BCEA Week of 4/21

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BC Economics Association
April 22, 2026

 

Happy Wednesday, Eagles! We hope you had a great Marathon Monday! Be sure to check out all the events and opportunities we have planned—you will not want to miss them!

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!

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])

The Gasson Society: Parliamentary Debate

The Gasson Society is hosting its second parliamentary debate of the semester on Wednesday, April 22nd, at 6:30 pm in the O'Connell House on Upper Campus. Professor Ryan Hanley, J. Joseph Moakley Professor of Political Science at Boston College, and Professor Matthew Rutledge, professor of the practice in the Boston College Department of Economics, will be debating the motion: "the primary duty of the American government is to provide a minimum standard of living for all." There will be extensive time for audience Q&A, and Crazy Dough pizza will be served. 

About TGS: The Gasson Society is a non-partisan student discourse collective dedicated to promoting free expression and civil discourse at Boston College. If you are interested in joining the Society or have any questions about the event, please reach out to Skyler Safriet at [email protected].  

Strakosch Venture Competition Finals

Come watch the most innovative student startups pitch their ventures live at Start@Shea’s annual Strakosch Venture Competition. Esteemed judges will award $10,000 in equity-free funding to the top team, with two more teams also receiving funding. You’ll also get to vote for the $2,000 crowd favorite. Don’t miss the chance to experience the best of student entrepreneurship on the Heights!

The competition will be on Thursday, April 23rd at 5:00 PM in 245 Beacon St, Room 107 (Auditorium). We hope to see you there!

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. 

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].

CRA Scholarship Application

Charles River Associates (CRA) is now accepting applications for the 2026 CRA All-Access Scholarship, a talent development program designed to support students pursuing degrees in Business, Economics, or STEM.

Through this program, 12 current college sophomores/penultimate students will each receive a $5,000 scholarship to support their 2026-27 enrollment at an accredited university in the United States or the United Kingdom. The All-Access Scholarship is open to students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, community service, and financial need.

The deadline to apply for the All-Access Scholarship is April 27, 2026, so we encourage you to share these program resources with your students today! Learn more here!

  • PIMCO: PIMCO’s 2026 summer internship program is open for applications (reviewed on a rolling basis). They offer a broad array of internship programs (portfolio management/trading, finance & accounting, legal & compliance, private strategies, business development, product strategy, account management etc.) Review the links attached below to apply!

  • Credit Agricole CIB: Credit Agricole recently opened a U.S. Analyst Paralegal position on their Legal team. This is a great opportunity for a recent or soon-to-be graduate who is interested in gaining experience before eventually pursuing law school.

     

    Details:

    • Pay – $80,000 + Discretionary Bonus

    • Start Date – Spring/Summer 2026

    • Location: New York, NY


    Students can apply directly on Handshake and are also welcome to reach out to Joseph Lehocky directly if they have questions or would like to learn more.

    The role is part of our U.S. Analyst Program, which includes a cohort of 70+ analysts across the bank. The program offers a structured experience that includes social, community engagement, and professional development events throughout the year.

    CACIB also provides dedicated program management and support to help analysts navigate the program, build relationships across the organization, and prepare for the next step in their careers.

    This is a strong opportunity for someone looking to launch their career at an organization that is highly employee-focused and invested in development.

    If interested, please apply on Handshake or reach out to Joe Lehocky ([email protected]) directly.

  • Credit Agricole CIB: CACIB recently opened a Summer Internship position on their IT Security team. This is a great opportunity for a student graduating between December 2026 – June 2027 who is interested in pursuing a career in IT Security.

     

    Details:

    • Pay – $33 per hour (overtime eligible)

    • Dates: June 8 – August 14

    • Location: New York, NY (5 days per week)


    Students can reach out to Joseph LeHocky ([email protected]) directly if they would like to apply.

    The role is part of CACIB’s Summer Internship Program, which includes a cohort of 35-40 Interns across the bank. The program offers a structured experience that includes social, community engagement, and professional development events throughout the 10-week duration.

    CACIB also provides dedicated program management and support to help interns navigate the program, build relationships across the organization, and prepare for the next step in their careers.

    This is a strong opportunity for someone looking to launch their career at an organization that is highly employee-focused and invested in development.

  • Credit Agricole CIB: CACIB will be opening a U.S. Analyst role within their HR team.

     

    High level details:

    • Location – New York City

    • Salary – 80,000

    • Set Up – In Office (Hybrid Option, 3 days in office, 2 remote)

    This position offers a great opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in a collaborative, team-oriented environment while gaining exposure to a variety of HR initiatives across the bank. The role provides meaningful professional development opportunities, hands-on experience, and the ability to contribute to impactful projects.

    The team places a strong emphasis on development, collaboration, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance while delivering high-quality work.

    If you know someone who may be a strong fit, please feel free to share the opportunity with them. Candidates are able to apply through the LinkedIn posting or via Handshake.

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