Student Research Assistants

EDA University Center Research Assistants

  • Sydney B.
    Major:  Economics
    Hometown:  Flint, MI
    Research Areas:  Innovation Solutions
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  • Arianna E.
    Major:  Wildlife Biology
    Hometown:  Davison, MI
    Research Areas:  GIS Analyst
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  • Megan F.
    Major:  Masters of Data Analytics
    Hometown:  Grand Blanc, MI
    Research Areas:  Data Analytics
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  • Callum H.
    Major:  Political Science
    Hometown:  Ovid, MI
    Research Areas:  EDA University Center projects
  • Michael K.
    Major: Environmental Science & Sustainability
    Hometown: Metamora, MI
    Research Areas: GIS Operations
  • Sami K.
    Major:  Political Science & Economics
    Minor:  History
    Hometown:  Grand Blanc, MI
    Research Areas:  EDA University projects and data
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  • Aidan L.
    Major: Computer Science
    Hometown:  Lapeer, MI
    Research Areas:  Data Analytics
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  • Luis M.
    Major:  Economics
    Hometown:  Grand Blanc, MI
    Research Areas:  EDA University Center projects
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  • Colin M.
    Major:  Economics
    Hometown:  Saginaw, MI
    Research Areas:  EDA University Center projects
  • Maria O.
    Major:  Economics
    Hometown:  Mexico City, Mexico
    Research Areas:  Innovation Services
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  • Noor R.
    Major:  Economics and Computer Science
    Hometown:  Dhaka, Bangladesh
    Research Areas:  EDA University Center projects

Click here to learn more about our previous student research assistants.

Work-Study Positions

There are several vital duties at the Office of Economic Development that would not be possible without the help of work-study students. Work-study students provide assistance to OED program staff on community projects and events. Interested students should contact Kelli Catrell at [email protected].

Student Research Assistants

We are always looking for students who are interested in gaining hands-on experience with economic and community development research, data visualization, and entrepreneurship. The Office of Economic Development staff works closely with students and faculty to design unique and meaningful student experiences. Interested students should contact Paula Nas at [email protected].