The Hidden Curriculum
Episodes
E54 -How to Negotiate with Matt Notowidigdo
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk with Matt Notowidigdo about negotiating. Matt is a Professor of Economics at Chicago Booth. He holds a BS in economics, a BS...
E53 - How to work with large organization to implement research and policy with Mushfiq Mobarak
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk with Mushfiq Mobarak on how to work with governments and large organizations to implement research. Mushfiq is a Professor of ...
E52 – Working in Global and U.S. Economic Policy with Sandile Hlatshwayo
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk with Sandile Hlatshwayo about working in important institutions such as the Council of Economic Advisors and the Internationa...
E51 - Communicating stats to non-stats people with Jeremy Weber
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk with Jeremy Weber about applying statistical concepts and lessons into applying to the real world. Jeremy is a professor in th...
E50 - Getting better at Teaching with Tal Gross
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk with Tal Gross about new teaching techniques. Tal is a Professor in the Department of Markets, Public Policy & Law at B...
E49 - Insights from an Editor with Nathaniel Hendren
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk with Nathaniel Hendren about his work in economics and policy evaluation. Nathaniel is a professor of economics at MIT and th...
E48 - The landscape of queer research, data, and opportunities
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk with Samuel Mann about navigating academia as a queer individual/navigating queer research in economics. Sam is an Associate ...
E47 - How to access restricted data with Sarah Miller
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk with Sarah Miller about accessing restricted data. Sarah Miller is an associate professor at the Ross School of Business at t...
E46 - Professional misconduct and plagarism with Gary Hoover
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk with Gary Hoover. Hoov is the Executive Directory of the Murphy Institute and a Professor of Economics and Affiliate Professo...
E45 - Founding the Women’s Institute for Science, Equity and Race (WISER) with Rhonda Vonshay Sharpe
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk with Rhonda Vonshay Sharpe. Rhonda Vonshay Sharpe is about her experience as founding and being the President of the Women’...
E44 - Working in specialized departments with Joe Benitez
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk with Joe Benitez on working in specialized departments. Joe is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Management...
E43 - How to get a book published with Andrew Friedson
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we (@ajhollingsworth) talk with Andrew Friedson on how to get a book published. Andrew is a research director at the Milken Institute. Previ...
Relaunch - We're back!!! (New season trailer)
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We took a little break and now we are back with some great episodes. Some are recorded long ago, some more recently. All are newly edited. Looking for...
E42 - Pitch Perfect: The basics of making a great pitch with Mary Eschelbach Hansen and Zach Bethune
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have a special episode! We invite a couple of job market candidates to give us their pitch and we have a panel of judges identifying the ...
E41 - Learning to Advocate for yourself with Jessica Calarco
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk with Jessica Calarco about advocating for oneself. Jessica is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Indiana University. Her r...
E40 - American Society of Hispanic Economist with Jose Fernandez
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talked with Jose Fernandez about the American Society of Hispanic Economists. Jose is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Economics D...
E39- Statistical grammar with Sarah Hamersma
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk with Sarah Hamersma about statistical grammar. Sarah Hamersma is an Associate Professor of Public Administration and Internati...
E38 - Letters of recommendation for tenure with Kosali Simon
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk with Kosali Simon about letters of recommendation for tenure. Kosali Simon is a Distinguished Professor at the O'Neill Schoo...
E37- Discussing a new book, Doing Economics: What You Should Have Learned in Grad School―But Didn’t, with Marc Bellemare
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
E37 In this episode we talk with Marc Bellemare about his new book, Doing Economics: What You Should Have Learned in Grad School―But Didn’t. You c...
E36 - a framework for mentoring with the Research in Color Team
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk with the team from the Research in Color Foundation about their framework for mentoring students. The Research in Color Founda...
E35 - Digital Innovations in the Teaching Space with Abdullah Al-Bahrani
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk with Abdullah Al-Bahrani on innovations in the teaching world. Abdullah is an Associate Professor of Economics and the Directo...
E34 - Working at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency with Will Wheeler
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk with Will Wheeler about working at the Environmental Protection Agency. Will is an environmental economist at the U.S. EPA’s...
E33 - Getting into graduate school with Price Fishback
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk with Price Fishback about admission to economics PhD programs. Price Fishback is the Thomas R. Brown Professor of Economics at...
E32 - Productivity and work habits with Patrick Baylis
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk with Patrick Baylis about productivity and work habits. Patrick Baylis is an assistant professor and environmental econo...
E31 - Understanding differences about the international graduate student experience with Christine Strong
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk with Christine Strong about the graduate student immigrant experience. Christine is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the...
E30 - Get started with grants and tips for submission with Donna Ginther
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk with Donna Ginter on her tips to a successful grant proposal. Donna is the Roy A. Roberts Distinguished Professor of Economics...
E29 - Tips to target a job at a liberal arts institution with Allison O Luedtke
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk with Allison Luedtke (LID-kee) about procuring a job at a liberal arts position. Allison is an assistant professor of economic...
E28 - Setting up a research project folder with Julian Reif
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk with Julian Reif about setting up a research project folder for best replications purposes. Julian is an Assistant Professor ...
