Paul John M. Peña

2026, The Year of Resolving Accuracy

Before anything else, I begin this year with gratitude. Not the ceremonial kind, but the earned…
No Person Left Behind: Frenzied Race for Change Leaves More Behind

This is a transcript of my speech delivered on August 28, 2021 at the Australia-ASEAN Strategic…
Teaching in the time of coronavirus

As the term comes to a close, I look back and reflect on this unique experience…
Designing a Foundations of Economics course for a changing world

Over the past few weeks—and actually since taking the graduate course on history of economic thought…
Going beyond the mainstream

I stumbled on this reading before bed tonight. It is one of the classic pieces written…
Never let your handicap define you

In James Hayton, PhD’s post, “Never Let a Disadvantage Become an Excuse”, he provides practical tips…
Innovation must not be kept in closed circles of academics

I think there is merit in sharing innovation in closed circuits of academics who understand each…
IESE, Harvard and Joy: win or lose, it’s a win.

Just about a couple of hours ago, I submitted the last of my applications for a…
It’s a wonderful time to explore and be scientists!

We live in an era of either having so much or so little, but one thing…
Practical advice on how to overcome the Impostor Syndrome

A couple of factors make my Ph.D. experience unique. One, I am doing a Ph.D. on…