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Thomas Sharpe, class of 2023
“After two years in market research and five years in higher education data analytics, I began pursuing a Master of Science in Economics at Boise State to further develop my economic reasoning and advance my analytical capabilities. The mathematical and computational rigor of the program has been exactly what I was looking for. I appreciate the expertise and enthusiasm of the economics faculty here at Boise State. I have already been able to leverage lessons learned in my current employment and am excited for the future opportunities this degree will enhance.”
Bonang Seoela
“During my experience as an economics graduate student at Boise State, I was impressed with the level of attention and care the faculty give to their students. Given the rigorous nature of the program, faculty were always understanding and created a conducive learning environment. The open-door policy of the professors was helpful during the period I began working on my thesis project.
Overall, the Master of Science in Economics program at Boise State has provided me with the opportunity to grow both as a researcher and a professional. The guidance I received from the faculty inspired me to publish my first peer-reviewed journal article. I have benefited greatly from the economics professors and I am honored to be a graduate of the Department of Economics. Studying at Boise State is one of the best experiences in my life.”
— Bonag Seoela is a Ph.D. student in economics at Indiana University
Christian Sprague
Sprague was in the first graduating class of the Master of Science in Economics program at Boise State and was recognized as the Outstanding Graduate. He received his Ph.D. in systems engineering at Cornell University
Equal parts data scientist, systems engineer and researcher, Christian explores new ways to think about, evaluate and interact with complex social systems. He developed a measure of neighborhood access in school choice markets across the United States, using student administrative data, to help policymakers strategize effective school choice efforts.