Student groups
The department is home to several peer-led groups that provide support and resources for current PhD students, including events that help build connection and provide opportunities to give input on department life.
Student Resources
The GEA organizes social events and acts as a liaison between students and faculty. Please contact the current team if you have questions, concerns, or ideas.
Contact us
Meg Snyder
Co-president
gea-president@mit.edu
Ragini Srinivasan
Co-president
gea-president@mit.edu
Sam Wolf
Treasurer
gea-treasurer@mit.edu
Andres Aradillas Fernandez and Eric Gao
Social Chairs
gea-social@mit.edu
Email gea-officers@mit.edu to contact the entire group.
The MIT Economics Mental Health and Peer Support group organizes events, runs surveys, and provides support to graduate students.
Contact us
Submit this form to contact the group (can be done anonymously)
Email econ-mh@mit.edu to contact the group non-anonymously
The Economists for Gender Equity group connects graduate students studying economics and related fields for networking, discussion, and support. We host various social and professional events to create an inclusive community and facilitate meaningful student connections.
Contact us
Becky Cai
rscai@mit.edu
Valerie Chuang
rie@mit.edu
Mary Yilma
myilma@mit.edu
Our mission
We aim to build a supportive and empowering space for all genders* in economics. Our mission includes:
- Promoting a welcoming and supportive environment.
- Supporting academic and professional growth through events and resources.
- Creating opportunities for meaningful connections within the MIT and broader economics community.
*EGE was originally founded to advance gender equality with a focus on women in the economics profession. We have broadened our vision of the role of gender in the profession to include all genders, including those who do not identify with a binary gender classification. While most of EGE's members are women, and as a result, EGE's work to a large extent reflects the perspectives of women in economics, our activities are open to all. We actively aim to include the experiences and needs of non-binary individuals in our work. This footnote is adapted from the Women in Economics Initiative.
Student wellness and support
MIT offers a wealth of resources for graduate students looking for assistance with living arrangements, workplace challenges, and physical and mental health. At the department level, we can help navigate questions or concerns about RA and TA work, advising, and general department culture.
The MIT Office of Graduate Education provides a summary of the resources available to graduate students at MIT. It can be a helpful starting point for navigating access to support in a number of areas, including:
- Academic advice and counseling
- Mental health support
- Physical health support
- Conflict resolution
- Safety and violence response
- Disability and access
- International student resources
- Alcohol and other drug services
- General Life stuff
For support on any of the topics below, please use this form or email the department's Grad Administrator directly. (Note that you must use MIT Google Apps to access to form.)
- TA workload and/or role expectations
- RA workload and/or role expectations
- Advising support
- Job Market questions or concerns
- Any general concerns you are having as a member of the MIT Econ community
Career Advising and Professional Development (CAPD), empower PhD and Master’s students to explore their life and career goals by helping them to develop core competencies and build professional networks.
MIT Activities Committee (MITAC), offers discounted tickets to the MIT community for local arts and culture, sporting events, and family activities.
OGE’s list of free and low cost student resources, to help you save money (transportation, food, health & fitness, entertainment, enrichment and shopping).
Looking for something else? Learn about graduate policies and procedures, financial resources and information, or support for diverse communities at MIT