Annie Cui is a Public Policy and Economics double major with a minor in Psychology. Her academic interests lie at the intersection between development, education, and political representation. Throughout her time at Duke, Annie has served as a Research Assistant and conducted an independent studies project on political representation at the United Nations General Assembly. Beyond research, Annie has been involved as the Co-President of the Duke International Association, Undergraduate Representative for Duke’s Board of Trustees Committee, and Attorney General of the Duke Student Government. Annie has also worked as a Teaching Assistant for various introductory classes, including MATH 111L, ECON 101, and PUBPOL 155. Outside the classroom setting, Annie plays piccolo and flute in the Duke Symphony Orchestra and volunteered for UNICEF Australia. After graduation, Annie plans to gain some work experience before applying to graduate school or law school.

Honors Thesis: COVID-19’s Impact on Undergraduate Students’ Priorities, Major Decisions, and Career Aspirations at Duke University.

Faculty Advisor: Professor Nicholas Carnes