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Women, Stem, And Gender Differences In Higher Education Attainment, Amber Gauthier Apr 2020

Women, Stem, And Gender Differences In Higher Education Attainment, Amber Gauthier

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Discussions and investigations of gender differences in earnings and human capital have seen a resurgence recently, specifically as they relate to women in Science, Technology, Math, and Engineering (STEM). Previous research, including my own, has uncovered inequality in earnings. Here, using data from the U.S. Current Population Survey, I examine the relationship between gender and (i) earning a professional certification; and (ii) pursuing graduate education: both means of career advancement and economic mobility. Simple ordinary least squares indicates women are less likely than men to obtain a professional certification, though this effect disappears in the presence …


Can The Working Industry Tell About Your Chance Of Getting Health Insurance? A Study On The Health Insurance Coverage Of Working Adults In The U.S., Ngocgiao Nguyen, Robert Leekley, Faculty Advisor Apr 2016

Can The Working Industry Tell About Your Chance Of Getting Health Insurance? A Study On The Health Insurance Coverage Of Working Adults In The U.S., Ngocgiao Nguyen, Robert Leekley, Faculty Advisor

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Second Generation Immigrants: The Effect Of Parental Nativity Status On Earnings, Karen Silverman, Michael Seeborg, Faculty Advisor Apr 2016

Second Generation Immigrants: The Effect Of Parental Nativity Status On Earnings, Karen Silverman, Michael Seeborg, Faculty Advisor

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Poster presentation abstract.


The Effect Of China’S One-Child Policy On Male And Female Chinese Immigrant Earnings: Does It Pay To Be An Only Child?, Stephanie Mcatee, Michael Seeborg, Faculty Advisor Apr 2016

The Effect Of China’S One-Child Policy On Male And Female Chinese Immigrant Earnings: Does It Pay To Be An Only Child?, Stephanie Mcatee, Michael Seeborg, Faculty Advisor

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Oral presentation abstract.


The Long-Term Economic Impact Of Juvenile Criminal Activity, Eric Hyla, Michael Seeborg, Faculty Advisor Apr 2016

The Long-Term Economic Impact Of Juvenile Criminal Activity, Eric Hyla, Michael Seeborg, Faculty Advisor

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Oral presentation abstract.


Economic Impact And Audience Patronage Studies Of The Illinois Shakespeare Festival, Tyler Stacey, Diego Mendez-Carbajo, Faculty Advisor Apr 2016

Economic Impact And Audience Patronage Studies Of The Illinois Shakespeare Festival, Tyler Stacey, Diego Mendez-Carbajo, Faculty Advisor

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Oral presentation abstract.


Foreign Direct Investment And Sovereign Debt In The European Monetary Union, Joseph Bakke, Ilaria Ossella-Durbal, Faculty Advisor Apr 2016

Foreign Direct Investment And Sovereign Debt In The European Monetary Union, Joseph Bakke, Ilaria Ossella-Durbal, Faculty Advisor

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Oral presentation abstract.


Income Mobility Through Education In The United States, Maxwell Leonard, Robert Leekley, Faculty Advisor Apr 2016

Income Mobility Through Education In The United States, Maxwell Leonard, Robert Leekley, Faculty Advisor

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Poster presentation abstract.