Jenny Apriesnig

Dr. Jenny Apriesnig is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the College of Business, Michigan Technological University, and Director of the MS in Applied Natural Resource Economics program. Her research focuses on natural resource economics, particularly fisheries and Great Lakes resources, using computable general equilibrium models to evaluate regional economic impacts.

Education:

• PhD, Agricultural and Resource Economics, Colorado State University
• MS, Economics and Environmental & Natural Resources, University of Wyoming
• BS, Economics, University of Wisconsin - Superior

Research Interests:

Dr. Apriesnig investigates coupled human-environmental systems, fishery management strategies, and regional economic modeling. She develops models to assess environmental policy implications, including climate change mitigation and invasive species control. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, such as EPA-funded studies on community environmental concerns and DOE-funded projects like C-Charm.

Grants & Projects:

• EPA-funded research on environmental and health impacts
• DOE-funded C-Charm center collaboration
• Economic impact studies supporting local policy decisions

Labs/Teams:

She contributes to the Ecosystem Science Center at Michigan Tech, focusing on regionally relevant economic analyses that engage undergraduate students in applied research.