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Dean McCorckle, Ph.D., is a Senior Extension Program Specialist in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Texas A&M University. He specializes in economic accountability and impact analysis for Extension programs, focusing on Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Community Health, 4-H and Youth Development, and Community Economic Development. His work involves collaborating with Extension administration, regional leaders, and stakeholders to prioritize and evaluate program economic impacts using tools like the IMPLAN input-output model.
Educations:
- B.S. Agricultural Economics, Texas A&M University
- M.A. Agricultural Economics, Texas A&M University
- Ph.D. Agricultural Education, Texas A&M University
Research Interests: Dr. McCorckle’s expertise centers on quantifying the economic value of Extension programs. His work ensures accountability by measuring program impacts on Texas’ agricultural sectors, community development, and public health. He evaluates regional economic effects of initiatives such as livestock production, crop management, and disaster recovery, often leveraging data-driven models to assess broader economic ripple effects.
Grants & Advising: While no specific grants or advisees are listed, his role inherently involves coordinating large-scale economic analyses for AgriLife Extension programs. This includes activities like training programs for county agents and collaboration with agencies on disaster recovery strategies.
Labs/Teams: His work is embedded within Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, where he leads economic impact assessments for regional programs. He collaborates with interdisciplinary teams across departments to implement and refine evaluation methodologies.
