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Master of Economics Student Association

The Master of Economics Student Association (MESA)  is the Columbia Economics department’s student organization for MA students.

Mission Statement

  • To make our collective voice be heard pertaining to program-related matters
  • To bring together our student body through academic, professional and social events
  • To help with advancing our academic and career interests by connecting us with resources

Current MESA Board

Shilong Feng

Shilong Feng

Co-President

sf3272@columbia.edu

 Yida Lu

Yida Lu

Co-President

yl5715@columbia.edu

Jaanvi Jairath

Jaanvi Jairath

Board Member

jj3462@columbia.edu

Advaith Jayakumar

Advaith Jayakumar

Board Member

aj3319@columbia.edu

Current Committees

MA Academics

  • Consolidate class feedback and concerns about the program
  • Enforce academic integrity
  • Gather and build a database of useful notes, materials, practice questions and general exam resources

PhD and Research

  • Complement program and the faculty in their support for PhD applicants
  • Exchange info on PhD and RA positions from alumni and current PhD students
  • Encourage class members with prior application/RA experiences to share

Professional Careers

  • Leverage alumni connections
  • Streamline networking information from all sources
  • Facilitate intra-class info sharing
1022 International Affairs Building (IAB)
Mail Code 3308  
420 West 118th Street
New York, NY 10027
Ph: (212) 854-3680
Fax: (212) 854-0749
Business Hours:
Mon–Fri, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

1022 International Affairs Building (IAB)

Mail Code 3308

420 West 118th Street

New York, NY 10027

Ph: (212) 854-3680
Fax: (212) 854-0749
Business Hours:
Mon–Fri, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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