Steve Cole

danielleb — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 18:58:00 +0000

Gender Scientist with WorldFish

Steve Cole

https://www.worldfishcenter.org/bio/steven-cole

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Steven_Cole4

Degrees

BSc, Health Appraisal and Enhancement, Miami University

Advisor: Mark Langworthy Thesis Title: The Impacts of Cassava on Child Nutritional Status and Household Food Security in Zambia Alumni 2004 Peace Corps Alumni Country of Service: Zambia Service Years: 1998-2002 Service Sector: Health and Nutrition

How did the AREC program connect your service and help you prepare for your professional experiences?

The AREC program allowed me to develop my thesis based on the learning I gained as a PCV, in particular, some of the causes of child malnutrition and household food insecurity in rural Zambia. Through my training by the AREC program, I was able develop a sound methodology to explore these issues using a large World Bank data set. The experience analyzing the data and writing up and defending my thesis prepared me for my PhD and was fundamental in enabling me to develop survey instruments and analysis strategy for my dissertation research on the causes and consequences of economic inequality in rural Zambia.

Why would you recommend that an RPCV join our M.S. program?

The AREC program provides an enabling environment for students to pursue the research focus they bring to the program after their services as a PCV in the US Peace Corps.

Additional Comments

Amazing training provided by the AREC program, especially the applied focus that enables graduates to enter into the job market with a high skill level to make an immediate impact.

Agricultural and Resource Economics - 2004

Steve Cole

Steve Cole

Degrees

How did the AREC program connect your service and help you prepare for your professional experiences?

Why would you recommend that an RPCV join our M.S. program?

Additional Comments