The Department of Economics and Social Science (ESS) held a two-day research workshop at Rajendrapur during July 07-08, 2005. The objective of the workshop was to allow for the development of research initiatives, especially at the faculty, but also at the student level. All full-time ESS faculty members and 6 junior/senior level students were present at the workshop. Areas of interest and research topics were identified and work on them is in progress.