Diana Van Patten
About Diana Van Patten
Diana Van Patten is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Yale University, with extensive experience in research and teaching. She has held positions at various institutions, including Banco Central de Costa Rica and Princeton University, and earned her Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Current Position at Yale University
Diana Van Patten serves as an Assistant Professor of Economics at Yale University. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the School of Management. In her role, she engages in teaching and research, focusing on various aspects of economics.
Previous Experience in Academia
Diana Van Patten has a diverse academic background. She worked as a Teaching Assistant in the Department of Economics and the Department of Mathematics at Universidad de Costa Rica from 2011 to 2012. She also served as a Lecturer at UCLA for two months in 2018. Following her doctoral studies, she was a Postdoctoral Fellow at Princeton University in the International Economics Section from 2020 to 2021.
Research Role at Banco Central de Costa Rica
Since 2013, Diana Van Patten has been affiliated with Banco Central de Costa Rica as a Research Affiliate. In this capacity, she conducts research that informs economic policy and contributes to the understanding of economic issues in Costa Rica.
Educational Background
Diana Van Patten earned her Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Economics from Universidad de Costa Rica from 2009 to 2013. She then pursued her Master of Arts (MA) in Economics at the University of California, Los Angeles from 2014 to 2015. She continued her studies at UCLA, achieving a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Economics from 2015 to 2020.
Research and Teaching Assistant Experience
During her time at UCLA, Diana Van Patten worked as a Research and Teaching Assistant from 2015 to 2019. This role involved supporting faculty in research projects and assisting in the delivery of course content, enhancing her skills in both research and education.