Research Group - Social Science

Agricultural Economics

This field examines the economic forces shaping food systems, farming practices, and natural resource use. Research focuses on improving agricultural sustainability, policy, and decision-making in the face of environmental and market challenges.

Members

  • Satheesh Aradhyula - Production Economics, Econometrics, Agricultural Policy
  • Gary Thompson - Agricultural and Resource Economics
     

Social Science

This group applies rigorous statistical and measurement techniques to study human behavior, decision-making, and social systems. Their work spans fields including law, education, and communication.

Members

  • Katherine Barnes - Bayesian statistics; Causation and selection models; Empirical methods in law; Discrimination; Expert witnesses
  • Jake Harwood - Hypothesis testing; Moderator and mediator effects.
  • Nicole Kersting - Measurement and educational assessment; Item response and generalizability theory; Value-added models; Random effects models.