The Richmond Fed Center for Advancing Women in Economics (AWE)1 seeks to champion diversity in economic research and policymaking by mentoring and connecting women and promoting their high-quality research.
In addition to an annual fellowship program, the Center regularly spotlights the research and experiences of women economists to amplify their work and inspire others to follow in their footsteps.
To learn more about the Center and its mission, contact the Center’s leadership with questions.
The term “women” as used by the Center for Advancing Women in Economics is intended to include anyone identifying as a woman or as nonbinary.
The Richmond Fed’s Center for Advancing Women in Economics (AWE) is pleased to announce the selection of its two inaugural fellows: Stephanie Johnson and Oliko Vardishvili. The Fellowship Program is a unique initiative designed to support the academic success of women research economists in the early stages of their careers.
In this junior economist spotlight, learn more about Katarína Borovičková, a junior economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. Borovičková’s research interests are centered in labor markets and macroeconomics, with a special interest in understanding the role of heterogeneity.
In this video, senior economist Natalia Ramondo, an Associate Professor at Boston University, discusses her journey towards becoming an economist. She also discusses her research, her proudest moments and offers advice to those entering the economics field.
Discover a range of mentoring and networking programs specifically designed to foster collaboration and growth among women economists.
Explore and attend research conferences that spotlight the contributions of women in economics.
In this episode of Speaking of the Economy, Marina Azzimonti and Arantxa Jarque discuss the Center's recent launch and the need for such an organization within the economics profession.
Percentage of women who are Doctoral Students and Faculty in U.S. Economics departments with doctoral programs. Data is obtained from the 2022 CSWEP, including information from 123 doctoral departments. See 2022 CSWEP annual report for further details.
American Economic Association-CSWEP (US)
CWEC Home (Canada)
Women in Economics | CEPR (EU)
UK Women in Economics Network: Royal Economic Society (UK)
Women in Economics Podcast Series by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
The resources and opportunities featured in this section may be of interest to women in the field of economics. Our reference to these organizations is meant to inform and is not an endorsement of their mission or services by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond or the Federal Reserve System.
