Welcome To The Agricultural & Resource Economics Department
At the forefront of innovation and research, we are dedicated to creating sustainable solutions that address global challenges. From pioneering climate change strategies to advancing agricultural economics, our work is shaping a better future.
Why Choose AREC?
Innovative Learning: Experience a rich academic environment that combines theory with practical applications.
Global Perspective: Work on projects that have a worldwide impact, from climate change strategies to agricultural advancements.
Meaningful Impact: Be part of initiatives that shape a better, more sustainable future.
Join the AREC Department and embark on a journey to shape the future of agricultural and resource economics. Discover how you can make a lasting impact and help build a more sustainable world for generations to come.
We're not just thinking about short-term goals; we're aiming for a lasting impact that will stretch across centuries.
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Advancing Transportation Policy through Interdisciplinary Research
The Interdisciplinary Transportation Engineering, Economics, and Policy (TEEP) PhD Fellowship Program supports interdisciplinary research that informs transportation policy decisions by integrating economics and engineering analysis of the interactions among individual behavior and technology cost and performance.
One-year fellowships are awarded to PhD students at the University of Maryland and Carnegie Mellon University.
Learn MoreAREC Welcomes Ken Leonard as Chair
The best way of generating new ideas is to teach diverse groups of people to follow the science, and then they incorporate a piece of themselves into that idea. That makes for better science and a better future.
Ken Leonard, AREC Chair
We are thrilled to announce Professor Ken Leonard as the new chair of the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics (AREC). With over two decades at UMD, Ken is dedicated to fostering a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives lead to innovative solutions. His focus on inclusive science and addressing global challenges like climate change will guide AREC into a promising future.
