@AllenQuaye

Assistant Professor of Economics @SeattlePacific | Alumnus @VTAgEcon, @Universityofga | Applied Econometrics, Data Science & Viz. | R

 Seattle, WA
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Joined May 2021
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Very proud to have received the Emerging Scholar Award from the Committee on the Opportunities and Status of Blacks in Agricultural Economics (COSBAE) at the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association and Western Agricultural Economics Association joint annual meeting in Denver
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Reflecting on my first year as an Assistant Professor of Economics at Seattle Pacific University, I am grateful for the growth, meaningful connections, and rewarding experiences this journey has brought.
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I am especially honored to have received the Lisa Klein Surdyk Teacher of the Year award during my first year in the Division of Business & Government. This recognition motivates me to keep learning, improving, and creating engaging learning experiences that help students thrive.
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A heartfelt thank you to my students and colleagues for making this year memorable. One year down, and so much more to come!
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Teaching Statistics and Macroeconomics this quarter has been a meaningful experience. From the first day, my aim was to know my students and create an environment where they felt comfortable asking questions and engaging with the material.
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... when concepts are practiced step by step. Over time, I noticed students became more comfortable connecting data to economic questions. Group projects allowed students to collaborate, apply concepts together, and present their work to the class, ...
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... reinforcing both teamwork and communication skills. Seeing students grow in confidence and skill over the semester has been incredibly rewarding, and I’m excited to watch them apply what they’ve learned in future courses and beyond.
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Leonard-Allen Q. retweeted
Virginia Tech AgEcon@VTAgEcon14 Aug 2025
We are so happy for you and all the hard work! Congrats!
Leonard-Allen Q.@AllenQuaye14 Aug 2025
I’m excited and relieved to have successfully defended my PhD dissertation. It’s been a long journey of hard work, late nights, and continuous learning. I couldn’t have made it here without the support of my committee, mentors, friends, family, and department during this stint.
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I’m excited and relieved to have successfully defended my PhD dissertation. It’s been a long journey of hard work, late nights, and continuous learning. I couldn’t have made it here without the support of my committee, mentors, friends, family, and department during this stint.
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Virginia Tech AgEcon@VTAgEcon30 Jul 2025
A BIG CONGRATS TO LEO! We are so #VTagecon proud of you and your accomplishments. Well deserved!!!!
Leonard-Allen Q.@AllenQuaye30 Jul 2025
Very proud to have received the Emerging Scholar Award from the Committee on the Opportunities and Status of Blacks in Agricultural Economics (COSBAE) at the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association and Western Agricultural Economics Association joint annual meeting in Denver
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I also had the opportunity to be a moderator for the ‘Land Use and Agriculture’ selected paper session and present my paper on corn basis volatility. I'm grateful to my advisors, mentors, colleagues, and the COSBAE for their support.
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Many thanks to the Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences for the travel grant that made this trip possible.
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This Spring, I took on a challenge: serving as Instructor of Record for Principles of Macroeconomics in the @VTAgEcon, leading a class of 60+ students. It was challenging and, honestly, a little intimidating at first, but it turned into one of the most rewarding experiences ...
Classroom - first day of class

ALT Classroom - first day of class

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... a mix of slides, handwritten walkthroughs, and live polling—because no one wants 60 minutes of straight lecturing (including me). I learned to balance structure with flexibility and theory with practical relevance.
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This experience pushed me to grow, sharpened my teaching skills, and boosted my confidence in the classroom. I’m proud of how the course came together—and even more grateful for the opportunity to lead and learn as an instructor.
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I had an incredible experience presenting my research at NCCC-134 in Chicago! It was energizing to connect with brilliant minds from around the world, all passionate about Commodity Price Analysis, Forecasting, and Market Risk Management. I ran into familiar faces and new ones.
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I hope to see them for years to come. There’s nothing like seeing your work through new eyes, thanks to the sharp questions and fresh perspectives that lead to at least five new open tabs on my browser. A huge thanks to the organizers and everyone who joined my session!
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Teaching Macro Principles this spring, and every time a student calls me 'Professor' or 'Dr.,' I feel like I'm starring in an academic sitcom. Who gave me this much responsibility?! 😂 I have to remind myself not to laugh but only call it character-building.
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