https://the-hidden-curriculum.com/topics/graduate-training/Recent content in Graduate Training on The Hidden CurriculumHugo -- gohugo.ioen© 2026 The Hidden CurriculumTue, 16 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://the-hidden-curriculum.com/episodes/episode_54/Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://the-hidden-curriculum.com/episodes/episode_54/In this episode we talk with Matt Notowidigdo about negotiating. Matt is a Professor of Economics at Chicago Booth. He holds a BS in economics, a BS in computer engineering, a MEng in computer science, and a PhD in…https://the-hidden-curriculum.com/episodes/episode_52/Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://the-hidden-curriculum.com/episodes/episode_52/In this episode, we talk with Sandile Hlatshwayo about working in important institutions such as the Council of Economic Advisors and the International Monetary Fund. Dr. Sandile Hlatshwayo is an IMF economist who…https://the-hidden-curriculum.com/episodes/episode_51/Tue, 12 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://the-hidden-curriculum.com/episodes/episode_51/In this episode we talk with Jeremy Weber about applying statistical concepts and lessons into applying to the real world. Jeremy is a professor in the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public and…https://the-hidden-curriculum.com/episodes/episode_48/Wed, 04 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://the-hidden-curriculum.com/episodes/episode_48/In this episode, we talk with Samuel Mann about navigating academia as a queer individual/navigating queer research in economics. Sam is an Associate Economist at RAND Corporation. Previously, he was a Postdoctoral…https://the-hidden-curriculum.com/episodes/episode_44/Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://the-hidden-curriculum.com/episodes/episode_44/In this episode, we talk with Joe Benitez on working in specialized departments. Joe is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Management & Policy at the University of Kentucky College of Public Health . His…https://the-hidden-curriculum.com/episodes/episode_43/Thu, 04 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://the-hidden-curriculum.com/episodes/episode_43/This week we (@ajhollingsworth) talk with Andrew Friedson on how to get a book published. Andrew is a research director at the Milken Institute. Previously he was an associate professor on economics at UC Denver. He…https://the-hidden-curriculum.com/episodes/episode_42/Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://the-hidden-curriculum.com/episodes/episode_42/This week we have a special episode! We invite a couple of job market candidates to give us their pitch and we have a panel of judges identifying the great things about each pitch and broad lessons for everyone who is…https://the-hidden-curriculum.com/episodes/episode_33/Tue, 22 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://the-hidden-curriculum.com/episodes/episode_33/In this episode we talk with Price Fishback about admission to economics PhD programs. Price Fishback is the Thomas R. Brown Professor of Economics at the University of Arizona. His primary research interest is the…https://the-hidden-curriculum.com/episodes/episode_31/Tue, 21 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000https://the-hidden-curriculum.com/episodes/episode_31/In this episode we talk with Christine Strong about the graduate student immigrant experience. Christine is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the Strome School of Business at Old Dominion University. She holds a…https://the-hidden-curriculum.com/episodes/episode_29/Tue, 07 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000https://the-hidden-curriculum.com/episodes/episode_29/In this episode we talk with Allison Luedtke (LID-kee) about procuring a job at a liberal arts position. Allison is an assistant professor of economics at St. Olaf College. Her research focuses on the macroeconomic…https://the-hidden-curriculum.com/episodes/episode_23/Tue, 29 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000https://the-hidden-curriculum.com/episodes/episode_23/In this episode we talk with Monica Aswani on the story of how she found a dissertation topic. Dr. Monica Aswani is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Services Administration at the University of Alabama…https://the-hidden-curriculum.com/episodes/episode_22/Wed, 16 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000https://the-hidden-curriculum.com/episodes/episode_22/This week we talk with Ivan Rudik and a document he has been using in order to respond to referee reports. Ivan is the Ruth and William Morgan Assistant Professor of Applied Economics and Management at Cornell…https://the-hidden-curriculum.com/episodes/episode_18/Tue, 23 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000https://the-hidden-curriculum.com/episodes/episode_18/In this episode we talk with Trevon Logan about his workflow and mentoring tips. Trevon is the Hazel C. Youngberg Distinguished Professor of Economics and Dean at Ohio State University…https://the-hidden-curriculum.com/episodes/episode_17/Tue, 16 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000https://the-hidden-curriculum.com/episodes/episode_17/This week we talk with Jevay Grooms . Jevay is an Assistant Professor with the Department of Economics at Howard University. She is an applied microeconomist with research areas of interests that lie at the intersection…https://the-hidden-curriculum.com/episodes/episode_16/Tue, 09 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000https://the-hidden-curriculum.com/episodes/episode_16/In this episode we talk with Delegate Sally Hudson about her transition out of academia into public service. Sally is labor economist who studies recruiting and retention in the public sector. In addition to being a…https://the-hidden-curriculum.com/episodes/episode_15/Tue, 05 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000https://the-hidden-curriculum.com/episodes/episode_15/In this episode we talk about how to deal with co-authors as a junior person, how to divvy up labor and setting expectations. This topic was brought to us by Ebehi Iyoha . Ebehi is a PhD student in Economics at…https://the-hidden-curriculum.com/episodes/episode_14/Thu, 24 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://the-hidden-curriculum.com/episodes/episode_14/In this episode, we talk with Trang Hoang about preparing for video interviews and presentations. Trang is a Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Economics at Vanderbilt University. She was an International Economics…https://the-hidden-curriculum.com/episodes/episode_13/Wed, 16 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://the-hidden-curriculum.com/episodes/episode_13/In this episode we talk with Marianne Bitler on general tips to keep in mind while in graduate school. Marianne Bitler is a Professor of Economics at UC Davis. She is an applied microeconomist whose line of work lies…https://the-hidden-curriculum.com/episodes/episode_10/Wed, 04 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://the-hidden-curriculum.com/episodes/episode_10/On this episode we talk with John Cawley on tips to prepare students for the job market. This episode is directed for people who are getting started with advising PhD Students. John talks about his process, and the…https://the-hidden-curriculum.com/episodes/episode_9/Thu, 22 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://the-hidden-curriculum.com/episodes/episode_9/This week we talk with Melissa Spencer about handling multiple projects. Melissa is a PhD student in Economics at the University of Virginia. She is a job market candidate this year! Melissa’s research focuses on…https://the-hidden-curriculum.com/episodes/episode_8/Tue, 06 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://the-hidden-curriculum.com/episodes/episode_8/This week we talk with Anne Burton . Anne Burton is a Economics PhD student (and job market candidate for 2020!) at Cornell University. Her research is primarily concerned with the social welfare implications of risky…https://the-hidden-curriculum.com/episodes/episode_6/Wed, 16 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://the-hidden-curriculum.com/episodes/episode_6/This week Alex and Sebastian talk with Kelli Marquardt , a PhD Student at University of Arizona. We talk with Kelli about how to approach people from outside your discipline and similar practices. Kelli is a health…https://the-hidden-curriculum.com/episodes/episode_5/Thu, 10 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://the-hidden-curriculum.com/episodes/episode_5/This week we talk with Chase Eck. Chase, is a PhD Student at the University of Arizona. His research interests include the optimal design of transfer programs and the effects of occupational licensing in medicine. We…