Welcome back, Eagles! We hope everyone had a fun and restful spring break! As you settle back in on campus, take a look at the exciting events and opportunities BCEA has coming up this month! Don’t forget to submit your work to the Eagletarian!

Eaglenomics is Back!

Joining us in this episode is Professor Jonathan Kirshner, Professor of political science and international studies at Boston College. His work focuses on international relations and political economy, and he has written many books on these topics, including An Unwritten Future, Realism and Uncertainty in World Politics, and America After the Financial Crisis. He is also a Professor of International Political Economy Emeritus in the Department of Government at Cornell University. He received his bachelor’s from Johns Hopkins University, and both his master’s and PhD from Princeton University. Listen to the episode here!

Honors Thesis Info Sessions

Thinking about writing a Senior Honors Thesis in Economics?
Come hear directly from current thesis students about their experiences, timelines, and tips for success. Ask questions, get inspired, and enjoy snacks and refreshments while learning whether an honors thesis is right for you. Open to all Economics majors. We hope to see you there on Tuesday, February 24th, or Wednesday, March 25th!

Virtual Events with Andersen

WIN x BCEA x Cornerstone Research Event

Join us on Thursday, March 19th from 6:00-7:00 pm in Schiller room 202 for a presentation and networking event with representatives from Cornerstone Research.

Cornerstone Research is a leading economic and financial consulting firm specializing in the analysis of complex economic, financial, accounting, and marketing issues that arise in the context of various kinds of litigation. For example, we may be asked to predict the effect of a merger of two major high-tech firms on prices and innovation, to determine the effect of unfavorable drug test results on the stock price of a leading pharmaceutical company, or to value a patent on smartphone technology that might have been infringed.

Consultants from Cornerstone Research will be holding a presentation on economic consulting, and we will walk through an interactive case interview. By participating in the presentation, you will gain a better understanding of the analytical approach used to solve complex economic and financial problems. You will have the opportunity to solve conceptual puzzles that our consultants face every day and learn about common pitfalls to avoid during case interviews.

Following the case overview, you will have the chance to meet our consultants and follow-up with any questions regarding the case discussed. We will also be available to answer questions about pursuing a career in economic consulting.

Recruiting for our 2027 Analyst and Summer Analyst positions will begin in fall 2026.

Eagletarian Submissions Now Open!

We would like to invite you all to submit your work to The Eagletarian. The Eagletarian is the BC Economics Association’s very own research journal and accepts all economics-related research from undergraduates. The papers that you submit can be ones written independently or for class on any economics-related topic that interests you. Submitting your work to The Eagletarian is a great opportunity to have your ideas published and be seen throughout the Economics department and beyond! The guidelines for submitting a paper are listed below.

The paper should have a minimum length of 1,500 words, submitted in .doc or .docx format, the submission Title should be formatted as follows: Title_Last Name, and must be formatted using consistent, in-text citations (Chicago Style preferred) and include a Work Cited page.

Here is a link to the Google form for submissions: Submission Form

For any further questions, feel free to reach out to Nico DeZerega ([email protected]), Andrew White ([email protected]), or Matthew McManus ([email protected])

Peer-to-Peer Stata and Econometrics Help

Are you taking an upper-level elective that has you doing problem sets or projects that involve Stata programming or econometric modeling? Or are you in the Econometrics or Statistics labs? Are you writing a thesis?

The Econ Help Desk is a talented, experienced team of undergrads ready to help their peers with problem sets, assignments, and research projects involving Stata programming and/or econometric analysis. Each Help Desk team member will be available twice a week for in-person or Zoom live help. They can also answer questions asynchronously through posts on Ed Discussion. For more information on each team member's specific hours and how to access the help, please see the Econ Help Desk site. 

The Econ Help Desk will start on Tuesday, January 20, and run through the beginning of study days at the end of the semester. No appointment is necessary, but please do plan ahead (especially for end-of-semester assignments).

Apply to the Eagle Intern Fellowship!

The BC Career Center's Eagle Intern Fellowship removes financial barriers for students seeking to pursue unpaid summer internship opportunities in industries of interest. The fellowship is open to students in good academic standing who have secured a summer internship and have demonstrated financial need (as determined by the Boston College Financial Aid office). There are three chances to apply this semester–the first deadline is Monday, February 23 and the application officially opens on February 1! Learn more and apply here. 

IMPORTANT - 73% of the students who applied for grants for the summer of 2025 received one. You can meet with one of their career coaches to craft a backup plan, in case your internship is not funded. 

