Phillip Gong
Belk Impact Fellow
Phil Gong is a senior at Duke University double majoring in Economics and Political Science with a minor in Literature. Phil has experience working with large data sets and conducting econometric analyses through his work experience in economic consulting. He is working at Carolina Demography as a John M. Belk Impact Fellow through the Hunt Institute, focusing on improving educational access and equity in North Carolina. At Carolina Demography, he conducts data analysis work, creating visuals and other products for the public and clients. He anticipates attending law school after graduation.
Since 2010, there have been 149 closures of rural hospitals across the US. These closures have taken place in 34 of the 50 states. Eight of these closures took place in North Carolina. What is a rural hospital? The NC…
Last week, the U.S (United States). Census Bureau released 2023 county population estimates. These annual estimates tell us how county populations in North Carolina have changed over the course of a year: in this case, between July 1, 2022 and…
Deciding which educational pathway to pursue is often a daunting decision for a high schooler transitioning to postsecondary education. There are many questions a student must ask. Do I want to pursue a credential or a degree awarding program? What…
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