Current Students

  • Ann Furbush
    MSc in Applied Economics & Policy Analysis
    Expected Graduation Date: May 2022
    https://economics.arizona.edu/person/ann-furbush

    Bio/Research Interests

    Ann’s research interests include the intersectionality of climate, environmental, racial, and gender justice. Prior to starting the master’s program, Ann worked as a Senior Research Analyst at an environmental and economic consulting firm in Cambridge, MA. After graduating, Ann hopes to find impactful work in the private sector or public policy realm.

    Degrees

    • B.A. Economics, B.S.B.A International Business, Stonehill College

    Research Project

    • Socioeconomic Impacts of COVID-19 in Low-Income Countries
  • Emil Kee-Tui
    MSc in Applied Economics & Policy Analysis
    Expected Graduation Date: May 2021
    https://economics.arizona.edu/person/emil-kee-tui

    Bio/Research Interests

    Emil is interested in institutional economics, particularly how it effects economic development for households. He grew up in Zimbabwe and prior to coming to the University of Arizona earned a BA in Economics, with a minor in Mathematics, from Colby College. Emil plans to pursue a PhD with the goal of working in international development.

    Degrees

    • B.A. Economics, Colby College

    Research Project

    • Estimating the Impact of Weather on Agriculture
  • Laura McCann
    MSc in Applied Economics & Policy Analysis
    Expected Graduation Date: May 2021
    https://economics.arizona.edu/person/laura-mccann

    Bio/Research Interests

    Laura is interested in mixed methods research that drives decision making, specifically with respect to the impacts of race, class, and gender on public policy. Before her graduate studies at UA, she studied Environmental Science and Russian at the University of Florida and later worked as a program evaluation manager in Chicago. After completing her MSc, she hopes to pursue a PhD and work in public policy.

    Degrees

    • Masters in Development Practice, University of Arizona
    • B.A. Russian, B.S. Environmental Science, University of Florida

    Research Project

    • Nutritional and Environmental Impacts of Solar Stove Adoption
  • Brian McGreal
    Accelerated Master's Program Graduate
    Expected Graduation Date: May 2021
    https://economics.arizona.edu/person/brian-mcgreal

    Bio/Research Interests

    Growing up in Los Angeles during periods of drought throughout California, Brian developed a keen interest in water use and its effects on the environment and local economies. In addition to his BS in Environmental & Water Resource Economics, Brian is working towards an MSc as part of the Accelerated Master's Program. He plans to pursue a PhD in applied economics after completing his MSc.

    Degrees

    • B.S. Environmental & Water Resource Economics, University of Arizona

    Research Project

    • Estimating the Impact of Weather on Agriculture