Here are some highlights about me. If you need more detailed information, contact me.
Work Experience
Until last year, I taught economics, economic policy and statistics at the Department of Policy Analysis and Management (formerly, Consumer Economics and Housing) at Cornell University. In addition to the usual fare, I was instrumental in introducing interactive technologies to a number of large economics classes. Also, I did a lot of innovative programming on various Medicare related projects.
I am also one of the founding members of the Program on Freedom and Free Societies at Cornell.
Before coming to the U.S., I worked at the Research Department of the Central Bank of Turkey and at the METU Economics Department. I was also a translator for the TRT-CTW production of Sesame Street in Turkish and a guide and translator for the TRT 23rd April Children's Festival in Turkey. I also did some computer programming, book editing and various translation jobs while in college.
I was a member of the METU Drama Club and the METU Water Polo Team. These days, I am trying to learn horseback riding.
Education
- Ph.D. in Consumer Economics, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA
- M.A. in Economics, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA
- M.S. in Economics, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey
- B.S. in Economics, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey
- Sct. Knuds Gymnasium, Odense, Denmark (American Field Service Exchange Student)
- TED Ankara College Foundation Private High School, Ankara, Turkey
Languages
Turkish, English and Danish.
