  March 10, 2021, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

  Location: Atlanta, GA

  FREIT (Forum for Research in Empirical International Trade) and the School of Economics are hosting a new online-only seminar series forum for international trade economists conducted via Zoom.

• A Conversation with Dean Kaye Husbands Fealing (hosted by the School of Economics)

  

  March 10, 2021, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

  Location: Atlanta, GA

  To commemorate this milestone, we will be hosting our Distinguished Speaker Series and this conversation will feature Dean Kaye Husbands Fealing!

• Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts Purpose and Potential Speaker Series: Undergraduate and Graduate Students

  March 11, 2021, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

  Location: Atlanta, GA

  Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts Purpose and Potential Speaker Series Hosted by the IAC Strategic Planning Committee and Office of the Dean

• 2021 Ivan Allen Jr. Prize for Social Courage

  

  March 15, 2021, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

  Location: Online

  Georgia Tech is proud to honor the legacy of a great alumnus and civic leader, former Atlanta Mayor Ivan Allen Jr. The Ivan Allen Jr. Prize for Social Courage shines a light on those around the world who bravely act to improve the human condition.

• International Trade Policy: Who Pays the Tariffs?

  March 16, 2021, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

  Location: Atlanta, GA

  Take a stroll down supply and demand memory lane to examine who paid the tariffs the U.S. imposed on China. Professor Besedes will also discuss other trade policies if time allows.

• Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts Purpose and Potential Speaker Series: Community Outreach & Partnerships

  March 18, 2021, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

  Location: Atlanta, GA

  Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts Purpose and Potential Speaker Series Hosted by the IAC Strategic Planning Committee and Office of the Dean

• I Don't Sell Insurance - My Journey at Allstate

  

  March 18, 2021, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

  Location: Atlanta, GA

  Matthew Miller graduated from Georgia Tech in May of 2008 with a B.S. in Economics and now serves as the Director of Finance: Agency Economics for Allstate.

• Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts Distinguished Alumni Awards

  March 23, 2021, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

  Location: Virtual tba

  The Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts will hold their virtual 2021 Distinguished Alumni Awards events on March 23, 2021 beginning at 5:30p.m. (EST)

• Is a Degree in Economics a Good Investment?

  

  March 30, 2021, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

  Location: Atlanta, GA

  Anthony Schmitz is a Portfolio Manager in Investment Strategy & Risk at CalSTRS, the largest educator-only pension fund in the US. He will be discussing the benefits of achieving your degree in economics.

• Contracting Frictions in Global Sourcing: Implications for Welfare

  March 31, 2021, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

  Location: Atlanta, GA

  FREIT (Forum for Research in Empirical International Trade) and the School of Economics are hosting a new online-only seminar series forum for international trade economists conducted via Zoom.

• Navigating Corporate Challenges through Networking

  April 1, 2021, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

  Location: Atlanta, GA

  Maxim will be discussing his why he decided to pursue his M.S. in Economics at Georgia Tech and how it has helped him with his career, growth, and future goals.

• Student Honors Celebration 2021: Time TBA

  

  April 6, 2021, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

  Location: Online

  The 2021 Student Honors Celebration recognizes students who have achieved academic and scholastic excellence in their programs of study at Georgia Tech.

• When the Whistle Blows

  

  April 7, 2021, 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm

  Location: Harrison Square

  Held near the conclusion of spring semester in the shadow of the Tech Tower, the simple ceremony combines Tech’s richest and oldest traditions to create a solemn tribute.

• A Conversation with Nobel Laureate Esther Duflo (hosted by the School of Economics)

  

  April 8, 2021, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

  Location: Atlanta, GA

  Encouraging Social Distancing during Covid:  Evidence from Randomized Trials in Disadvantaged Communities

• Faculty and Staff Honors Celebration 2021: Time TBA

  

  April 15, 2021, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

  Location: Online

  The Faculty and Staff Honors recognizes those who have received accolades and awards throughout the previous academic year.

• Regulation & Government Intervention in Markets with Dr. Matthew Oliver

  April 20, 2021, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

  Location: Atlanta, GA

  We will explain why such failures of markets to achieve efficiency justifies regulation and government intervention, even in a free market economy.

• President's Graduation Celebration

  

  May 6, 2021, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

  Location: Tech Green

  Graduates are invited to create one last Tech memory at the President’s Graduation Celebration on Thursday, May 6, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Tech Green.

• Spring Commencement: Ph.D. Ceremony

  

  May 7, 2021, 9:00 am - 10:30 am

  Location: Bobby Dodd Stadium

  Congratulations to our 2021 graduates! Family and guests are welcome to celebrate your accomplishments at Georgia Tech's Commencement on May 7 and 8, 2021.

• Spring Commencement: Master's Ceremony

  

  May 7, 2021, 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

  Location: Atlanta, GA

  Congratulations to our 2021 graduates! Family and guests are welcome to celebrate your accomplishments at Georgia Tech's Commencement on May 7 and 8, 2021.

• Spring Commencemnt: Bachelor's Ceremony

  

  May 8, 2021, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

  Location: Bobby Dodd Stadium

  Congratulations to our 2021 graduates! Family and guests are welcome to celebrate your accomplishments at Georgia Tech's Commencement on May 7 and 8, 2021.

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