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UPSE – PCED Technical Training Series – Stata II (Basic Econometrics using Data) 2nd Sem AY23-24
Stata II (Basic Econometrics using Stata)
• data analysis • statistical test • regressions models
April 22, 26, & 29, 2024 | Mondays and Friday, 9:00 AM – 12:00 NN via Zoom.
Trainer: Ms. Marife Lou L. Bacate
This is an online training; Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Priority will be given to students in advanced econometrics courses and thesis writers (Econ 199, Econ 299, Econ 300, Econ 400). Limited slots only. Other students and non-UPSE students may be accommodated depending on the available slots.
Register here: Stata II-2024 Registration
** Closing date for Stata II registration is on April 15, 2024. **
For more information, please email: upsetraining.upd@up.edu.ph
UPSE – PCED Technical Training Series – R for Beginners (2nd Sem AY23-24)
R for Beginners
- Introduction to R and RStudio •Data Types and Objects • Descriptive Statistics with R • Basic Statistical Tests with R • Data Management with R (tidyverse) • Data Visualization with R (ggplot2) • Regression Analysis with R.
April 13, 20, 27 and May 4, & 11, 2024 (face-to-face) | Saturdays (10am – 3pm) | Elizabeth Yu Gokongwei Lecture Room, UPSE Encarnacion Hall.
Trainer: Prof. Adrian Matthew Glova
Assistant Professor, University of the Philippines School of Statistics
This is an onsite training; Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Priority will be given to new econometrics students (e.g., Econ 131 & Econ 132) and new graduate students. Limited slots only. Other students and non-UPSE students may be accommodated depending on the available slots.
Register here: R for Beginners-2024 Registration
** Closing date for R Training registration is on April 8, 2024. **
For more information, please email: upsetraining.upd@up.edu.ph
UPSE – PCED Technical Training Series – Stata I (Introduction to Stata) 2nd Sem AY23-24
Stata I (Introduction to Stata)
• Stata interface • coding syntax • using do files • database management •graphs •tables
April 8, 12, & 15, 2024 | Monday and Friday, 9:00 AM – 12:00 NN via Zoom.
Trainer: Ms. Marife Lou L. Bacate
This is an online training; Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Priority will be given to new econometrics students (e.g., Econ 131) and new graduate students. Limited slots only. Other students and non-UPSE students may be accommodated depending on the available slots.
Register here: Stata1-2024 Registration
** Closing date for Stata I registration is on April 1, 2024. **
For more information, please email: upsetraining.upd@up.edu.ph
UPSE PDE – PCED RPA Memorial Lecture Series – 8 Feb 2024
SAVE THE DATE: FEBRUARY 8!
The alumni of the UPSE Program in Development Economics, in partnership with the Philippine Center for Economic Development (PCED), invite you to the 2nd Ruperto P. Alonzo (RPA) Memorial Lecture on 8 February 2024, 3:00 PM, to be held at the Elizabeth Yu Gokongwei Room, UPSE Encarnacion Hall.
The lecture “Nuclear Option” will feature Undersecretary Sharon Garin of the Department of Energy (DOE) as main speaker and Atty. Jose “Jay” Layug as moderator. Irma Exconde, DOE’s Director for Electric Power Industry Management Bureau (EPIMB), Carlo Arcilla, Director of the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute, and Paolo Pagaduan, APMDD’s Renewable Energy and Just Transition Senior Lead, will compose the panel.
Register by scanning the QR Codes or clicking the links below:
| Onsite Registration | Zoom Registration |
UPSE – PCED Technical Training Series – R for Beginners
R for Beginners
• R and R Studio interface • packages • coding
• data management • visualization • tests • basic regressions
November 20, 25, 27 and December 2, 2023, Mondays and Saturdays (1 – 5pm)
Trainer: Mr. Thadeus Alvirey S. Tayona (PhD Candidate, UPSE)
This is a 16-hour course. Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Students currently enrolled or are planning to enroll in Econ 132 are highly encouraged to join.
Limited slots only. Non-UPSE students may be accommodated depending on the available slots.
