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Thank you for your interest in applying to the Agricultural and Applied Economics department at UW-Madison. Our department offers a variety of study opportunities for graduates and undergraduates, focused on four research areas: international development economics, economics of agriculture, environmental and resource economics and community development economics. Undergraduate admissions information is available here . The information below is for prospective graduate students. If you have questions, please contact our Graduate Program Manager  for graduate admissions.

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Application Requirements

• Online application
• Statement of purpose Summarize educational goals, past experiences relevant to future study, and career plans. Include details about your specific research interests. Information about educational background, publications or other relevant details should be included. Use pdf format to upload to the online application.

Solicit detailed letters from persons who are able to judge your qualifications for graduate work in this field. Most useful are letters from faculty who have taught you in one or more classes. In the application, you will supply their email addresses, and the Graduate School will send them instructions on how to upload their letters.

You will be asked to upload unofficial transcripts or copies of official transcripts into the online application. The Graduate School will request official transcripts if you are admitted to the department.

International academic records must be in the original language accompanied by an official English translation.

GRE scores are required and must be from within the previous 5 years. For score reporting, use the UW-Madison institution code of 1846. No department code necessary. GMAT scores are not accepted in lieu of GRE.

• English proficiency for international students . International degree-seeking applicants must prove English proficiency. See the  Graduate School requirements  for more information.
• Writing sample – optional
• Application fee

Cost of Study and Financial Aid

Tuition and fees

Costs of graduate study

Funding information for international students

All Ph.D. applicants who wish to be considered for a fellowship must submit all application materials by December 15 . The Admissions Committee will review all applications received by this deadline and nominate students to the appropriate committees for review. Fellowship recipients are notified in mid to late February and have until April 15 to accept offers.

To be considered for other departmental funding, applications must be received by January 15 . Outstanding applicants to the graduate program are considered for full funding in the form of stipends, tuition remission and health insurance associated with teaching and research assistantships or fellowships. No special application is required. We seek a good match between the applicant’s research interests and the projects being carried out in the department.

Selected admitted applicants will receive funding offers starting in March. We regret that we cannot make offers to all admitted applicants, but it is sometimes possible a second round of offers are made after the mid-April deadline for acceptance adhered to by all major U.S. graduate programs.

Research Assistantships

Many students are supported through research assistantships, awarded in the department or in other related units. Research assistants work under the supervision of a faculty member on research related to their areas of interest. For students entering the program, research assistant awards are determined by the Graduate Committee at the same time admission decisions are made. Students who have been recommended for financial assistance will have their files reviewed by faculty who have funding available. Therefore, it is not necessary to contact individual faculty about funding opportunities.  The assistantships provide a stipend , tuition remission and health insurance coverage. Students pay student fees.

The Graduate Committee seeks to continue supporting those students who are making satisfactory progress in their studies. So, while it is not usually possible for the committee to make multi-year funding guarantees to incoming students, the presumption is that those students will continue to receive financial support.

Teaching Assistantships

The department seeks to provide a structured teaching experience for all students expecting to go on the academic job market.  Several year- or semester-long teaching assistantships are awarded each year.

Fellowships

The department’s Ph.D. applicants have competed well for university-wide fellowships, awarded to outstanding students from the U.S. or abroad. The Graduate Committee screens all files completed by the December deadline and selects several candidates for nomination. No special application form is required.

The department also offers a  graduate fellowship established in honor of Prof. Willard F. “Fritz” Mueller.  This fellowship honors the legacy of path-breaking contributions by Prof. Mueller and his colleagues in the areas of industrial organization, food systems research and economic policy. It provides a full stipend, tuition waiver and health insurance for the first year of study. Applicants to the AAE graduate program should specify their interest in being considered for the fellowship; there is no special application form.

Other UW funding opportunities

Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships .  Support the study of more than 60 modern foreign languages and provide a full stipend, tuition remission and health insurance.  U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible.  A separate application to the relevant area studies program is required; the deadline is in early February.

