April Burrage, Ph.D.
@aprilburrage.bsky.social
Provostial Fellow at Stanford University
Economist focused on entrepreneurship, innovation, and labor
https://aprilburrage.com/
Economist focused on entrepreneurship, innovation, and labor
https://aprilburrage.com/
Pinned
Gender diversity in academic entrepreneurship: Social impact motives and the NSF I-corps program
This study examines gender differences in the social impact and commercial motives for academic entrepreneurship using the National Science Foundation…
www.sciencedirect.com
🚨 New Paper 🚨
1/ What drives STEM researchers to pursue entrepreneurship? Our new publication in Research Policy, @inaganguli.bsky.social, Nilanjana Dasgupta, and I explore this question.
Key Takeaway: Social impact framing increased women's interest in entrepreneurship 🧵 #econsky
1/ What drives STEM researchers to pursue entrepreneurship? Our new publication in Research Policy, @inaganguli.bsky.social, Nilanjana Dasgupta, and I explore this question.
Key Takeaway: Social impact framing increased women's interest in entrepreneurship 🧵 #econsky
This week in my social entrepreneurship class: Kareem Saleh, CEO of Fairplay AI - World's 1st Fairness-as-a-Service company helps banks ensure fairer lending while boosting profits. Insights from his talk:
🔹Fairness through Awareness, not blind neutrality
🔹Addressing blind spots in models is crucial
🔹Fairness through Awareness, not blind neutrality
🔹Addressing blind spots in models is crucial
April 25, 2025 at 3:51 AM
This week in my social entrepreneurship class: Kareem Saleh, CEO of Fairplay AI - World's 1st Fairness-as-a-Service company helps banks ensure fairer lending while boosting profits. Insights from his talk:
🔹Fairness through Awareness, not blind neutrality
🔹Addressing blind spots in models is crucial
🔹Fairness through Awareness, not blind neutrality
🔹Addressing blind spots in models is crucial
Last Thursday in my Social Entrepreneurship class (MS&E 176), students heard from Anna Goldstein, Director of Impact at Prime Coalition on catalytic capital & impact investing, and from Miz Bernardo from the College of Engineering on public speaking. #SocialEntrepreneurship #Stanford
April 22, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Last Thursday in my Social Entrepreneurship class (MS&E 176), students heard from Anna Goldstein, Director of Impact at Prime Coalition on catalytic capital & impact investing, and from Miz Bernardo from the College of Engineering on public speaking. #SocialEntrepreneurship #Stanford
Praying for those affected and the greater Tallahassee community. My brother is a graduate student at FSU. He is ok and was not on campus at the time. #FSU
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Shooting at Florida State University sends unknown number of people to nearby hospital, hospital spokesperson says.
April 17, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Praying for those affected and the greater Tallahassee community. My brother is a graduate student at FSU. He is ok and was not on campus at the time. #FSU
Started teaching my Social Entrepreneurship course today! Over the next 10 weeks, students will design ventures that tackle real-world challenges—combining innovation with impact. Guest speakers from the field are joining us too. Can’t wait to share more soon! #Teaching #SocialEntrepreneurship
April 1, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Started teaching my Social Entrepreneurship course today! Over the next 10 weeks, students will design ventures that tackle real-world challenges—combining innovation with impact. Guest speakers from the field are joining us too. Can’t wait to share more soon! #Teaching #SocialEntrepreneurship
Getting tons of student emails with the quarter starting next week 😅. I’m basically saying the same thing over and over: repeating my absence policy located on the syllabus.
March 27, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Getting tons of student emails with the quarter starting next week 😅. I’m basically saying the same thing over and over: repeating my absence policy located on the syllabus.
One thing academics have in common is their disdain for economists. When I introduce myself at non-economics conferences as an economist, the conversation inevitably steers towards their disdain for the profession. It's interesting.
March 22, 2025 at 7:48 PM
One thing academics have in common is their disdain for economists. When I introduce myself at non-economics conferences as an economist, the conversation inevitably steers towards their disdain for the profession. It's interesting.
Excited to teach this Spring quarter starting in late March, but managing time is a concern. My main goal this quarter is to submit a paper and make significant progress on another project. Any other tips on balancing research and teaching effectively? Is it possible? #econsky
January 29, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Excited to teach this Spring quarter starting in late March, but managing time is a concern. My main goal this quarter is to submit a paper and make significant progress on another project. Any other tips on balancing research and teaching effectively? Is it possible? #econsky
"There is nothing new about poverty. What is new is that we now have the resources to get rid of it. – MLK
I study disparities in innovation and entrepreneurship
Check out my thread on our paper exploring how social impact framing inspires women in STEM to pursue entrepreneurship👇
Happy #MLK Day!
