Harvey S. Cohen Undergraduate Research Prize Awardees
The Harvey S. Cohen Undergraduate Research Prize is aimed at Economics majors at the University of Pittsburgh who are interested in behavioral and experimental economics. Cohen Fellows received paid research positions in the Pittsburgh Experimental Economics Laboratory (PEEL) learn and assist with experiments in PEEL, work closely with PEEL faculty and graduate students, and collaborate on opportunities in BEDI. Students who are interested in applying for the Harvey S. Cohen Undergraduate Research Prize can learn more here. This fellowship is made possible by the generosity of Harvey S. Cohen, who earned his BA in Economics from the University of Pittsburgh and has established a distinguished career as an accountant.
Isabella Canals
Isabella is a sophomore studying economics & mathematics with a minor in statistics. She is interested in the application of behavioral economics to promote eco-conscious consumption. She is also interested in environmental and healthcare economics.
Rylee Ericson
Rylee is a junior studying economics and environmental science. She is interested in the economic effects of environmental policies and sustainable solutions to economic development.
William Goodwin
William is a sophomore majoring in economics and statistics with a minor in philosophy. He is interested in applying behavioral and experimental economics to the study of political decision making and biases.
Aastha Ladani
Aastha is a junior studying economics and psychology with a minor in creative writing. She is on the pre-law track and is interested in the application of behavioral economics to the fields of healthcare and law.
Hailey Latona
Hailey is a sophomore studying math and economics with a minor in global studies. She is interested in how behavioral economics appears in the workplace and how to promote economic development across cultures.
Kiera Ledermann
Kiera is a senior majoring in economics, minoring in philosophy, and pursuing a certificate in sustainability. She is interested in using behavioral economics to fight climate change.
Claire Nackley
Claire is a junior studying economics and statistics. She is interested in applying behavioral economics to economic development and trade.
Kiriaki Shinas
Kira is a senior majoring in Economics and French with a minor in Sociology. She is interested in economic development in francophone countries.
Simon Wang
Simon is a junior majoring in economics-statistics and psychology. He is interested in applying behavioral economics research to mitigating the prevalence and effects of economic inequality.
