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Aurora De Luca wins Pamela Yoon Award in Economics
We are pleased to announce that Aurora De Luca, current Vice President of the Economics Student Society, has been awarded the 2024 Pamela Yoon Award in Economics.
Founded by SFU Economics alumnus Pamela Yoon, the award (valued at $1,000) is granted annually to full-time undergraduate students who have demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in finance after graduation.
Aurora De Luca
"My name is Aurora De Luca, and I am a 4th-year student at SFU and the Vice-president of the SFU Economics Student Society. I will be graduating in December 2024 with a Joint Honour in Economics and Business, with concentrations in Economic Data Analysis and Finance.
I originally started as a Business student but took my first Economics class and fell in love with how Economics influences one’s perspective and understanding of the world. In particular, the concentration in Economic Data Analysis offered by the department deepened my passion for Econometrics and its applications in a data-driven world. The application of mathematics, statistical inference, and economic theory perfectly complemented my passion for quantitative finance and investment analysis.
Upon graduation, I will start working as an Associate Consultant at Mastercard, where I previously interned in an environment where I can advance my quantitative and communication skills. Outside of school, you are most likely to see me walking around Vancouver or hiking with my dog!
I thank the Economics department, not only for their continuous support throughout my academic journey but also for fostering an exceptional and inclusive community within the economics student body. This environment has enabled me to connect with amazing and inspiring individuals."
Congratulations Aurora!