Sam Bird, a development economist, begins his first season as faculty liaison to the Bates College men's basketball team.
Bird conducted research in sub-Saharan Africa with a specific focus on agriculture and the economics of small-scale agricultural households.
In his research, he collaborates with partners in Kenya, Uganda, and the US to conduct field experiments, survey agricultural households, and analyze primary and secondary data.
In his teaching, he enjoys helping students develop their economic research skills and introducing students to new economic topics, including development economics and data analysis.
Sam earned his Ph.D. from the University of California, Davis in Agricultural & Resource Economics.
