From Iowa Kid to NAS Member: Where the Study of Economics Has Taken Me
Catherine Kling
Tuesday, 12 Apr 2016 at 12:00 pm – Sun Room, Memorial Union
Catherine Kling is the Charles F. Curtiss Distinguished Professor of Agriculture and Life Sciences, professor of economics and the director of the Center for Agricultural and Rural Development at Iowa State. She was elected to the National Academy of Sciences last year for her achievements in original research. Kling has made numerous contributions to natural resource and environmental economics, conducting innovative research throughout her career that melds environmental science with classical economics. She pioneered research on integrated water quality and economic models to help guide the design and implementation of conservation policies in the Midwest. Graduate & Professional Student Senate Research Conference KeynoteThis event is free and open to the public - no registration required. Conference registration is required to attend the preceding 11:00am luncheon and other sessions.
http://www.gpss.iastate.edu/students/gps...ration.php
Cathy Kling developed methods to evaluate how people value environmental amenities and how that translates into support for environmental improvements. With that work, she helped to start the Iowa Lakes Valuation Project, a long-running survey of Iowans on the use of Iowa lakes that has informed both citizens and policymakers about the value of the state’s water resources. Kling earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Iowa, and a doctorate in economics from the University of Maryland.
Cosponsored By:
- Graduate & Professional Student Senate
- Committee on Lectures (funded by Student Government)
Stay for the entire event, including the brief question-and-answer session that follows the formal presentation. Most events run 75 minutes.
Sign-ins are after the event concludes. For lectures in the Memorial Union, go to the information desk in the Main Lounge. In other academic buildings, look for signage outside the auditorium.
Lecture Etiquette
- Stay for the entire lecture and the brief audience Q&A. If a student needs to leave early, he or she should sit near the back and exit discreetly.
- Do not bring food or uncovered drinks into the lecture.
- Check with Lectures staff before taking photographs or recording any portion of the event. There are often restrictions. Cell phones, tablets and laptops may be used to take notes or for class assignments.
- Keep questions or comments brief and concise to allow as many as possible.