Sendhil Mullainathan
Roman Family University Professor of Computation and Behavioral Science
Sendhil Mullainathan
John Zich
Machine Learning in Economics Summer Institute 2023 (MLESI23)
August 16-23, 2023
Announcing MLESI '23!
We are happy to announce applications are now open for the Machine Learning in Economics Summer Institute, which will be held in Chicago, August 16-23, 2023. The deadline for applications is March 17.
Program Description:
Every August, CAAI hosts the Machine Learning in Economics Summer Institute (MLESI), organized by Jens Ludwig, Sendhil Mullainathan, Ashesh Rambachan (MIT), and Jann Spiess (Stanford). Modeled after similar programs in behavioral economics, the Institute brings together leading researchers with advanced graduate students and junior faculty to build community and push forward cutting-edge research ideas. Past visiting faculty included Susan Athey, Guido Imbens, Annie Liang, Manish Raghavan, Stefan Wager, and many others bridging computer science, statistics, and economics. The list of participating faculty for this year is forthcoming.
Goal of the program:
1. to introduce researchers to the new methods and data used in machine learning (e.g., supervised and unsupervised learning algorithms, machine vision, text analysis), and how they relate to longstanding questions around causal inference, experimental design, fairness and bias, and econometric theory; and
2. to build intuitions for how these methods can open up new questions for economists in fields like macroeconomics, behavioral science, health, development, public, labor, or applied microeconomics generally.
Format:
MLESI23 will be held in-person on the University of Chicago campus in beautiful Hyde Park. The program typically includes lectures, panel discussions, tutorials, office hours, and social activities.
Eligibility:
Participation in the full program is by application, and limited to around 30 Ph.D. students and early-career researchers (post-docs and junior faculty who have completed their Ph.D. program in 2020 or later). Candidates in economics and related disciplines (e.g., computer science, statistics, etc.) who have a strong interest and advanced training in formal economics are welcome to apply.
Application:
Applicants are required to submit their CV, an unofficial transcript, and a research/interest statement. Ph.D. students must also submit one letter of recommendation.
Applications for MLESI23 are open until March 17.
Organizers
Jens Ludwig
Edwin A. and Betty L. Bergman Distinguished Service Professor, Harris School of Public Policy
Jens Ludwig
Jann Spiess
Assistant Professor of Operations, Information & Technology, Stanford Graduate School of Business
Jann Spiess
Ashesh Rambachan
Assistant Professor in Economics, MIT
Ashesh RambachanFAQ
There is no registration fee or cost to attend MLESI22.
Student accommodations will be offered at no charge on the UChicago campus. Breakfast and lunch will be served during the program each day. Dinners will be served during group activities most evenings.
We expect students to seek their own funding for travel. If they are unable to find appropriate funding, they may request financial aid by emailing us. Please include demonstrated need and approximate budget for requested funds.
No, the Summer Institute this year will be fully in-person, and we look forward to engaging with you on campus.
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