Causal Inference in Education Research Seminar (CIERS) The Impacts of Medical School Openings and Expansions on Pre-Med Human Capital Investment Jul 5, 2017, 11:30 am-1:00 pm EDT Weill Hall, Room 3240 The objective of the Causal Inference in Education Research Seminar (CIERS) is to engage students and faculty from across the university in conversations around education research using various research methodologies.