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Research

My experience conducting research and data analysis has enabled me to gain a holistic understanding of the challenges facing my respondents.

Impacts of Urbanization on Small-Scale Agricultural Operations in Central Pennsylvania

Impacts of Urban and Industrial Development on Rural Horticultural Communities in the Foothills of the Himalayas 

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Impacts of Urbanization on Small-Scale Agricultural Operations in Central PA

Conducted in fulfillment of Honors in Economics at Dickinson College

  • Qualitative Data Collection

  • Paired with Secondary Data Analysis

  • 22 Interview Respondents

  • Results

    • Urbanization uniquely affects farmers of this scale​

    • Local small-scale farmers respond by diversifying their operation and income sources

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Impacts of Urban and Industrial Development on Rural Horticultural Communities in the Foothills of the Himalayas

Conducted in fulfillment of an Independent Study while studying in India

  • Conducted and analyzed over 20 interviews

  • Worked with farmers, historians, and government officials

  • Results

    • Identified a connection between local development to a series of regional land use shifts

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