Research design and questions
Explore how economic reasoning helps turn an idea into a study with clear hypotheses and measurable outcomes.
STUDENT RESEARCH & MENTORSHIP
New researchers. New perspectives.
ERS–WVSU creates space for students to explore meaningful research questions, learn empirical methods, and connect with faculty around economics-centered projects.
01 / STUDENT RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT
Student Research Spotlight
A curated space for student-led and student-supported research that connects economic questions, evidence, and interdisciplinary inquiry.
FEATURED STUDENT WORK
Your research could be featured here.
Student projects will appear here after review and permission to share. We welcome abstracts, posters, research notes, and collaborative work.
Share a research questionStudent names, work, and photographs are shared only with appropriate permission; inclusion is subject to review.
02 / MENTORSHIP THROUGH RESEARCH
Mentorship through research.
Students can explore research questions, methodological challenges, and possible faculty guidance through the ERS–WVSU seminar community. Opportunities depend on available faculty capacity and project fit.
Data analysis and methods
Discuss measurement, descriptive analysis, econometric tools, and approaches to identifying causal effects.
Presentation and development
Practice explaining your work, communicating uncertainty, and preparing research for scholarly review.
03 / GET STARTED
Start with a question.
Students interested in economic reasoning, data analysis, or credible impact evaluation are welcome to introduce a project or ask how to get started.