Leonard-Allen
@AllenQuaye
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Alumnus @VTAgEcon, @Universityofga | Applied Econometrics, Data Science & Viz. | R
Joined May 2021
Very proud to have received the Emerging Scholar Award from the Committee on the Opportunities and Status of Blacks in Agricultural Economics (COSBAE) at the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association and Western Agricultural Economics Association joint annual meeting in Denver
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I’m excited and relieved to have successfully defended my PhD dissertation. It’s been a long journey of hard work, late nights, and continuous learning. I couldn’t have made it here without the support of my committee, mentors, friends, family, and department during this stint.
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Many thanks to the Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences for the travel grant that made this trip possible.
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I also had the opportunity to be a moderator for the ‘Land Use and Agriculture’ selected paper session and present my paper on corn basis volatility. I'm grateful to my advisors, mentors, colleagues, and the COSBAE for their support.
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This experience pushed me to grow, sharpened my teaching skills, and boosted my confidence in the classroom. I’m proud of how the course came together—and even more grateful for the opportunity to lead and learn as an instructor.
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. a mix of slides, handwritten walkthroughs, and live polling—because no one wants 60 minutes of straight lecturing (including me). I learned to balance structure with flexibility and theory with practical relevance.
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. of my academic journey so far. The students highlighted that the most impactful parts of the course were weekly homework that promoted consistent learning; In-class questions and written examples that made abstract ideas more relevant . .
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This Spring, I took on a challenge: serving as Instructor of Record for Principles of Macroeconomics in the @VTAgEcon, leading a class of 60+ students. It was challenging and, honestly, a little intimidating at first, but it turned into one of the most rewarding experiences .
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I hope to see them for years to come. There’s nothing like seeing your work through new eyes, thanks to the sharp questions and fresh perspectives that lead to at least five new open tabs on my browser. A huge thanks to the organizers and everyone who joined my session!
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I had an incredible experience presenting my research at NCCC-134 in Chicago! It was energizing to connect with brilliant minds from around the world, all passionate about Commodity Price Analysis, Forecasting, and Market Risk Management. I ran into familiar faces and new ones.
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Teaching Macro Principles this spring, and every time a student calls me 'Professor' or 'Dr.,' I feel like I'm starring in an academic sitcom. Who gave me this much responsibility?! 😂 I have to remind myself not to laugh but only call it character-building.
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RT @VTAgEcon: Twelve doctoral students take the global stage! 🌏.The Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics proudly provides stude….
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A big thank you to everyone who supported me on this journey, and to the AAEA-COSBAE for this prestigious recognition.
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and to develop and organize mentoring events for undergraduate students at minority-serving institutions in the U.S. The vibrant city of New Orleans (NOLA) delivered an amazing time with its rich culture, history, and delicious cuisine.
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It was an incredible opportunity to showcase my work and receive valuable feedback. Additionally, I was recognized with a fellowship by the AAEA-COSBAE to be a part of the first-ever cohort of students to receive mentoring, .
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At the AAEA (Agricultural & Applied Economics Association) conference I had the privilege of presenting my poster, sharing insights, and engaging in enriching discussions with peers and experts in the field. #AAEA24
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