معرفی
Dr. Ben Smith is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Nebraska Omaha's College of Business Administration. His teaching focuses on SQL, databases, data cleaning, and industrial organization. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Journal of Economics Teaching and develops open-source educational software used by thousands of instructors globally. Dr. Smith's research spans economic education, industrial organization, urban economics, and behavioral economics. His work includes studies on patent release mechanisms, urban agglomeration effects, and statistical properties of student performance. He has collaborated with law enforcement and community organizations on projects addressing human trafficking and police force dynamics.
Research Contributions:
Dr. Smith’s work bridges theoretical economics with practical applications in education and public policy. His recent studies explore behavioral decision-making in markets, assessment methodologies in higher education, and the statistical modeling of educational interventions. He actively contributes to open-source tools like 'Grade Nudge' and 'Project Based Assessment,' which enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
Community Impact:
His partnership with the Omaha Police Department (OPD) demonstrates commitment to addressing social issues through academic collaboration. This includes developing strategies to combat child trafficking and evaluating the impact of body-worn cameras on police use-of-force dynamics.
