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The Gravity of Homicide: Interpersonal Violence and International Trade
Does interpersonal violence diminish international trade? This paper seeks to answer this question using a PPML gravity model. The paper breaks trade into four sectors: manufactures, agriculture, services, and extraction. Across all sectors, negative relationships are found, but these relationships vary from sector to sector.
I began working as an RA for Professor Michael Anderson (Washington and Lee University) in June 2023, and this paper is the largest focus of mine in this role. The paper is authored by Michael A. Anderson, Morgan Dalton, Syed Rafay Hassan, and Stephen L. S. Smith.
View SRS (2023) Poster Request More DetailsEconometrics Lab 0: Getting Started with Stata
As an Econometrics Teaching Assistant, I aim to help students excel in all aspects of the course, but my greatest focus is on using Stata for data analysis. In the summer of 2023, I developed a new lab entitled “Getting Started with Stata.” Unlike other labs previously used in the course, this lab centers around a custom-designed, 46 slide PowerPoint presentation that introduces students to the basics of Stata’s interface, command syntax, and best practices. I also developed a quiz designed to be administered in the days after this lab. This lab and assignment were used in one semester and are scheduled to be included in the future.
Note: For pedagogical reasons, the materials cannot be posted publicly; please contact me to view the presentation and quiz.
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As a work-study employee of Washington and Lee’s Copy Center, I developed a system to allows all University students, faculty, and staff to report issues with any of the 50+ copiers across campus. Custom signage directs users to an online system that reports the issue immediately to Copy Services staff. This system has reduced paperwork and increased copier uptime.
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Bridging gaps between generations and skill-levels.
As a child, I was my family’s go-to source for computer help, but I realized that there was need outside my family, too. From 2015-2021, I operated a small business that helped local seniors get to know and use their technology. I performed services ranging from basic instruction to product installation to PC repair. The company was tailored specifically to seniors with targeted messaging techniques, low prices, and in-home offerings, as well as a focus on instruction over repair. Computer Companions was the only business in its class in the area, and it remains one of only a few in the United States.
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Empowering volunteers and streamlining service.
As a longtime member of my local Lions Leo Club, I noticed that clerical work reduced time spent serving and communication issues negatively impacted volunteer turnout. I designed MyLeos from scratch to give volunteers more time to serve, make it easier to serve, and to improve the relationship between Leo Clubs and their parent Lions Clubs. MyLeos remains in use in my former Leo Club.
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Fostering connection for academic success.
In tenth grade, I developed the Classly concept of student-run websites with course information. I operated a prototype website in my AP World History class which received high regards from students and teachers alike. The site made it easier to access course resources that students may have missed, and it better prepared learners for exams. Due to a lack of resources, I was unable to launch the service more broadly.
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I’m proud of the work that I’ve done, but I know that there’s always more to do. I’m always looking for ways to improve the lives of those around me. If you know of an issue that you think I might be able to solve, or if you’d like to learn more about my work, feel free to reach out.
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