#EconSisters were also well represented at today’s event! #EconDiversity

Judith Chevalier notes that we need to find better ways to support parenthood, including ways for men to better participate in parenthood. The gender neutral “stop the clock” policies seem to have not worked. #econdiversity

Amanda Bayer flags that the AEA will soon be releasing best practices; one of @LGBTQ_Econ’s key priority areas in the coming year is to supplement such efforts from an LGBT+ lens! #econdiversity

Susan Collins rightly suggests we place as much focus on what’s going right as we do on what’s going wrong. That includes putting resources behind what’s going right (eg, @PhDEI_Econ)! #econdiversity

@AEACSWEP’s Chevalier discusses the importance of role-models at the point of entry into the discipline (ie, AP Econ & intro classes), sharing great ideas on how to “import” role models through the use of videos of URM economists talking about their research. #econdiversity

Yellen and Bayer both point out that it’s not just about having more URMs in the room; it’s about the benefits of us being in the room: new ideas, new methodologies, new perspectives, new questions! #econdiversity

Kaye Husbands Fealing asks that we look beyond “the ratios” to consider how URMs are supported more holistically once hired (eg, who makes decisions about funding of research). #econdiversity

@davidmwessel shares findings from a recent data collection effort, showcasing that government tends to be more diverse but still has a way to go. Measurement is an all-important step in guiding conversations about how we can improve. #econdiversity

Paraphrasing @Lagarde, Yellen says, “if Lehman Brothers had instead been Lehman Sisters, the financial crisis might have been avoided.” She tends to agree. #econdiversity