Education

Murray State University (2013), cum laude

Major:

1. Pure Mathematics (topology & complex variables)

Minor:

1. Agricultural Science (agribusiness economics)

Master of Science

Agricultural Economics, Purdue University (2014)

Area:

1. Industrial Organization & Marketing

Thesis Title: Competition Between Private Labels and National Brands: Empirical Evidence from Homescan Data on Fluid Milk Markets

Agricultural Economics, Purdue University (2018)

Areas:

1. Econometrics

2. Industrial Organization & Marketing

3. Spatial, Health, and Population Economics (SHaPE)

Doctoral Dissertation Title: Three Economic Issues in Health and/or Space

1. "Evaluating Geographic Heterogeneity in Farmland Value Growth Rates and the Impact of the Ethanol Boom on Transport Costs"

2. "Regional Food Markets: A Machine Learning Exercise using Homescan Grocery Purchasing Data"

3. "Dietary Deficiencies of Low-Income Americans: Assessing the Role of Diet Costs"

Doctoral Committee:

1. Dr. James K. Binkley (chair)

2. Dr. Michael S. Delgado

3. Dr. Heather Eicher-Miller

4. Dr. Joseph V. Balagtas

5. Dr. Raymond J.G.M. Florax