I study disparities in innovation and entrepreneurship
Check out my thread on our paper exploring how social impact framing inspires women in STEM to pursue entrepreneurship👇
Happy #MLK Day!
🚨 New Paper 🚨
1/ What drives STEM researchers to pursue entrepreneurship? Our new publication in Research Policy, @inaganguli.bsky.social, Nilanjana Dasgupta, and I explore this question.
Key Takeaway: Social impact framing increased women's interest in entrepreneurship 🧵 #econsky
1/ What drives STEM researchers to pursue entrepreneurship? Our new publication in Research Policy, @inaganguli.bsky.social, Nilanjana Dasgupta, and I explore this question.
Key Takeaway: Social impact framing increased women's interest in entrepreneurship 🧵 #econsky
Gender diversity in academic entrepreneurship: Social impact motives and the NSF I-corps program
This study examines gender differences in the social impact and commercial motives for academic entrepreneurship using the National Science Foundation…
www.sciencedirect.com
January 20, 2025 at 5:47 PM
"There is nothing new about poverty. What is new is that we now have the resources to get rid of it. – MLK
I study disparities in innovation and entrepreneurship
Check out my thread on our paper exploring how social impact framing inspires women in STEM to pursue entrepreneurship👇
Happy #MLK Day!
I study disparities in innovation and entrepreneurship
Check out my thread on our paper exploring how social impact framing inspires women in STEM to pursue entrepreneurship👇
Happy #MLK Day!
Twitter isn’t what it used to be—#EconTwitter has slowed down. Algorithm tweaks likely play a role amongst other things, and many X users share the frustration. My FYP is full of people I don’t follow and topics I don’t engage with. Hoping for better updates! #econsky
January 19, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Twitter isn’t what it used to be—#EconTwitter has slowed down. Algorithm tweaks likely play a role amongst other things, and many X users share the frustration. My FYP is full of people I don’t follow and topics I don’t engage with. Hoping for better updates! #econsky
The Waymo taxis are weird, interesting, and cool all at the same time. Idk how I feel about it but it was an experience.
January 18, 2025 at 11:03 PM
The Waymo taxis are weird, interesting, and cool all at the same time. Idk how I feel about it but it was an experience.
🚨 New Paper 🚨
1/ What drives STEM researchers to pursue entrepreneurship? Our new publication in Research Policy, @inaganguli.bsky.social, Nilanjana Dasgupta, and I explore this question.
Key Takeaway: Social impact framing increased women's interest in entrepreneurship 🧵 #econsky
1/ What drives STEM researchers to pursue entrepreneurship? Our new publication in Research Policy, @inaganguli.bsky.social, Nilanjana Dasgupta, and I explore this question.
Key Takeaway: Social impact framing increased women's interest in entrepreneurship 🧵 #econsky
Gender diversity in academic entrepreneurship: Social impact motives and the NSF I-corps program
This study examines gender differences in the social impact and commercial motives for academic entrepreneurship using the National Science Foundation…
www.sciencedirect.com
January 16, 2025 at 7:33 PM
🚨 New Paper 🚨
1/ What drives STEM researchers to pursue entrepreneurship? Our new publication in Research Policy, @inaganguli.bsky.social, Nilanjana Dasgupta, and I explore this question.
Key Takeaway: Social impact framing increased women's interest in entrepreneurship 🧵 #econsky
1/ What drives STEM researchers to pursue entrepreneurship? Our new publication in Research Policy, @inaganguli.bsky.social, Nilanjana Dasgupta, and I explore this question.
Key Takeaway: Social impact framing increased women's interest in entrepreneurship 🧵 #econsky
Reposted by April Burrage, Ph.D.
Open call for applications, NBER Entrepreneurship Research Boot Camp 2025. Workshop to be held in Cambridge, MA on July 14-18, 2025. Submit applications by 11:59pm EDT on February 15, 2025. More informat... https://www.nber.org/calls-papers-and-proposals/nber-entrepreneurship-research-boot-camp-2025
January 9, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Open call for applications, NBER Entrepreneurship Research Boot Camp 2025. Workshop to be held in Cambridge, MA on July 14-18, 2025. Submit applications by 11:59pm EDT on February 15, 2025. More informat... https://www.nber.org/calls-papers-and-proposals/nber-entrepreneurship-research-boot-camp-2025
I've discovered my most productive days come when I focus on just 2 tasks. This simple strategy boosts my focus and helps me complete everything efficiently! #Productivity #Focus #WorkSmart
January 6, 2025 at 6:46 PM
I've discovered my most productive days come when I focus on just 2 tasks. This simple strategy boosts my focus and helps me complete everything efficiently! #Productivity #Focus #WorkSmart
I write better late at night or super early in the morning. I wonder why that is?
January 4, 2025 at 6:48 AM
I write better late at night or super early in the morning. I wonder why that is?
