Mariya Burdina

Mariya Burdina is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Central Oklahoma. She holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Economics from the University of Colorado, an M.A. in Transportation Economics from North Dakota State University, and a B.B.A. in Management of Industrial Organizations from Kiev National Economic University. Her research focuses on behavioral economics, pedagogical strategies in higher education, and the interplay between socioeconomic factors and human behavior.

Key research areas include the relationship between goal-setting and performance, effectiveness of teaching techniques for Generation Y/Z students, and the psychological impacts of environmental disasters like Chornobyl. She has published extensively on topics ranging from property crime analysis to stock market reactions to regulations, demonstrating expertise across applied economics domains.

Burdina's work shows a trend towards interdisciplinary research, blending economics with education theory, public policy, and health sciences. Notable contributions include studies on Boston Marathon qualifying standards as performance benchmarks and the long-term psychosocial effects of nuclear accidents in Ukraine. She is also recognized for her 2019 Vanderford Distinguished Teacher Award, reflecting her commitment to innovative pedagogy.

In advising and grants, while specific student names are not listed, her publications indicate active collaboration with researchers like N. Metz, S.L. Sasser, and R.S. Hiller. Her office is located in THH 214 (Box 103), and she can be reached at mburdina@uco.edu.