This session introduces members to what it means to pursue an Phd in Economics, the increasingly common step between undergraduate study and a PhD in economics. Nate Dominitz will walk through what pre-doc roles involve, how they strengthen a graduate school application, and how to find and apply for them. The talk is aimed at students weighing research careers and anyone curious about the path into a PhD in economics.

General Body Meetings are the Forum's regular gathering, held on the second Friday of each month. Each meeting is where members hear updates, weigh in on decisions, and help shape the direction of the club. Regular attendance is also what qualifies members to vote and run for leadership.

At Harris, students learn to use data to tell powerful stories and create solutions to today's most pressing challenges. Our faculty are global thought leaders, and our alumni network spans the world.

We invite you to join us for this informal session which will provide an overview of Harris degree and credential programs, career pathways in public policy and related fields, and insights into the admissions process.

You are welcome to bring a copy of your resume or personal statement draft for a brief review and practical advice you can use right away.

Light refreshments will be provided during the session.

Join us for "What's Up With Bond Markets?", the first installment of The Macro Brief Seminar series presented by Zachary Ramsey. This session offers a comprehensive introduction to US Treasuries, yield curve dynamics, and the story behind America's growing national debt. We'll start with the fundamentals of bonds, including how prices and yields move against each other, then decode what the yield curve tells us about the economy and recession risk. From there we'll explore repo markets and key rate benchmarks like SOFR, survey the roughly $40 trillion Treasury market and its full menu of securities, and break down how Treasury auctions actually work. The back half turns to the headlines: why long-term borrowing costs have hit their highest levels since 2001, how the debt problem compares across major economies like Japan, Germany, the UK, and France, and the latest policy moves from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and the Federal Reserve ahead of the September FOMC meeting. We'll close with an open discussion on whether structural inflation is here to stay now that the national debt has crossed $40 trillion. Whether you're new to fixed income or a seasoned macro watcher, come ready to learn and share your take. A Q&A and group discussion will follow.