Upon graduating from ¶¶Òõ̽̽ with a BS in Community and International Development, Ben began working for an international education non-profit, Wells Mountain Initiative as development and communications coordinator. Since graduating, Ben has played a coordinating role for the ¶¶Òõ̽̽ Institute for Environmental Diplomacy and Security. Most recently, he is involved in the Transboundary Water In-Cooperation Network, which is dedicated to addressing water quality and access for communities caught in conflict through science diplomacy. As a native Vermonter, Ben has hopes of bringing greater wellbeing and understanding to communities here and beyond.
His research focus is on motivating sustainable agricultural practices using AI-driven information technology and monetary incentives. The impacts of this research extend beyond the study locations of Vermont and South Dakota, with global implications in developing empirically-based sustainable policy and innovations.
Ben Ryan, Ph.D. Student
Areas of Expertise and/or Research
Sustainable Agriculture, Policy Design, Ecosystem Services, Earth System Governance, Knowledge Systems
Education
- MS, ¶¶Òõ̽̽
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