Women in Economics
Mission Statement:
Women in Economics aims to generate an atmosphere of positive support and mentorship
for female graduate students in the economics profession. By bringing female economist
speakers to speak to our group, organizing social and academic events, providing mentorship
and interpersonal support, group members are able to increase their probability of
success and advancement in the economics profession.
History:
In 2009, Dr. Florence Neymotin, Assistant Professor of Economics, was approached by
several young and ambitious female graduate students in economics at Kansas State
University who were eager to learn about their place as women in the field of economics.
Sadly, there was not yet an organization on campus (and few such organizations nationwide)
which allowed these women to meet and discuss their opinions, role-models, and create
opportunities for advancement in the profession. For this reason, Dr. Neymotin got
together this group of women and began having sessions that year, bringing in both
outside speakers and having departmental speakers discuss their experiences as female
economists. In addition, the women got together to talk about their struggles and
successes and discussed ways in which they could provide support for one another and
find available resources for advancement both at K-State and at large. Much to everyone’s
excitement, the group flourished and developed, gaining interest and foundling support
as well as verging into a range of other exciting and new activities for the group.
In April of 2010 the group was officially initiated as a club at K-State with Dr.
Neymotin as the club advisor, Jenny Wu as Student President, Yuting Li as Vice President/Treasurer
and Yunyun Lv as Secretary. This group currently works together to plan events for
the women and create an atmosphere of advancement and success necessary for this group.
To find out more about activities currently planned and previously in session for
the group, please navigate the toolbars on the top of this webpage.