Division of Applied Social Sciences

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

Scott Brown

Scott Brown joined Mizzou in 1989 as a research associate in FAPRI, the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute. He is an expert in Missouri agricultural policy, as well as the livestock market outlook and dairy policy. He has testified before the U.S. Congress on the quantitative effects of changes in federal dairy and livestock policies, and currently works with the Missouri legislature on the economic effects of state policy options on Missouri agriculture. He also provides regular market outlook on the livestock and dairy industries. He received the 2016 C. Brice Ratchford Memorial Fellowship from the UM Board of…

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…

July 21, 2017

Dae-Young Kim

Dae-Young Kim is a professor of Hospitality Management (HM) at the University of Missouri. He joined the HM faculty at the University of Missouri in 2006 after completing his Ph.D. (2006) and M.S. degree (2002) in the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Purdue University. He is the recipient of the Fulbright U.S. Senior Scholarship (2024) and the Rotarian Ambassadorial Scholarship (2000). He serves as the membership secretary of the Asia Pacific Tourism Association (APTA) and as the review chair for the Thesis-in-Progress session at the APTA annual conference. His research specialties include tourist destination management, sustainable tourism, traveler…

July 21, 2017

Seonghee Cho

As a behavioral scientist, Dr. Cho’s research expertise is in developing interventions to change employees’ attitudes and behaviors which lead to positive financial impacts. She is currently conducting the financial impacts of hospitality employees on hotel guests’ delightful experience using user-generated contents. Educational background Ph.D., Hospitality Administration, University of Nevada, Las Vegas M.S., Hospitality and Tourism Management, Purdue University M.B.A., Kyung-Hee University, Korea Courses taught HSP_MGMT 2400, Fundamentals of Lodging Management HSP_MGMT 4100, Human Resources Management HSP_MGMT 4400, Hospitality Finance Management FS 8100, Topics — Strategic Human Resource Management…

July 21, 2017

Amanda Alexander

Volunteering Importance of this segment to the success of special events, festivals, and mega events Motivation Intention Generational differences Advertising and Consumer Behavior Effects of social media on service related “products” Evolution of channel choice preferences Generational differences Interactions between business and client Meetings and Conventions Marketing Influencing decision makers Effects of word of mouth Retention of annual events How services are marketed differently from products, how to overcome the idea of intangibility Educational background Ph.D., Hospitality Management, University of Missouri M.S., Hospitality Management, University of Missouri B.S., Hotel and Restaurant Management, University of Missouri Courses taught HSP_MGMT 1100, Introduction…

Jan. 11, 2017

Corinne Valdivia

Specialties Development Economics Sustainable Livelihoods Immigration, Integration and Rural Development Adaptation to Climate Change Translational Research Educational background B.S., Economics and Planning, Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina, Peru, 1978 M.S., Agricultural Economics, University of Missouri, 1983 Ph.D., Agricultural Economics, University of Missouri, 1990 Courses taught ABM 3271, International Agriculture Development AAE 8430, International Agriculture Development Policies…

Jan. 11, 2017

Laura McCann

My research agenda addresses the general area of natural resource management and policy. More specifically, I analyze and measure the transaction costs of agri-environmental policies. I also work in the area of adoption of best management practices relating to water quality in agricultural and urban settings Current research applies insights from behavioral economics to adoption. I was a Fulbright Scholar in Tunisia in the fall of 2019. I am the Editor of the Journal of Natural Resources Policy Research. Educational background Ph.D., Agricultural and Applied Economics, University of Minnesota 1997 M.S., Animal Science, University of Minnesota, 1986 B.S., Animal Science,…