Science and Medicine Graduate Research Scholars Program  strives to enhance the experiences of underrepresented graduate students in the College of Agricultural Sciences and the School of Medicine and Public Health. SciMed GRS coordinates professional development opportunities and community gatherings of graduate scholars.  Applicants may be eligible for Advanced Opportunity Fellowships administered through this program.

Ph.D. Admissions Information

Course prerequisites

• Intermediate level microeconomics and macroeconomics
• Two semesters of calculus (including differential and integral)
• Linear algebra
• One additional semester of advanced mathematical analysis

Number of credits of taught courses (excluding research credits): 42

Average time to degree : 5 years

Ph.D. Admissions Timeline

Early November: Take the Graduate Record Exam

December 15: Fellowships deadline

January 15: All other applications due

February: Fellowships recipients notified

Early March: Admissions and financial aid offers announced

April 15: Final day to accept fellowships and financial aid offers

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Frequently Asked Questions

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PHD Program FAQs

QUESTIONS ABOUT APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Q  The on-line status check shows that you have not received my uploads of transcripts, CV or other uploads even though I sent them days ago. Why?

A  All updates are done manually so there can be a delay. You can check your application to see if your materials are uploaded. Do not send any official transcripts unless you are accepted to the program. If accepted, you will send transcripts directly to the Graduate School, 217 Bascom Hall, 500 Lincoln Avenue, Madison, WI 53706. The graduate school must receive them before you begin the program.

Q  I can’t get my fall grades on a transcript by December 15.  Will I still be considered for a fellowship?

A  Yes. Please upload an unofficial transcript by December 15 and another one with grades by January 15.

Q  Is there a minimum grade point average or test score required for admission?

A   The Graduate School requires an undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or the equivalent for admission. There is no cutoff for GRE scores. Below are average scores for accepted candidates. All application materials are taken into consideration when making admission decisions.

Average GPA:      3.8

Average GRE V:   155/69%

Average GRE Q: 166/91%

Average TOEFL: 100

Q  What are the institution and department codes I should give to ETS so that my GRE or TOEFL scores will come to you?

A  The institution code for UW-Madison is 1846. You do not need to list a code for agricultural economics. Our Graduate School will obtain scores electronically and load them into an applicant database accessible by any department.

Q I am an international student with a Master’s degree from a U.S. university. Do I need to submit the TOEFL score?

A No. Your U.S. studies exempt you from this requirement. Generally, if you have studied in an institution in which English is the language of instruction, for two years, you do not have to take an English Language examination.

Q  Is there a form for letters of recommendation?

A No special form is required. Recommendation writers should follow emailed instructions for electronically submitting letters.

Q  Is there a separate application form for students wishing to be considered for fellowships and assistantships?

A  No. We review all applications which are complete by the December 15 and January 15 deadlines for financial aid. December 15 is the priority deadline. Those applications will be considered first for funding.

Q  I cannot remember the titles of my math and economics textbooks needed for the course inventory form you require. What should I do?

A  Try to recall the author’s name or give us some indication of the level at which the course was being taught (introductory, intermediate, advanced).

Q  Do you admit students for the spring semester?

A No. Courses are sequenced such that students entering in the spring would lose a semester or two. Also, financial aid decisions are made in February for the cohort of students entering in the fall.

Q  Can I apply to both the departments of Agricultural and Applied Economics and Economics? What is needed to do so?

A Yes. You can submit up to three applications with one application fee.

Q  I can’t afford the application fee – can I apply for a fee waiver?

A  There are no fee waivers at this time.

Q Can I apply to the Ph.D. program with only a bachelor’s degree?

A Yes. Students who do not have a Master’s degree will take Master’s-level courses in their first year, followed by Ph.D. level courses in the second year.

Questions about Academics

Q What is the pass rate for your microeconomics theory preliminary exam?

