About the Program
The Expanding Diversity in Economics Summer Institute (EDE) is a University of Chicago program hosted by the Becker Friedman Institute for Economics (BFI) designed to identify and support talented undergraduate students from a broad range of backgrounds interested in the study of economics. Our goal is to diversify the pool of students majoring in economics, who may go on to a graduate program of study, or a career drawing on this important skill set.
Watch the EDE Highlights Video
This video highlights the importance of diversity in economics and recaps the first two cohorts of the program.
Sign up to Attend 2022-23 Information Sessions
Interested in learning more about EDE and the application process? Virtual information sessions with the EDE team will be offered throughout the fall and winter 2022-2023.
Information Session Dates
- September 30, 2:00 PM CT
- October 19, 2:00 PM CT
- November 7, 2:00 PM CT
- November 28, 2:00 PM CT
- January 17, 2:00 CT
- February 13, 2:00 CT
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2022 EDE Cohort
Through a holistic review process, 43 participants were selected for the 2022 cohort, coming from 30 US-based institutions in 17 states. For three weeks in the summer of 2022, the group received instruction, guest visits, and exposure to research from over 20 UChicago scholars and special guests.
With support from our partners:
Contact
Please contact Quentin Johnson, BFI’s Director of Diversity and Inclusion Programs, and Maia Rabenold, EDE Program Coordinator, at summerecon@uchicago.edu with additional questions about the EDE program.
If you are interested in supporting EDE, please contact Erin Adcock, BFI’s director of development, at eadcock@uchicago.edu.