Malcolm Gillis Award in Mathematical Economic Analysis
The Malcolm Gillis Award in Mathematical Economic Analysis is given to the graduating senior majoring in MTEC with the highest GPA in courses for the major . The 2021 winners are Cade Ballew and Vicente Iglesias .
Michael D . Maher RISE Award in Economics
The Michael D . Maher RISE Award in Economics is sponsored by the current senior program adviser for the Baker Institute Center for Energy Studies , and is awarded to the rising senior majoring in Economics with the highest GPA in courses for the major . The 2021 winners are Cara He and Rachel Moore .
Cara He
Cara He is a rising senior majoring in Economics , minoring in Biochemistry and Cell Biology , and on the pre-med track . Her special interests are in health economics research and policy development , and she looks forward to applying her background in economics to her future career as a physician . At Rice , she is heavily involved in the Center for Civic Leadership , Rice University Dance Marathon , and Rice Dance Theatre .
Rachel Moore is a rising senior at McMurtry College majoring in Economics and Social Policy Analysis . She is interested in human capital development , especially how investment in traditionally underprivileged communities affects the economy as a whole .
Rachel Moore
RISE Award in Mathematical Economic Analysis
The RISE Award in Mathematical Economic Analysis is sponsored by the RISE Council and is awarded to the rising senior majoring in MTEC with the highest GPA in courses for the major . The 2021 winner is Lucas Tyler .
Lucas Tyler
Lucas Tyler enjoys sports , both playing and watching , above pretty much everything else . Along those same lines , he likes spending time out in nature and wants to see as much of our natural world preserved as possible . He wasn ’ t certain what to do with his Economics degree when he first decided to do it , but he thinks the picture has crystallized a little bit . Given that the world largely revolves around our international economy , he is interested in seeing ways economic power can be leveraged to support sustainable projects and hopefully offset some of the negative effects we have had on the world .
Patricia and Robert H . Parks Jr . Prize for Excellence in Economics
The Patricia and Robert H . Parks Jr . Prize for Excellence in Economics is awarded to an outstanding ECON or MTEC student who is entering the work force upon graduation . The 2021 winner is Nathan Kaplan .
Ronald Soligo Public Policy Essay Prize
The Ronald Soligo Public Policy Essay Prize is named after Emeritus Professor Ron Soligo , who was known for his research in development and energy economics and his dedication to our graduate program , which he directed for twenty years . The 2021 winner is Autumn Engebretson .
Autumn Engebretson is a senior at Duncan College majoring in Mathematical Economic Analysis and Managerial Studies . Her thesis explored “ Carbon Dioxide Pipeline Development in Texas for the Scaled Deployment of Carbon Capture , Utilization , and Storage .” During her time at Rice , Autumn was heavily involved with Rice Business Society , public economics research at the Baker Institute , and the Academic Fellows program . After graduation , she will be joining 547 Energy , a Houston-based clean energy private equity firm , as a private equity analyst .
Autumn Engebretson
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