How did an economics major end up teaching in the geography and environmental engineering department at Johns Hopkins?
A. I work on the economics and policy of environmental and natural resource issues. It’s very fascinating work. The department has always done a lot of inter- and multidisciplinary research, so it’s not as odd of a fit as it might seem for someone with a doctorate in economics. Q. Has your Drew experience informed your life today? A. Of course! I wouldn’t be in this field if it weren’t for my interest in economics and environmental economics, in particular my introduction to the field at Drew. My advisers prepared me for a research career, helped me find a good graduate program for my interests—and buy me drinks when we meet up at academic conferences! It’s remarkable and delightful. Q. What led you to the economics major? A. I liked the combination of relevance and rigor in the field. I had taken an introductory class to fill in some general education requirements, and I immediately added the major. It seemed like such a powerful way to understand a lot of things in the world. Q. Did
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