Economics Faculty Recognized by Students in "Thank You Teacher" Program

The Department of Economics is proud to share that two of our faculty members, Professor Pinka Chatterji and Professor Benjamin Griffy, were recently recognized by students through the Spring 2025 “Thank a Teacher” program, coordinated by UAlbany’s Center for the Advancement of Teaching, Learning, and Online Education (CATLOE).

The “Thank a Teacher” program gives students the opportunity to express appreciation to instructors who have made a meaningful impact on their education and personal growth. Submitted messages are shared with the faculty member, their department chair, dean, and the Provost’s Office.

Professor Pinka Chatterji was celebrated for her Spring 2025 course, AECO 110: Principles of Economics I - Microeconomics. A student's message lauded her teaching approach: “You made learning micro economics fun and easy. I felt like I understood the chapters so easily because of how you explained them. I love how you brought in real-world examples and also drew the graphs on the board. Your review sessions were also really helpful. I am really grateful I had you as a professor and I just wanted to let you know. Thank you for a great semester!”

Professor Benjamin Griffy received thanks for his Spring 2025 course, AECO 350: Money and Banking. A grateful student shared: “I wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you for the incredible semester in Money and Banking. Your passion for the subject, clear explanations, and ability to connect complex concepts to real-world situations made a lasting impact on my understanding and appreciation of economics. Your dedication to our learning didn’t go unnoticed, and I truly appreciated the way you encouraged thoughtful discussion and critical thinking. I now feel much more confident navigating topics like monetary policy, interest rates, and the role of central banks, all thanks to your engaging teaching. Thank you again for a great semester. I’m grateful for everything you’ve shared with us and for the supportive learning environment you created.”

We congratulate Professors Chatterji and Griffy on this well-deserved recognition and thank them for their commitment to teaching excellence.