A The average pass rate has been around 90% over the past decade or so. Currently, students who get grades of B or better in the Ph.D. level microeconomics theory courses can elect not to sit for the prelim exam.

Q  I’m not yet certain if I want a Ph.D. If I apply to the Master’s program, can I later apply to go on for a Ph.D.?

A  Yes. You can apply at the end of your first year of study, though Master’s students are not considered for financial aid.

Q  How is your program ranked?

A  There are many rankings, with Wisconsin consistently placing in the top five to ten programs nationally.

QUESTIONS ABOUT ADMISSION AND FINANCIAL AID

Q  I am an international student and cannot attend your university without receiving full financial support. Can you tell me how many international students you fund?

A We understand that many international students need full support in order to meet the financial requirements of the university. About half of the entering cohort each year are international students who have received funding from the department.

Q  Should I contact individual faculty to speak with them about my research interests in order to be considered for funding?

A No. Faculty wishing to fund a new graduate student are given files of appropriate candidates to review. Therefore, it is important for students to be specific about their research interests in their statement of purpose.

Q  What is your acceptance rate?

A   Each year we receive about 170 applications. Of those, we admit 35-40 and we offer funding to 7-13. We don’t have a set cohort size.

Q  What is the size of your entering class?

A  In the past couple years about 9-11 for the PhD program. There are currently about 60 PhD students and 25 MS AAE students.

Q  When will I hear from the admissions committee about my application or financial aid?

A Admissions decisions for the PhD program are made after all files are reviewed in February. Funding decisions are also made at that time, but some applicants may receive financial aid offers later in the spring as new sources of funding become available.

We welcome you to come visit the department. Any prospective students who would like to arrange an on-campus visit should contact the Graduate Program Coordinator at least two weeks before coming. We will arrange meetings with students and faculty, to help you learn as much as you can about our programs.

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Consumer behavior & family economics, phd.

This is a multidisciplinary degree that develops scholars who can apply social science theories to the study of household and consumer interactions within the marketplace and the public sector.

The PhD program in Human Ecology: Consumer Behavior and Family Economics (CBFE) develops scholars able to apply social science theories to understanding household and consumer interactions within the marketplace and the public sector. Students undertake research on consumer decision-making affecting the social and economic well-being of individuals and families. This is a multi-disciplinary degree program. The goal of this program is to prepare students for the following types of job placements:

• Tenure-track academic faculty positions, primarily in other schools of human ecology, consumer science or related units
• Research administration positions in government, non-tenure academic units, nonprofit organizations, think tanks and related entities
• Applied consumer research in the public and private sector, including market research, policy research and consulting.

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Judi Bartfeld Professor of Consumer Science | Division of Extension Faculty Liaison

Megan Doherty Bea Assistant Professor of Consumer Science

J. Michael Collins Fetzer Family Chair in Consumer and Personal Finance | Professor of Consumer Science

Katie Fitzpatrick Associate Professor of Consumer Science

Melody Harvey Assistant Professor of Consumer Science

Gisella Kagy Assistant Professor of Consumer Science

David J. Pate Jr. Visiting Associate Professor of Consumer Science, Human Development & Family Studies

Cliff Robb Lorna Jorgenson Wendt Professor in Money, Relationships & Equality (MORE) | Department Chair and Professor of Consumer Science

Nancy Wong Kohl's Chair in Retail Innovation | Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs | Professor of Consumer Science

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Economics: Graduate Foundations MS

Master of science in economics.

With an emphasis on econometrics, a master’s degree in economics from UW–Madison prepares you for a high-level professional career or PhD program.

Is this program right for you?

The UW–Madison Department of Economics created the accelerated master’s degree program in economics to serve students who fall into three categories: those whose undergraduate major was not economics but who have since become interested in the field; those considering a PhD in economics who want preparation as well as access to programs and credentials; and those seeking valuable employment credentials but who may not be well-suited to an economics PhD.

