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Bob Myers is a University Distinguished Professor and serves as Associate Chairperson and Director of Graduate Programs in the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics (AFRE) at Michigan State University (MSU). He was honored as a 2017 Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (AAEA) Fellow, recognizing his 30-year contributions to research, teaching, and service in agricultural economics. His leadership focuses on advancing AFRE’s graduate programs through administrative reforms, policy updates, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.
Research interests include applied economic methodologies such as choice-modeling and experimental approaches, alongside leveraging microdata for policy analysis. Myers emphasizes modernizing the graduate curriculum to align with emerging trends while maintaining MSU’s reputation for rigorous research and industry connections.
As Director of Graduate Programs, Myers aims to enhance student support systems, streamline electronic record-keeping, and champion initiatives led by AFRE’s dynamic junior faculty, who specialize in cutting-edge fields like behavioral economics and data-driven research. His vision prioritizes student career success and global academic impact.
