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Student Co-Op Experience

Supporting meaningful work in data, modeling, and system development.

A Hands-On Student Experience

The WAEES student co-op experience provides undergraduates and graduate students with the opportunity to contribute directly to our work in global agricultural market modeling and analysis.


Unlike traditional internships, our co-op program functions as ongoing part-time employment where students integrate into real projects alongside senior analysts—students at WAEES are part of the core team.


Beyond project work, we also emphasize team bonding through student dinners, activities like escape rooms, and “Lunch and Learn” sessions, bringing excitement to our weekly meetings.

WAEES Students at Work

What Our Students Work On

Co-op students work on a range of projects across research, technology, and operations.

Technical & Data Work

  • Python-based programming and model integration
  • Statistical research and analysis
  • Large dataset maintenance and automation
  • Internal tool improvement and scripting

Education & Training

  • Weekly economic and programming lessons
  • Direct access to Ph.D. and Master's-level economists
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and modeling systems
  • Skill development in econometrics, Python, and scenario analysis

Student Backgrounds

Students at WAEES come from a variety of academic disciplines, each contributing unique expertise.

Economics

Agricultural Economics

Computer Science

Statistics

Mathematics

Finance

Engineering

Data Science

Whether writing Python, analyzing data, or supporting model development, students help drive WAEES forward.

More Than an Internship

The WAEES student co-op experience blends academic learning with applied research. Students receive a unique window into economic modeling and data analysis.

We typically begin hiring new student analysts in July. If you're interested in joining our team, please send a resume and cover letter to John Kruse at [email protected] in July.