Bellarmine Law Review Submissions

Deloitte Digital Salesforce Academy

Deloitte is excited to invite Boston College students to apply for the upcoming Deloitte Digital Salesforce Academy (DDSA) Career Journey Series – a month-long program designed to help students explore what Salesforce Consulting is. Students will have the opportunity to network with Deloitte practitioners in an Ask Us Anything session and earn resume-worthy credentials on Salesforce Trailhead. DDSA is open to all students, regardless of major. Full details and application instructions can be found in the flyer above. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

Diive Summer Internship

Applications are open for diive’s Summer 2026 Consulting internship are now open. In this role, students work on real consulting projects for South African clients (Cape Town or Remote), guided by mentors from McKinsey, BCG, and EY. The program runs from June 8 – July 24, 2026. Apply here by March 25th, 2026 to be considered.

Diive Information Sessions

Interested in gaining real consulting experience this summer? Join us next week to learn about diiVe’s Summer 2026 Consulting Internship, where students work on live consulting projects for South African organizations and build the leadership, problem-solving, and global collaboration skills top firms look for. Through diiVe, students join international teams tackling real client challenges - either in Cape Town or remotely - while receiving training and mentorship from professionals from McKinsey, BCG, EY, and other global firms.

Next week we’re hosting two virtual events with BC student groups where you can learn more about the program and hear directly from the team. March 12 | 1:30 PM EST |Zoom link here (Fulton Leadership Society Info Session with Devon Reynolds, Head of Programs & Ops). March 13 | 1:00 PM EST |Zoom link here (Women in Business Speaker Event with Elspeth Boynton, Co-Founder & CEO of diiVe). Both sessions will also feature BC diiVe alumni sharing their experiences and answering questions.

Cornerstone Research Sophomore Summit

This is a two-day developmental program for second-year undergraduate students (graduating in 2028) who bring a diverse perspective to the firm as a result of their adaptability, cultural fluency, resilience, and life experiences. This unique experience offers the opportunity to understand what economic consulting is, learn about career opportunities that exist at Cornerstone Research, obtain hands-on experience through a mini-project, and get to know the types of individuals who work at our firm. The program will take place on Wednesday, May 27 and Thursday, May 28, 2026.  Apply here by March 19th at 11:59 pm!

Cornerstone Research First Year Foundations

This is a one-day career development program targeting first-year students (graduating in 2029) who bring a diverse perspective to the firm as a result of their adaptability, cultural fluency, resilience, and life experiences. During the program, students will participate in a series of learning experiences designed to give them the tools and resources you need to navigate the economic consulting industry and gain insight from current consultants. Thursday, May 21, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM ET or 4:00 PM ET. Apply here by March 29th at 11:59 pm!

Cornerstone Research Spring Series

A series of four virtual presentations that will introduce students to our industry and our firm. These sessions are designed to help students learn more about economic consulting, our recruitment process, and life at Cornerstone Research. The sessions will take place on April 7^th, April 9^th, April 15^th, and April 17^th starting at 3:00 PM ET and are open to Freshman, Sophomores, and Juniors. Please register by March 29^th at 11:59pm ET. You can register here (for April 7^th and 9^th) or here (for April 15^th and 17^th)!

Anderson Future Tax Leaders Scholarship

Scholarship Overview: Applicants must be full-time students who have earned 36-48 college credit hours from an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S. and meet the following criteria:

• Business students with an intended Accounting major or concentration

• Minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.0

• Demonstrated keen interest in Tax, as shown by:

  • Actively pursuing CPA eligibility

  • Relevant coursework

  • Leadership in business-related student organizations

  • Participation in externships, internships, or related experiences

• Legal residents of the 50 states and Washington, D.C. who are at least 18 years old

• Financial need will be considered

Application Requirements

To be considered, students must submit their resume, transcript, and two short personal essays. Additional insight into their leadership or tax/accounting related experience and a summary of their financial need may be submitted as well. Submissions will be reviewed and scored by a panel of Andersen professionals, and top applicants will participate in interviews determining their selection to receive a scholarship award.

Interested students should apply here by April 15, 2026.

BCEA 2025–2026 E-Board

Co-Presidents: Emme Pastor, Barry Spoto
Vice President: Cameron Wang
Treasurer: Aidan McBride (Fall), Judah Shim (Spring)
Marketing Team: Mia Corso, Molly Coakley
Event Coordinator: Rushabh Rathore
Eagletarian Editors: Nico DeZerega, Andrew White, Matthew McManus
Eaglenomics Hosts: Ben Boas, Allie Lasch, Abby Cheng
Freshman Representatives: Rose Moran, Teddy Sansone