I assume this is referring to U.S. citizens and green card holders. I’m curious how many actually choose to stay in Economics departments if they remain in academia—I know I didn’t.
News from #ASSA2025: There are only about 30 Black economists who received their PhDs after 2006 in economics departments. The share of economists who are Black has remained at 3% over the last 15+ years. The share of economists who are Hispanic has increased to 6% from 4% over the same timespan.
January 3, 2025 at 6:51 PM
I assume this is referring to U.S. citizens and green card holders. I’m curious how many actually choose to stay in Economics departments if they remain in academia—I know I didn’t.
Reposted by April Burrage, Ph.D.
Hi, #EconSky! I’m Anderson, a 6th year PhD candidate at the University of Virginia. For those going to ASSA this week, I’ll be presenting my job market paper, The Effects of Privacy Regulation on the Supply of Stolen Data, during the CSMGEP session tomorrow at 8AM. Here’s a short thread about it
January 2, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Hi, #EconSky! I’m Anderson, a 6th year PhD candidate at the University of Virginia. For those going to ASSA this week, I’ll be presenting my job market paper, The Effects of Privacy Regulation on the Supply of Stolen Data, during the CSMGEP session tomorrow at 8AM. Here’s a short thread about it
The Law School association was able to move their conference due to the hotel worker strike. #econsky abc7news.com/post/san-fra...
SF hotel workers strike prompts law school association to move annual conference to new location
A massive hotel workers strike in San Francisco is starting to impact upcoming conferences, forcing them to relocate. The Association of American Law Schools says it will not ask its attendees to cros...
abc7news.com
December 7, 2024 at 9:38 PM
The Law School association was able to move their conference due to the hotel worker strike. #econsky abc7news.com/post/san-fra...
Great time at the at the Innovation Information Initiative (I3) meeting. There are some really exciting public datasets that will shape the future of research on entrepreneurship and innovation. #econsky
December 7, 2024 at 6:49 PM
Great time at the at the Innovation Information Initiative (I3) meeting. There are some really exciting public datasets that will shape the future of research on entrepreneurship and innovation. #econsky
Reposted by April Burrage, Ph.D.
Always fun to get to meet up with coauthors in person! @aprilburrage.bsky.social @jeffrlin.bsky.social
At the Innovation Information Initiative (I3) meetings tomorrow, link to the livestream here:
www.nber.org/conferences/...
At the Innovation Information Initiative (I3) meetings tomorrow, link to the livestream here:
www.nber.org/conferences/...
December 7, 2024 at 2:10 AM
Always fun to get to meet up with coauthors in person! @aprilburrage.bsky.social @jeffrlin.bsky.social
At the Innovation Information Initiative (I3) meetings tomorrow, link to the livestream here:
www.nber.org/conferences/...
At the Innovation Information Initiative (I3) meetings tomorrow, link to the livestream here:
www.nber.org/conferences/...
I have some exciting research coming out early 2025 on entrepreneurship and innovation. Looking forward to sharing!
December 6, 2024 at 5:05 AM
I have some exciting research coming out early 2025 on entrepreneurship and innovation. Looking forward to sharing!
Reposted by April Burrage, Ph.D.
I'm hiring a one-year post doc for research on AI, new tech and Future of Work
Ideal candidate has Special Sworn Status and Census RDC experience.
Interfolio link: apply.interfolio.com/158246
(NYU's term for "post doc" is "research scientist")
AEA JOE link:
www.aeaweb.org/joe/listing....
Ideal candidate has Special Sworn Status and Census RDC experience.
Interfolio link: apply.interfolio.com/158246
(NYU's term for "post doc" is "research scientist")
AEA JOE link:
www.aeaweb.org/joe/listing....
American Economic Association: JOE Listings - August 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
www.aeaweb.org
December 4, 2024 at 8:25 PM
I'm hiring a one-year post doc for research on AI, new tech and Future of Work
Ideal candidate has Special Sworn Status and Census RDC experience.
Interfolio link: apply.interfolio.com/158246
(NYU's term for "post doc" is "research scientist")
AEA JOE link:
www.aeaweb.org/joe/listing....
Ideal candidate has Special Sworn Status and Census RDC experience.
Interfolio link: apply.interfolio.com/158246
(NYU's term for "post doc" is "research scientist")
AEA JOE link:
www.aeaweb.org/joe/listing....
On top of the worker strike this year, The ASSA meeting should be moved to late spring or summer in the future. Starting the year with a conference is unappealing. Once existing contracts for locations are fulfilled, this change should be seriously considered. #econsky
December 4, 2024 at 3:48 AM
On top of the worker strike this year, The ASSA meeting should be moved to late spring or summer in the future. Starting the year with a conference is unappealing. Once existing contracts for locations are fulfilled, this change should be seriously considered. #econsky