The UW–Madison Department of Economics is renowned for our expertise in econometrics. We put far greater emphases than do other schools on providing you with a strong foundation in econometrics—the skills you will most commonly use in the job market or as a PhD student. You will also acquire a deep understanding of economics, analytical thinking, and statistical analysis.

Most of our students complete their master’s in economics in four semesters. You take seven courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics, and select three elective courses based on your academic or career goals. Our students are not required to complete a thesis project.

Whether you head directly into the workforce or go on to pursue a PhD, UW–Madison equips you with the sophisticated theoretical and quantitative skills you need to succeed as an economist.

Admissions requirements

All applicants must:

• Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or its equivalent.
• Have completed college-level economics (minimum courses in introductory microeconomics, introductory macroeconomics, and intermediate microeconomics) and three semesters of calculus and linear algebra.
• Non-native English speakers must have a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 92 (internet version) or better.

Ideal applicants will have completed the following undergraduate coursework:

• One semester of introductory microeconomics
• One semester of introductory macroeconomics
• One semester of intermediate microeconomics
• Total of three semesters of calculus and linear algebra

Application materials required:

• Online application
• Statement of purpose
• Transcripts
• Three letters of recommendation
• Writing sample
• Math preparation form ( PDF or Word version)

Program highlights

• Our master’s program is industry-focused and accelerated, so you earn your degree in just two years.
• The UW–Madison Department of Economics is renowned for our expertise in econometrics. We put far greater emphases than do other schools on providing you with a strong foundation in econometrics—the skill you will most commonly use in the job market.
• No thesis required! You focus on gaining professional skills, not writing a research paper.

How you'll learn

• Four semesters (fall and spring) of full-time study on campus to earn your degree.
• Move through the program with a cohort of students.
• Complete your courses in a precise sequence, and select the electives that suit your professional goals.

Sample curriculum

Fall semester.

• Mathematical Economics
• Microeconomics I
• Econometrics I

Spring Semester

• Macroeconomics I
• Econometrics II
• Microeconomics II
• Applied Econometrics
• Advanced electives or PhD-level courses

Advanced Electives Include

• International Trade Policy
• Economic Forecasting
• Markets with Frictions
• Behavioral Economics
• Economics of Growth
• Intro to Dynamic Economics
• Game Theory & Economic Analysis
• Economics of Education
• Economics of Health Care
• Mathematical Economics II
• Population Economics
• Advanced International Trade
• Issues-International Finance
• Macroeconomic Policy

Ready to learn more about Economics: Graduate Foundations MS? View the UW-Madison Guide

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I am a Professor of Economics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a research associate at the NBER .

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Department of Economics, University of Wisconsin-Madison

1180 Observatory Dr,  Madison, WI 53706

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 608- 262-7927

Office hours: Tuesdays 8:30am to 10am

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Doctoral Program

The Economics Department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is hosting an information session for prospective PhD students on October 20, and we kindly ask that you share this information with your students. Here is the  linked flyer  to share as well.

Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with faculty, current students and staff who will share on the following topics: potential research opportunities for PhD economists, how the economics department and campus support student success, and a Q&A with faculty and students.

Economics PhD Opportunities Program

Date : October 20, 2020

Time : 12:15pm – 1:45pm central

Register at :  www.go.wisc.edu/gtya58

If you or students have questions about the event, please contact Becca George,  [email protected] .

For Fall 2021 admissions, we are currently accepting applications. We hope this event encourages students to consider UW-Madison more closely and to apply to our economics doctoral program. For more details about our program,  visit our website . Here is the link to the Graduate School application as well:  https://apply.grad.wisc.edu .

Lois Miller

Welcome! I am a PhD Candidate in Economics at the University of Wisconsin - Madison and a 2023 National Academy of Education/Spencer Dissertation Fellow.   

This fall, I will join the University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business as an Assistant Professor of Economics.

