Undergraduate Program

About

A critical component of PAA's strategic plan is to increase diversity in the field by introducing demography to undergraduate students before they make decisions on their future career plans. The result is the PAA Undergraduate Pipeline Program (UPP) which aims to introduce demographic research, careers in demography, and information about applying to and being successful in graduate school to undergraduates at minority-serving institutions local to the PAA Annual Meeting. Given the breadth and depth of research available at the PAA Annual Meeting, it is a perfect opportunity to engage local undergrads.

Fundraising

Previously funded by foundation grants, PAA is asking members and friends to donate to support a more streamlined version of the program. To run the Undergrad Pipeline Program in 2027, we would like to cover the cost of meals for program participants and partially reimburse them for local travel. The PAA Futures Fund has been established to support students and diversify the pipeline, so twenty percent of every donation toward that fund will go toward funding the Undergraduate Pipeline Program in future years.

If funded, applications will open in early 2027. Subscribe to be notified.

Draft Schedule

Wednesday, March 31

Morning   

• Welcome & Orientation
• What is Demography?
• Career Paths in Demography 

Lunch with advanced graduate students
Welcome from PAA officers

Afternoon

• Succeeding in Grad School
• Wrap up and review Thursday activities
• Welcome Mixer 

Thursday, April 1

• Breakfast
• Attend Session I
• Attend Session II
• Attend Session III
• Farewell lunch and feedback session