top of page

About

I am a second year Ph.D. student at the University of Pennsylvania.  My research interests include the use of applied microeconometric methods and randomized controlled trials to investigate the impact of high-impact tutoring, mentorship programs, and financial aid on student success.  Previously, I worked as a Research Data Analyst at the Stanford Graduate School of Education. 

 

For the complete details of my academic and professional careers, please see the Curriculum Vitae below. 

When I'm not cleaning data sets or running regressions, I am a competitive ultramarathon runner at the 50km, 100km, and 100 mile distances. This hobby-turned-lifestyle has led me to some of the most remote places on the map, and has given me the opportunity to make many new and lasting friends.

IMG_0687.jpg
IMG_0686.jpg

Education

University of Pennsylvania

Ph.D, Education Policy (In Progress)

The University of Edinburgh

Master of Science with Merit, Economics (Econometrics)

Dissertation: "State-Level Merit Aid and Collegiate Success: A Comprehensive Analysis" (Result: Distinction)

Tulane University 

Bachelor of Arts w. Latin & Departmental Honors, Economics

 Coordinate Major, Musical Cultures of the Gulf South

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics; School of Science and Engineering (SSE)

Philadelphia, PA

2028 (Expected)

Edinburgh, Scotland

2021-2022

New Orleans, LA

2017-2021

Selected Fellowships & Awards

Roe L. Johns Student Travel Grant

2025

Association for Education Finance and Policy ($400)

Fontaine Individual Research Grant

2024

University of Pennsylvania Office of the Provost ($300)

GSESG Individual Conference Grant

2024

Graduate School of Education Student Government ($250)

Fontaine Society Fellow

2024 - Present

University of Pennsylvania Office of the Provost

Dean's Fellowship

2024 - Present

University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education

Pre-Doctoral Diversity Fellow

2023

Association for Education Finance and Policy ($2,000)

The Edinburgh Award

2022

Edinburgh University Students' Association  

Undergraduate Research Award in Economics

2021

Tulane University Department of Economics

Eagle Scout Award

2015

Scouting America (Formerly Boy Scouts of America)

Contact
Information

University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education

3700 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

  • LinkedIn

©2025 by Evan M. Bennett.

bottom of page