I am an applied microeconomist with interests in labor economics, public economics, and the economics of education. I mostly research topics in higher education, with a focus on how access to, and resources within, postsecondary education can affect inequality and social mobility.   Before coming to Madison, I received my BA in Mathematics from DePauw University. 

Download my CV here .

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: @Lois_Miller , Bluesky: @loismiller.bsky.social

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Real Estate & Urban Land Economics

About the program.

The Wisconsin PhD Program in real estate and urban land economics prepares individuals for academic careers in research universities and research careers in industry and government agencies.

The program is academically rigorous, highly quantitative, providing a solid foundation in financial and economic theory and advanced empirical methodologies. In addition, through a customized program of elective courses and dissertation research, students will specialize in a particular area of real estate economics and finance.

Core areas of research

Student research is supported by faculty in the following core areas:

• Urban economics
• Affordable housing and policy analysis
• Real estate finance and investment
• Securitization and real estate capital markets
• Investment of commercial property
• Household finance
• Environmental economics and sustainable development
• International real estate markets

Our faculty members contribute to significant advancements in the field, as evidenced by our recently published journal articles .

Academic Requirements

All students must meet the general PhD requirements of both the UW–Madison Graduate School and the Wisconsin School of Business. Ideal candidates for our program have the following background:

• Introductory coursework in microeconomics and macroeconomics
• Three semesters of calculus, two semesters or mathematical statistics, one semester of linear algebra, and one semester of real analysis*

*Applicants who have not taken a course in real analysis are strongly encouraged to take Analysis I in the mathematics department at UW–Madison no later than the fall semester of the second year.

Program Coursework

Students will complete the following courses:

Advanced Real Estate Finance

Advanced Urban Land Economics

Theory of Finance I & II

Economic Statistics and Econometrics I & II

Economic Theory–Microeconomics Sequence I & II

Economic Theory–Macroeconomics Sequence I or II Seminars

• Students are set to gain familiarity with the academic real estate community in general and academic research in particular.
• By the end of summer, year 1, students should pass the prelim exam.
• By the end of the second year, students should have successfully completed all required courses.
• During summer, year 2, students complete a research paper on a real estate economics or finance topic. This paper may be either theoretical or empirical, and should contain elements of original research that extend the existing literature. Real estate faculty members may provide guidance during the paper’s development. Each student also makes an oral presentation of the paper to the real estate faculty.
• At the beginning of the third year, students should successfully pass the second-year paper and presentation.
• Students will work on the dissertation and are set to complete the dissertation proposal by the end of the third year.

Year 4 & 5

• Students should successfully complete the doctoral dissertation and prepare for the job market

See Guide for all course requirements

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College of Engineering Graduate Student Success & Engagement Manager

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The College of Engineering (CoE) Academic Affairs unit seeks a Graduate Success and Engagement Manager to join the Graduate Affairs team. This position will support a variety of graduate student experience programming. This position has specific responsibility for managing the Graduate Engineering Research Scholars (GERS) program, a fellowship program designed to offer underrepresented graduate students a support network of peers and opportunities. The Graduate Success and Engagement Manager will develop and implement programs for current GERS students to come together throughout their graduate school career for a range of social, academic, professional development and research related activities. Additionally, this position will manage the GERS budget and other administrative tasks that support recruitment, engagement, and retention of students. The Graduate Success and Engagement Manager is also responsible for managing recruitment efforts for the GERS Program, which currently include Summer Undergraduate Research Experiences (SURE) and Opportunities in Engineering Conference. These opportunities invite prospective students to visit our campus and college to explore our graduate programs, network with current students, engage with faculty, conduct research, and participate in social activities. Academic Affairs is a diverse and vibrant unit that includes academic advising, tutoring, career services, student leadership, student engagement, student outreach and recruitment, scholarships, and student wellness. The academic affairs unit has a deep commitment to an inclusion environment and strives to provide outstanding service to the college's students by embracing such values.

