Faculty
Aug. 14, 2017
James Spain
Aug. 14, 2017
Marcia Shannon
Aug. 14, 2017
Robert Schnabel
Aug. 14, 2017
Timothy Safranski
Educational background Ph.D., 1994, University of Missouri M.S., 1990, University of Missouri B.S., 1987, Oregon State University Courses taught Animal Science 4978/7978: Swine Production Farrowing Management (as part of the Swine Science Online program)…
Aug. 9, 2017
Wyatt Thompson
Wyatt Thompson is a professor of Agricultural and Applied Economics. He joined the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute at the University of Missouri in 2006 to work on biofuel markets and policies, agricultural policies, and trade. Before joining the team, he worked at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development in Paris, France, analyzing export competition policies, measuring agricultural policy support, and assessing market impacts of policies, particularly those of the European Union, Mexico, and the United States. He also worked on similar topics at the Policy Research Institute of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries in Tokyo,…
Aug. 9, 2017
Harvey S. James, Jr.
Harvey S. James, Jr., Ph.D., is Professor of Agricultural and Applied Economics in the Division of Applied Social Sciences at the University of Missouri. James’s research focuses on applied ethics and the economic foundations of trust, happiness, and ethical behavior. He is currently conducting research on how the structure of agricultural networks affects perceptions of fairness and how cognitive biases contribute to problems of foodborne illness outbreaks. His edited book, Handbook on the Human Impact of Agriculture, which explores the effects of agriculture and the agrifood system on farmers and non-farmers, was published in 2021. His previous edited books include…
Aug. 9, 2017
Michael Sykuta
Sykuta’s research interests span the fields of organizational economics and law and economics, with a focus on political economy and the role of formal and informal institutions in shaping economic behavior. This includes such topics as contract design, organizational governance, and value chain coordination; as well as market structure and performance, antitrust regulation, and energy market regulation and policy. Educational background Ph.D., Economics, Washington University, 1994 M.A., Economics, Washington University, 1990 B.S., Economics, University of Missouri-St. Louis, 1989 Courses taught AG_EC 4971: Agribusiness Management Strategy AG_EC 4990: Economic Analysis of Policy and Regulation AG_EC 8520: Economics of Transactions & Contracting…
Aug. 9, 2017
Jere Gilles
Educational background BA, Political Science and French, University of Montana, 1970 MSc, Rural Sociology, Cornell University, 1974 PhD, Development Sociology, Cornell University, 1978…
July 21, 2017
Mauro Palmero
Educational background Ph.D. Higher Education-Sport Management, Ohio University, 2010 Courses taught HSP_MGMT 3100: Guest Service Management HSP_MGMT 3500: Sport Venue Operation Management HSP_MGMT 4180: Strategic Management in the Hospitality Industry HSP_MGMT 4500: Management and Promotion of Live Entertainment HSP_MGMT 4600: Hospitality Facilities Management HSP_MGMT 4993: Internship in Hospitality…
July 21, 2017
Pei Liu
Liu has extensive experience in applied research, ranging from consumer consumption behaviors to food handlers’ food safety practices, in various food system settings, such as restaurants, schools, faith-based organizations, and private homes. Her research has been funded by federal and state grant agencies, and she has led three USDA NIFA Grants with a total of over $1 million. Her research contributions are evidenced by over 20 publications in prestigious journals, and she has been an active presenter of her research findings at numerous national and international conferences. Educational background Ph.D., Kansas State University Courses taught Hsp_Mgmt 1000: Food Safety…