BIOGRAPHY

Elizabeth Mack is a Professor in the Department of Geography at Michigan State University where she teaches courses in economic geography and is Head of the Graduate Program. Dr. Mack’s research utilizes mixed methods to understand the evolution of the economy in the face of rapid technological change and climate change. Research on technological change evaluates the impact of information and communications technologies (ICTs) on the development trajectory of regional economies and everyday work. Her work on the environment and climate change evaluates household responses to changing environmental contexts, as well as uses and the ability to pay for water services. Dr. Mack’s research has been funded by a variety of agencies including the National Science Foundation (NSF), the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Kauffman Foundation for Entrepreneurship Research.

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RESEARCH INTERESTS

Spatial analysis, economic development, water affordability, water security, Africa

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