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• 10% Serves as the liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups to identify and maintain academic program-related partnerships
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• 15% Provides full service advising resources and services, provides information about educational options and academic requirements, and communicates directly with students regarding all aspects of the advising process
• 5% Manages degree programs and/or certificates, high impact practice programming and events, and curriculum development and implementation
• 10% Ensures inclusion, diversity and equity is central in all activities and initiatives; engages in practices that build inclusive teams and promotes environments that are welcoming and inclusive
• 10% Provides ongoing holistic support, both in individual appointments and collectively in group settings, to foster the actualization of a student's academic, service, personal, and career goals
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• Administer fellowship awards, which includes preparing materials, forms, and letters
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• Manage website and database and maintain files and archival information
• Assist with data reports related to recruitment, retention, and professional development
• Develop, plan, and coordinate recruiting events. Meet with prospective students and serve as resource contact for prospective students
• Develop and maintain strong working relationship with diversity offices among schools and colleges on campus
• Manages the response, support, and advocacy for graduate students while continuously improving the student experience and overall graduate program
• Oversees programming, services, and events to promote professional development and academic success
• Provides comprehensive services promoting graduate student success, retention, and degree completion

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Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

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Graduate Degree preferred

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Required Qualifications - 3 years required, 5 years preferred, of professional or graduate experience working with students of multicultural backgrounds (e.g., working with students from multicultural backgrounds in the area of: academic affairs, advising, or teaching, etc.). - Familiarity with graduate academic programs. Examples include: experience in an academic or STEM-related role; graduate student advising; graduate student support; previous graduate school experience or supporting multicultural programming. - Demonstrated experience efficiently managing multiple tasks with multiple deadlines (organizing, prioritizing, identifying and solving problems; consistently meeting deadlines; attention to detail; accuracy, etc.) - Demonstrated experience supporting a welcoming environment for students of all backgrounds (e.g., engagement, safety, connectedness, support, etc.) - Experience helping students achieve personal and academic success (e.g., connecting students with resources; academic advising and mentoring, etc.) - Experience collaborating with a variety of stakeholders that include, students, staff, faculty, division and cross campus partners - Experience taking initiative and independently managing multiple activities and day-to-day operations, including setting expectations and goals - Experience managing medium size (50-200) events and programs Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with word processing, email, spreadsheets, and database software to organize information, create mail merges, manage data, and perform basic analyses (Microsoft Office Suite, Google, etc.) - Experience providing administrative and/or programmatic support to someone in a leadership role or to a team (e.g., coordinates schedules; prepares and submits reports; manages information electronically; assists with event planning/activities; liaison to internal and external partners; budget coordination) - Experience monitoring and evaluating program success - Experience engaging and recruiting prospective graduate students and analyzing recruitment efforts

Full Time: 100% It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $60,000 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf . 

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Eligible for remote work - eligible for one day remote after completion of a training period. Position will require occasional evening and weekend hours during the academic year. Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

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Forest Economics & Ecology Section Chief

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources - Division of Forestry

• Wisconsin (Remote work possible)
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• $46-$50 / Hour

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Forestry is accepting applications for a Forest Economics and Ecology Section Chief to lead, direct and administer all policy, personnel, and budget activities for the Forest Economics and Ecology Section within the Applied Forestry Bureau.

This recruitment is considered Statewide, as most regional headquarters within the state of Wisconsin may be considered via applicant need and agency approval. Remote work will be available, up to the majority of the work week, after the initial onboarding period. The exact amount is based on program need. Frequent travel throughout the state will be required.

The DNR is a great place to work! We are a workplace focused on diversity, equity, and inclusivity. Current employees value work-hour flexibility, casual office atmosphere, healthy work-life balance, and working for an organization that provides training and growth opportunities.

The DNR excels at protecting and managing natural resources while supporting the economy and the well-being of our citizenry. We are dedicated to working with Wisconsinites while preserving and enhancing the natural resources of Wisconsin. The staff works in partnership with individuals and organizations to manage fish, wildlife, forests, parks, air, and water resources while promoting a healthy, sustainable environment and a full range of outdoor opportunities.

