{"647190":{"#nid":"647190","#data":{"type":"news","title":"$50,000 Endowment Celebrates 50 Years of Economics at Georgia Tech","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe School of Economics is pleased to announce a new way for\u0026nbsp;alumni\u0026nbsp;to give back.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Endowment Fund for Excellence in Economics (EEE) is a new initiative by the Board of Advisors for the School of Economics to celebrate\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/econ.gatech.edu\/news\/item\/643481\/georgia-tech-school-economics-celebrates-success-years-granting-degrees\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ethe 50th anniversary\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;of the\u0026nbsp;first\u0026nbsp;undergraduate\u0026nbsp;degrees awarded by the\u0026nbsp;School. Philip B. Cheaney, Phillip B. Jones, and William P. Thompson Jr. made history by earning the first economics degrees at Georgia Tech in 1971.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;Many things have changed for sure over the last 50 years at Tech, but after having had the good fortune of spending some time with our alumni, I realize one thing remains the same:\u0026nbsp;the camaraderie among our alumni and their love of Georgia Tech,\u0026quot; said School Chair Laura Taylor at the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/econ.gatech.edu\/news\/item\/645731\/ivan-allen-college-celebrates-distinguished-alumni\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E2021 Distinguished Alumni Awards,\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;where Cheaney, Jones, and Thompson were recognized.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENow, the School\u0026#39;s\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/econ.gatech.edu\/alumni\/board-of-advisors\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EBoard of Advisors\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;is commemorating the past by looking toward the future. The Board established the EEE with a $50,000 endowment and an additional $50,000 grant for one-to-one donation matches\u0026nbsp;until the amount it met. Reaching that match will bring the endowment total to $150,000!\u0026nbsp;To participate in this matching opportunity, go to Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/securelb.imodules.com\/s\/1481\/alumni\/17\/interior-wide.aspx?sid=1481\u0026amp;gid=2\u0026amp;pgid=9447\u0026amp;cid=1129\u0022\u003Eonline donation form\u003C\/a\u003E and then choose \u0026quot;other designation\u0026quot; and type \u0026quot;Endowment Fund for Excellence in Economics\u0026quot; in the space provided.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Endowment funds will support students, faculty, program enrichment, facilities and equipment, and other strategic priorities in the School of Economics. Past endowments directly helped deserving students by funding scholarships, research opportunities, and networking\u0026nbsp;events\u0026nbsp;such as\u0026nbsp;meet-and-greets and job fairs with alumni and employers.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;I am thrilled that there is a matching opportunity to amplify the impact of gifts to the Excellence fund and commemorate the 50th anniversary in a meaningful way,\u0026quot; says Board Chair Wendy H. McLeod,\u0026nbsp;INTA 1994, M.S. ECON 1996. \u0026quot;The tools and critical thinking skills I learned as a Georgia Tech Econ student continue to serve me\u0026nbsp;on a daily basis. The new Excellence fund will ensure\u0026nbsp;that\u0026nbsp;Econ students and faculty have the resources they need going forward.\u0026quot;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;We\u0026#39;re proud to support the students and faculty that make our program so special, now and in the future,\u0026quot; says Taylor. \u0026quot;Our priority is making sure our students have the tools and inspiration they need to learn, grow, experiment, and innovate, and this endowment will help us continue to reach that goal.\u0026quot;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELike every school in the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts, the School of Economics plays an integral role in shaping the students at Georgia Tech by providing a broader, human-focused perspective to their studies with a spotlight on real-world policy applications.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStudents and faculty are researching topics as varied as the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/econ.gatech.edu\/news\/item\/642178\/ivan-allen-college-researcher-shows-many-faced-economic-hardship-covid\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Escope of the economic hardship\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;triggered by the pandemic, the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/econ.gatech.edu\/news\/item\/644383\/economics-students-named-winners-graduate-paper-competition\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eeffects of air pollution\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;on labor force participation in India, the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/iac.gatech.edu\/news\/item\/622058\/georgia-tech-professor-conducting-economic-impact-study-state-bicycling-sector\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eeconomic benefits of bicycling\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;in Georgia, and the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/econ.gatech.edu\/news\/item\/640467\/georgia-tech-student-wins-inaugural-year-paper-award\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Einfluence of students\u0026#39; peer groups\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;on their cognitive development. Your donations help support this\u0026nbsp;work, and\u0026nbsp;giving now will double your impact until the $50,000 match is met.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/securelb.imodules.com\/s\/1481\/alumni\/17\/interior-wide.aspx?sid=1481\u0026amp;gid=2\u0026amp;pgid=9447\u0026amp;cid=1129\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGive today\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to support our students\u0026nbsp;and the rich legacy of the School of Economics. To begin, navigate to\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/securelb.imodules.com\/s\/1481\/alumni\/17\/interior-wide.aspx?sid=1481\u0026amp;gid=2\u0026amp;pgid=9447\u0026amp;cid=1129\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ethe online donation form\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and enter the amount you wish to give. Then,\u0026nbsp;choose\u0026nbsp;\u0026quot;other designation\u0026quot;\u0026nbsp;and type \u0026quot;Endowment Fund for Excellence in Economics\u0026quot; in the field below.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYour generosity helps us\u0026nbsp;\u003Cem\u003ECreate the Next\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026nbsp;at Georgia Tech and continue our mission to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. Thank you for your support!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003ELet\u0026#39;s connect! Follow us on\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/laura-taylor-502666188\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ELinkedIn\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/twitter.com\/gatechecon\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ETwitter\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/gatechecon\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EInstagram\u003C\/a\u003E, and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GaTechEcon\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EFacebook\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to keep up with our students, school news, and upcoming events.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EEndowment Fund for Excellence in Economics (EEE) is a new initiative by the Board of Advisors for the School of Economics to celebrate\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/econ.gatech.edu\/news\/item\/643481\/georgia-tech-school-economics-celebrates-success-years-granting-degrees\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ethe 50th anniversary\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;of the\u0026nbsp;first\u0026nbsp;undergraduate\u0026nbsp;degrees awarded by the\u0026nbsp;School.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Endowment Fund for Excellence in Economics (EEE) is a new initiative by the Board of Advisors for the School of Economics to celebrate\u00a0the 50th anniversary\u00a0of the\u00a0first\u00a0undergraduate\u00a0degrees awarded by the\u00a0School."}],"uid":"34600","created_gmt":"2021-05-05 18:16:26","changed_gmt":"2021-05-05 20:03:46","author":"mpearson34","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2021-04-30T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2021-04-30T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"647189":{"id":"647189","type":"image","title":"School of Economics Endowment","body":null,"created":"1620238468","gmt_created":"2021-05-05 18:14:28","changed":"1620238468","gmt_changed":"2021-05-05 18:14:28","alt":"\u0022 \u0022","file":{"fid":"245713","name":"econ endowment image.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/econ%20endowment%20image.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/econ%20endowment%20image.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":1391318,"path_740":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/econ%20endowment%20image.jpg?itok=YqbWlGQ0"}}},"media_ids":["647189"],"groups":[{"id":"1281","name":"Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts"}],"categories":[{"id":"134","name":"Student and Faculty"}],"keywords":[{"id":"167037","name":"school of economics"},{"id":"187710","name":"Endowment Fund for Excellence in Economics"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ESchool Chair Dr. Laura Taylor\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003Elaura.taylor@gatech.edu\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["di.minardi@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}