The AEA is introducing 15 lightning round sessions to its @ASSAmeeting program this year to shine a spotlight on many economic viewpoints, encourage conversation, and promote peer-to-peer networking. Learn more about this new session format at aeaweb.org/news/assa-2025….

The AEA welcomes Linda Tesar (University of Michigan), who has been appointed the new chair of CSWEP!  The AEA would like to thank Anusha Chari (@unc_econ) for her leadership as chair over the past two and a half years.

Applications are open now for two CeMENT mentoring workshops for women and non-binary junior faculty in tenure-track positions.  The workshops will follow the 2025 ASSA Annual Meeting in San Francisco. Applications are due August 15, 2024.  Learn more at aeaweb.org/about-aea/comm….

ICYMI, AEA members are invited to take this anonymous 10-minute survey designed by the AEA Ad Hoc Committee on the Use of Social Media in Economics. Learn more and complete the survey by August 5 at survey.sogolytics.com/survey1.aspx?k….

The AEA welcomes the new directors of the AEA Mentoring Program: Fenaba R. Addo (UNC-Chapel Hill-CH) and Fernando Lozano (Pomona College Economics). We thank outgoing directors Francisca Antman  (CU_Economics) and Dr. Trevon D Logan (Ohio State) for their years of service!

With the goal of promoting a fair and inclusive job market, the AEA is asking employers to consider following a specific timeline for interviews and flyouts for the upcoming job cycle. See aeaweb.org/news/member-an… for more information.

Register now for a live workshop on “Finding Alignment on Different Perspective” to learn about tools to engage more productively. The workshop will be held by the AEA Ombuds Team on September 19 at Noon ET. mwi-org.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

AEA digital literature brochures about AEA initiatives and resources are a great resource for departments, faculty, and students. You can view and download them at aeaweb.org/resources/broc….

Nominations for the CSWEP Carolyn Shaw Bell Award are due by September 20. Learn more at aeaweb.org/news/call-for-….

Don't miss your chance to apply for the CSWEP 2025 CeMENT workshops, which aim to mentor junior faculty! Sign up by August 15 at aeaweb.org/about-aea/comm….

Nominations for the CSWEP Elaine Bennett Research Prize are due by September 20. Learn more at aeaweb.org/news/call-for-….

Voting for the 2025 AEA officers has begun. Members can find more information about the candidates here: aeaweb.org/about-aea/lead…

The AEA Research Highlights Podcast has over 77 episodes of short interviews with authors of research published in AEA Journals. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts or visit aeaweb.org/research/podca….

Did you know that the AEA offers complimentary access to its journals for high school teachers and students? Sign up at aeaweb.org/resources/stud….

Nominations are open until October 1 for the annual AEA Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes the volunteer efforts of individuals who have served the profession. Learn more at aeaweb.org/about-aea/hono….

Don't miss the AEA Panel Sessions at #ASSA2025!  Learn more about the important topics to be covered this year at aeaweb.org/news/assa-2025….

The deadline is approaching for the annual Andrew Brimmer Undergraduate Essay Prize, named for the first Black member of the Federal Reserve Board. Applications should be submitted by October 11. aeaweb.org/about-aea/hono….

Nominations are open until October 1 for the annual AEA Distinguished Economic Education Award, which acknowledges excellence in economic education at a national level. Learn more at aeaweb.org/about-aea/hono….

Last call for nominations for the CSWEP Carolyn Shaw Bell Award. The deadline is September 20. Learn more at aeaweb.org/news/call-for-….

Now is the time to apply for the many initiatives launched by the AEA to promote diversity and inclusion in the economics profession. Grants, awards, and other opportunities are available! For more information, visit aeaweb.org/about-aea/comm….