Economics student granted paid summer 2008 internship with USDA

 

 

John Young, a rising economics senior, has received a paid summer internship with the US Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service, working on variations in food-stamp take-up rates in the different states. John is one of only 5 undergrads chosen this year - most of the interns are graduate students.

 

Pictured (left to right) Dr. Michele Naples, John Young and Dean Jack V. Kirnan

John commented:
The experience gained from my participation in TCNJ’s summer undergraduate research program was critical in my attaining the internship at the United States Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service in Washington, DC.
Working with Dr. Naples on her child abuse study gave me important insight into the methods and analysis used in economic research. I reviewed scholarly literature pertaining to the topic, collected data from various sources, and used statistical software to analyze and interpret results.
The skills learned from mentored research will be employed in my internship at the USDA ERS in a project that investigates the differences in food stamp participation rates by state. The undergraduate research program is a highly beneficial experience for any TCNJ student interested in conducting research.

 

 

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