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) offers interesting and meaningful work with an employee-friendly and inclusive work environment, work-life balance, a casual office environment, flexibility, and many opportunities to grow your skills. The State of Wisconsin offers an exemplary benefits package with:

• Generous paid time off, including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation/personal time, 9 paid holidays, and ample sick time that rolls over each year with no cap
• Excellent and affordable health insurance options (starting at $39/month for single and $97/month for family coverage) other great insurance options (dental, vision, life, and more) top-notch retirement program and optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
• Well Wisconsin program offering wellness tools and rewards to employees and spouses
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their household members tools, resources, and professional consultation services.

Position Summary

The Forest Economic and Ecology Section Chief’s role is to inform and support sustainable management of Wisconsin’s urban and rural forest resources by providing technical expertise and performing applied research across the field of forestry in collaboration with internal and external partners. Work within the section currently includes the multi-state DREAM (Desired Regeneration through Assisted Migration) and ASCC (Adapted Silviculture for Climate Change) projects, as well as efforts to review and update forest management practices, evaluating the impacts of browse on forest regeneration, and understanding the dynamics of past land use patterns on today’s forest cover.

This position is responsible for coaching, mentoring and supervising 8 permanent and 6 to 12 LTE staff. This position serves on management teams and is expected to be an active contributor. Customer and partner groups may include forestry and non‐forestry DNR staff, citizens, citizen groups, industry leaders, tribal governments, and governmental and educational representatives.

For more information, including the position description and instructions on how to apply, please see the job posting in full .

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Sutton receives Department of Energy award to study improved hydrogeological modeling

Geoscience PhD candidate Collin Sutton has received the Department of Energy’s Office of Science Graduate Student Research Award, which will take him to Los Alamos National Laboratory later this summer to continue the work he’s done as a graduate student at UW–Madison.

Sutton specializes in hydrogeology, a field that studies underground water and other fluids. Specifically, his research looks at how fluids flow and transport other materials, like small particles or dissolved solutes, in fractures or breaks in the materials that make up the Earth.

Fractures may occur naturally, or they can be made by humans for oil and gas extraction, enhancing geothermal capabilities, producing better drinking water, and other purposes. But Sutton said that experts still don’t fully understand how fractures transmit water, especially when it comes to the mathematical models that researchers and companies use to predict how a system of fractures will work.

While mathematical models do exist, they often aren’t easy or quick to apply to a system. Sutton’s work with his advisor Chris Zahasky, assistant professor of geoscience, focuses on this problem.

“Let’s say you’re a company. It might not be realistic to run a model that takes a week or two, and you may not have the national lab resources and the computers that can do that. So, trying to figure out ways to make faster models that are useful to industry, academia, stakeholders, [and] regulators is useful,” he said. “There’s still this broad need for more understanding of how these [fracture networks] work physically, both in the lab and also how to make mathematical models that are capable and efficient enough that real people want to use it.”

Sutton is excited to work with a group at Los Alamos National Laboratory that has created a modeling framework for fractured networks. His dissertation work on how fluids move through fractures has been conducted at the lab scale, which uses smaller rock samples that can fit into the scanners he uses to study them. As part of this, Sutton has developed a flow and transport model that can explain what happens in the lab accurately.

“We’ve shown that this approach works at the lab scale, but we really need to scale it up,” he said.

Earning the Department of Energy research award to work with Los Alamos National Laboratory will help Sutton do just that. He will work with advisor Jeffrey Hyman to learn more about how the Los Alamos team does their modeling, then use those theories to approach his own research, perhaps creating a hybrid model between his work and that of the Los Alamos team.

“The hope is that you can combine the two and this actually does work at a larger scale, and it works very well,” he said.

