Dr. McDermott standing in front of fall foliage.

Shana McDermott

Lecturer

I am an environmental and resource economist studying how environmental change shapes economic outcomes and human well-being. My research focuses on the economics of invasive species, environmental health risks, and wildfire, drawing on economic models, empirical evidence, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

I enjoy teaching courses that link economic tools to real-world environmental challenges and help students build confidence in both analysis and communication.

Education
  • BA in Economics, University of Central Florida
  • PhD in Economics, University of Wyoming
  • Postdoctoral Fellow, Dartmouth College
    • Departments of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies