This program is the science of decision making and provides the ability to analyze complex economic problems and to understand societal problems.
Ambassadors
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Taylor Witte
ECON and Math | 3rd Year | Mountain Vista High School
What activities are you involved in on campus?
Judiciary Committee (SGA), Math TA, Research for the School of Economics, Search Committee for the Econ Chair, Campus Kitchens Project, Previously an advisor for the SEE(k) D(iscomfort) F.L.O., previously volunteered with Trailblazers
What internship, job, research, study abroad, or other academic experiences do you have?
Statistics & Data Management Intern for the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, research for environmental economist Dylan Brewer, LBAT in Madrid, Spain, Stamps President's Scholarship
What do you like best about your major?
As an economics/mathematics double major, I love being able to engage with my curriculum through both quantitative and humanistic lenses. Being able to think critically about data, economic theory, and pressing real-world issues makes me excited to work in public service and contribute meaningfully to improving community/ individual well-being.
What do you love about liberal arts at Georgia Tech?
I think it is incredibly powerful to study liberal arts through the lens of a technical and research-intensive school of Georgia Tech's caliber. Being part of IAC has allowed me to pursue my passion for public sector work while ensuring I have the broadly applicable and valuable technical skills to carry into the job market. I love being surrounded by innovative and driven individuals on both the student and faculty level.
Ethan Madraymootoo
ECON | 2nd Year | Urbana High School
What activities are you involved in on campus?
I am involved in the Georgia Tech Society of Black Engineers as an LDR Sophomore Advisor, I am a Resident Assistant with Georgia Tech Housing, and a Taste of Africa model for the African Student Association. Beyond those obligations, I try to attend Economics Club meetings, Caribbean Student Association meetings, and Running Club.
What internship, job, research, study abroad, other academic experiences do you have>
What internship, job, research, study abroad, other academic experiences do you have>
I have participated in the Georgia Tech Virtually Integrated Projects Program, where I researched economic inequalities in Georgia arts funding. I also completed two research projects this summer related to business for my mentor.
What do you like best about your major?
What I like most about Economics at Georgia Tech is that I will graduate with a Bachelor of Science rather than a Bachelor of Arts. This opens up more opportunities to explore tech-focused careers. I also added International Affairs into the mix because it gives me a well-rounded view of the world through policy—equipping me with the tools to create meaningful change in the future.
What do you love about liberal arts at Georgia Tech?
I love that liberal arts at Georgia Tech is a small but important community on campus. We engage in critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving from a humanities perspective that allows us to tackle complex global challenges. The emphasis on collaboration across diverse fields offers unique opportunities for us to make meaningful contributions to society. I also appreciate how driven the student body is and how supportive our professors are—they are deeply knowledgeable in their fields and truly invested in our success.