At the University of Maine, I teach microeconomic theory and applications at the undergraduate level, including labour economics, health economics and the economics capstone. I strive to provide meaningful research experiences in my courses and when mentoring students outside of the classroom (e.g., advising thesis projects, working with research assistants). Since joining the University of Maine in 2016, I have mentored undergraduate and graduate student research in economics, food and nutrition sciences, and public health. I am proud to support the development of future scholars and practitioners in these areas.
When teaching and mentoring, I embrace the best practices developed by the American Economic Association for Building a More Diverse, Inclusive, and Productive Profession. I use evidence-based approaches to implement these best practices, with emphasis on: (1) teaching in the context of students’ diverse backgrounds and interests, while fostering an inclusive learning environment; and (2) facilitating active learning and research experiences to develop transferrable knowledge and skills. The latter includes helping students explore academic and career prospects, and connecting them with people and opportunities to pursue next steps.
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