Register here: https://bit.ly/R for Beginners-2023
** Closing date for R for Beginners registration is on November 16, 2023. **
For more information, please email: upsetraining.upd@up.edu.ph
UPSE – PCED Technical Training Series – Stata II (Basic Econometrics using Data)
Stata II (Basic Econometrics using Data)
• data analysis • statistical test • regressions models
October 21 & 28, 2023| Saturdays, 11:30 PM – 2:30 PM (AM session) and 3:30 PM – 5:30 (PM session), via Zoom
Trainer: Ms. Marife Lou L. Bacate
This is an online training; Participants are expected to attend both sessions (AM & PM sessions). Priority will be given to students in advanced econometrics courses and thesis writers (Econ 199, Econ 300 and Econ 400). Others will be accommodated depending on the available slots.
Please contact the UPSE Computer Lab to get your licensed copy of Stata.
Register here: https://bit.ly/Stata2-2023
** Closing date for Stata II registration is on October 17, 2023. **
For more information, please email: upsetraining.upd@up.edu.ph
PCED@50 Lecture Series – Ernesto M. Pernia
2 DAYS TO GO!
NEDA Secretary (2016-2020) and UPSE Professor Emeritus Dr. Ernesto M. Pernia is the main speaker of the upcoming PCED@50 Lecture on 17 November 2023, Friday, 3PM at the UPSE Auditorium.
Dr. Pernia’s lecture titled “PH: What Could Have Been, What Can Be Done?” will also feature discussants Dr. Adoracion Navarro of PIDS, Chief Economist Domini Velasquez of Chinabank, and Dr. Jaime Galvez Tan of Health Futures Foundation. Renowned journalist and anchor Ms. Karen Davila will host and moderate the event.
Scan the QR codes or register thru these links:
| Onsite Registration | Zoom Registration |
UPSE – PCED Technical Training Series – Stata I (Introduction to Stata)
Stata I (Introduction to Stata)
• Stata interface • coding syntax • using do files • database management •graphs •tables
October 7 & 14, 2023| Saturdays, 11:30 PM – 2:30 PM (AM session) and 3:30 PM – 5:30 (PM session), via Zoom
Trainer: Ms. Marife Lou L. Bacate
This is an online training; Participants are expected to attend both sessions (AM & PM sessions). Priority will be given to new economics students (Econ 131 and Econ 231) and new UPSE graduate students. Others will be accommodated depending on the available slots.
Please contact the UPSE Computer Lab to get your licensed copy of Stata.
Register here: https://bit.ly/Stata1-2023
** Closing date for Stata I registration is on October 4, 2023. **
For more information, please email: upsetraining.upd@up.edu.ph
UPSE-PCED Lecture – 4 October 2023
One more day to go!
Register for Dr. Noam Angrist’s lecture “Building Resilient Education Systems: Evidence from Large-Scale Randomized Trials in Five Countries” on October 4, 2023.
Joining Dr. Angrist are discussants Dr. Michael Alba, FEU Public Policy Center’s President, Dr. Ester Albano-Garcia, former CHED Chairperson, and Mr. Jaton Zulueta, AHA Learning Center’s President and Founder.
To register, scan the QR codes or click on the links below:
| Onsite Registration | Zoom Registration |
See you next Wednesday, 3PM at the Elizabeth Yu Gokongwei Lecture Room, UPSE Encarnacion Hall. Snacks and refreshments will be served!
PCED@50 Lecture Series – Dante B. Canlas
Today at the UPSE Auditorium
Don’t forget to register for the 5th lecture of the PCED@50 Lecture Series titled “Avoiding a Low Middle-Income Trap: Lessons Learned from the NEDA and Academe” to be held on 14 September 2023, Thursday, 3PM at the UPSE Auditorium.
Dr. Dante B. Canlas, NEDA Director-General from 2001 to 2002 and Professor Emeritus of the UP School of Economics, will be the main presenter. The lecture will also feature Former NEDA Director-General Dr. Jesus P. Estanislao, Former BSP Deputy Governor Mr. Diwa C. Guinigundo, and Former PIDS President Dr. Josef T. Yap as discussants. ANC’s Mimi Ong will be the host-moderator of the event.
Scan the QR codes or register thru these links:
| Onsite Registration | Zoom Registration |