Dr. Ruth Getter Award Announced
The Boston University Department of Economics is honored to announce the founding of the Dr. Ruth Getter Award, a permanently endowed fund to provide financial aid to women seeking a PhD in economics at BU.
“The Getter Award is great news for our department,” says Marc Rysman, Chair of Economics. “Supporting the success of women studying economics is a priority for our department and our field and to have the support of our alumni for this is amazing. A number of our faculty knew Dr. Getter as a student here and recall her vibrant energy. This award provides a great way to honor her and her trailblazing career.”
The award is made possible through gifts from Karyn Polak and Dr. Aaron J Polak in loving memory of Aaron’s mother. Dr. Getter was a noted economist who broke barriers, particularly as the first female chief economist of a Canadian bank. She was well-known for her appearances in print and television and for her clear explanations of her complex field. She earned her PhD in Economics at Boston University in 1983.