My Journey to Become an Economist

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My name is Michael Giordano, and I am going to become an Economist.

I am still a long way away, but am working every day to make that a reality. I am currently in the process of constructing a solid foundation from which to build a life of research.

Preparation
- GRE Scores
- Mathematics
- Real Analysis (Math 320-A)
  - Status: Completed, B+
    - Institution: Northwestern University
- Probability and Stochastic Processes (Math 310-A)
  - Status: Completed, A
    - Institution: Northwestern University
- Linear Algebra (Math 240)
  - Status: Completed, A
    - Institution: Northwestern University
- Multiple Integration and Vector Calculus (Math 234)
  - Status: In Progress Summer 2019
    - Institution: Northwestern University
- Differential Calculus of Multivariable Functions (Math 230)
  - Status: In Progress Summer 2019
    - Institution: Northwestern University
- Calculus II (Math 231)
  - Status: Completed, A
    - Institution: University of Illinois: Urbana-Champaign
- Economics
- Macroeconomics (Econ 311)
  - Status, Completed, A
    - Institution: Northwestern University
- Microeconomics II (Econ 310-B)
  - Status: Completed, A
    - Institution: Northwestern University
- Microeconomics I (Econ 310-A)
  - Status: Completed, A
    - Institution: Northwestern University
- Introduction to Applied Econometrics (Econ 281)
  - Status: In Progress Summer 2019
    - Institution: Northwestern University
- Research/Teaching
  - Research Assistant, 2019
    - Institution: Northwestern University
      - Managing Professor: Edoardo Teso
  - Teaching Assistant, 2013
    - Institution: Illinois State University
      - Managing Professor: Rajeev Goel
Graduate Study
- Anticipated Start: Fall 2020-2021
Expand the Field
- I am early in the process, but have many ideas and interests across a range of topic areas. To speak with me, I may be reached Here.