The MAEDS Capstone Research Project connects Industry Affiliates with graduate students trained in economics and data science to solve real-world business and policy challenges, guided by faculty advisors from Penn's Top 10 ranked Economics Department. Students develop actionable, research-driven solutions tailored to your organization's proposal, giving you an extended look at potential employees.
Project timeline
- December: Industry Affiliates submit project proposals to MAEDS faculty. Faculty provides feedback and assesses fit with current students.
- January-May: Industry Affiliates pitch approved projects to MAEDS students. Teams are formed and projects are assigned based on best fits.
- May-December: MAEDS student teams gather data, conduct analysis, and generate output to address the project. Industry Affiliates and faculty advisors regularly meet with students.
- December: MAEDS student teams present their solutions to Industry Affiliates and deliver final reports.
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