E27 - Tips on how to talk to the media with Fenaba Addo
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk with Fenaba Addo about on how to talk to the media. Fenaba R. Addo, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Public Policy at the U...
E26 - Tips on mentoring undergraduate students with Jonathan Meer
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk with Jonathan Meer on tips to mentor undergraduate students. Jonathan Meer is a University Professor for Undergraduate Teachin...
E25 - How to approach service in the profession with David Slusky
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Service! What is it good for? In this episode we talk with David Slusky about how to manage service as a junior person. David Slusky is an applied mic...
E24 - How does an academic journal work? with Catherine Maclean
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk with Catherine Maclean, a co-editor for the Journal of Policy Analysis and Management (JPAM), on how a journal works? What is...
E23 - A story about finding a dissertation topic with Monica Aswani
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk with Monica Aswani on the story of how she found a dissertation topic. Dr. Monica Aswani is an Assistant Professor in the Depa...
E22 - How to respond to referee reports with Ivan Rudik
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with Ivan Rudik and a document he has been using in order to respond to referee reports. Ivan is the Ruth and William Morgan A...
E21 - What are specifications charts? With Ariel Ortiz Bobea
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode we talk about specification charts with Ariel Ortiz Bobea. These are charts that visually show how the baseline estimate changes across m...
E20 - Learn about the National Economic Association with Dania Francis
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with Dania Francis about the National Economic Association (NEA). Dania is an Assistant Professor of Economics at University of Mass...
E19 - Tips on navigating the tenure track with a young family with Lindsey Bullinger
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk with Lindsey Bullinger about her experience dealing with raising a child, while having a partner that works a lot!. Lindsey is...
E18 - Tips on mentoring graduate students with Trevon Logan
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk with Trevon Logan about his workflow & tips for mentoring. Trevon is the Hazel C. Youngberg Distinguished Professor of Eco...
E17 - Tips on prioritizing mental and physical health with Jevay Grooms
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with Jevay Grooms. Jevay is an Assistant Professor with the Department of Economics at Howard University. She is an applied microeco...
E16 - Tips on how to connect research and policy with Delegate Sally Hudson
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk with Delegate Sally Hudson about her transition out of academia into public service. Sally is labor economist who studies recr...
S1E15 -Tips on how to approach co-author relationships with Ebehi Iyoha
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about how to deal with co-authors as a junior person, how to divvy up labor and setting expectations. This topic was brought t...
S1E14 - Tips to prepare for online interviews and presentation with Trang Hoang
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk with Trang Hoang about preparing for video interviews and presentations. Trang is a Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Econ...
S1E13 - Tips to keep in mind while in graduate school with Marianne Bitler
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk with Marianne Bitler on general tips to keep in mind while in graduate school. Marianne Bitler is a Professor of Economics at ...
S1E12 How to approach networking with Jennifer Doleac
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about how to approach networking with Jennifer Doleac. Jennifer Doleac is an Associate Professor of Economics at Texas A&...
S1E11 - Transitioning from Private to Academia with Benjamin Hansen
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk with Benjamin Hansen. Ben is the WE Miner Professor of Economics at the University of Oregon. He is an applied-micro economist...
S1E10 - Tips on advising students towards the Market with John Cawley
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we talk with John Cawley on tips to prepare students for the job market. This episode is directed for people who are getting started w...
S1E9 - How to handle multiple projects with Melissa Spencer
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with Melissa Spencer about handling multiple projects. Melissa is a PhD student in Economics at the University of Virginia. She is a...
S1E8 - How to stay connected with Anne Burton
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with Anne Burton. Anne Burton is a Economics PhD student (and job market candidate for 2020!) at Cornell University. Her research is...
S1E7 - Alex's Research Workflow: Stata, Github, R & Overleaf
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Alex show us his research workflow. How he starts a project, and moves through the different software of analysis and organizing to produce ...
S1E6 - Talking with Kelli Marquardt on talking with people outside of your field
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Alex and Sebastian talk with Kelli Marquardt, a PhD Student at University of Arizona. We talk with Kelli about how to approach people from o...
S1E5 - Talking to Chase Eck about building an academic website
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with Chase Eck. Chase, is a PhD Student at the University of Arizona. His research interests include the optimal design of transfer ...
S1E4 - Talking with Carycruz Bueno about Postdocs (tips for employees and employers)
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with Dr. Carycruz Bueno. Carycruz is a postdoctoral research associate at Anneberg Institute at Brown University. She will help us c...
S1E3 - Talking to Emily Nix on Teaching and Lightboards
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with Emily Nix. Emily is an Assistant Professor of Finance and Business Economics at the USC Marshall School of Business. We talk wi...
S1E2 - Tips on your first lecture & class
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Alex and Sebastian share tips and tricks they have learned that can be helpful for people teaching for the first time. We touch on th...
S1E1 - Tips on managing workflow
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we talk about why having a workflow is important and tips on how to adopt a workflow that fits your needs. Alex Hollingsworth is...
Promo - "The Hidden Curriculum"
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Hidden Curriculum is a podcast on all the topics you wanted to learn in (econ) graduate school. There are lots of things about the profession that...