Sutton studied geology as an undergraduate at the University of Tennessee at Martin, then earned a master’s from Auburn University specializing in hydrogeology. While he wanted to continue doing research after his master’s, he also wanted to see what it was like to work in hydrogeology professionally.

After working for two years in environmental consulting, Sutton’s interest in returning to research got stronger. His professional experience led him to realize there were a lot of topics in hydrogeology that no one fully understands.

“There’s this need for people who understand hydrogeology and also want to do research, because there’s a very human-level application to this, where learning more and having people trying to push the boundaries is important for all of us,” Sutton said.

Sutton expressed thanks to the mentors, professors, UW–Madison geology graduate students, and the wider community who have helped him along his journey to where he is now. In the long term, he hopes this work will lead to better modeling that can accurately predict fracture networks, which could help environmental companies better know how quickly and where a contaminant might move if it gets into a fracture network.

“My goal with this is that we can upscale it in a way that enables industry or regulators to be able to model fractures in a way that’s quick and efficient, but also gives them enough detail and enough guarantee that we’re pretty good with how we can predict what’s happening in fractures,” he said.

Sutton said he is excited for his time at Los Alamos National Laboratory – although he is also sad to leave Madison for those months – and sees the experience as a key piece of his academic and professional development experience.

“I get to network with people who are really industry-leading, academic-leading people in this field of fracture network modeling,” he said. “For me, it’s very much the next step of, okay, I’ve done this at UW at the lab scale, can I grow my professional or academic skillset to go up to this next level?”

Chemical and Biological Engineering PhD student Seth Anderson also received the Department of Energy Office of Science Graduate Student Research Award. Read more about Anderson’s research from the College of Engineering .

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CREECA Supplemental Graduate Student FLAS Competition for AY 2024-25 – Apply by June 15!

Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, enrolled in full-time study for the duration of the award, and take one of the  approved AY regional languages  in both fall 2024 and spring 2025, plus an area studies class each semester.

Academic year graduate FLAS fellows receive a stipend of $20,000 as a 9-month assistantship, which includes eligibility for health insurance; stipend payments are made biweekly. The tuition portion of the FLAS fellowship covers graduate tuition, fees, and fringe benefits.

The deadline to submit your application is 11:59 pm, Saturday, June 15, 2024.

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Economics, M.S.

There are two M.S. in Economics Named Option degrees. The M.S. Named Option in Graduate Foundations is a terminal master's degree that students apply to directly. See information about the Graduate Foundations program here . The other M.S. Named Option Economics degree is part of the Ph.D. program and does not admit students directly.

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• The Economics named option is offered for work leading to the Ph.D. Students may not apply directly for the master’s, and should instead see the admissions information for the Ph.D .
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• Demonstrates understanding of core economic principles and theories in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics.
• Uses econometric methods to communicate empirical questions in writing.
• Conducts empirical research following ethical principles of the discipline for using sources.

Professors:  Barwick, Chinn, Corbae, Deneckere, Engel, Fu, B. Hansen, Hendricks, Houde, Kennan, Lentz, Porter, Rostek, Ruhl, Seshadri, Shi, J. Smith, L. Smith, Sorensen, Taber, Weretka, West, Wiswall, Wright

Associate Professors:  Aizawa, Gregory, Kang, Irpalani, Quint, Swanson

Assistant Professors:  Bernard, Boerma, Braxton, Camboni, Chiang, Coulibay, Cox, Magnolfi, Martellini, Mommaerts, O’Connell, Sullivan, Yata

Affiliated Faculty:  Chang, Chung, Montgomery, Sarada, Schechter, Smeeding

Instructional Staff:  Alder (Faculty Associate), Chan (Lecturer), Eudey (Senior Lecturer), Friedman (Lecturer), Glawtschew (Lecturer), D. Hansen (Lecturer), K. Hansen (Senior Lecturer), Johnson (Senior Lecturer), McKelvey (Lecturer), Pac (Senior Lecturer), Rick (Senior Lecturer), Trost (lecturer)

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