Behavioral Economics and Applied Social Psychology

Knoxville, TN

My program, Behavioral Economics and Applied Social Psychology, combines coursework in behavioral and traditional economics, cognitive and social psychology, public policy, and philosophy. The goal of my program is to understand how cognitive, social, and institutional factors shape individual and collective decision-making, particularly where human behavior diverges from traditional economic models. Through this interdisciplinary approach, I hope to develop the theoretical and empirical skills necessary to translate behavioral insights into more effective policies, organizations, and social initiatives.

Economics, Social Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Public Policy

2028

After graduation, I plan to pursue further education in a program integrating economic rationale, behavioral science, and public policy. My long-term goal is to work in a social impact career, integrating insights from behavioral economics and social psychology to improve policy outcomes.

Psychology (Social, Cognitive, Attitudes, Judgement and Decisions, Industrial Organizational), Art and Design, Sociology, Philosophy, City Planning, Community and Economic Development, Institutional Economics, Marketing, Political Science, Journalism

• Internship with the Knoxville Community Development Corporation’s Partnerships Office through Knoxville’s Summer in the City Program: Summer 2026.
• Internship with the East Tennessee Community Design Center: Fall 2026.
• Research project with Jeff Larsen examining how people evaluate gains and losses in real time by tracking mouse trajectories as participants decide between gambles.

I am involved with the Jones Center for Leadership & Service as a Jones Center Ambassador and an Ignite Team Leader. I am also an executive board member for the Undergraduate Economics Society. In my free time, I love drawing, painting, photography, and hiking!