Mahelet Fikru

CSTS researchers publish study on strategic co-location of carbon capture projects

Posted by on May 6, 2025

Dr. Mahelet Fikru, professor of economics, and Dr. Ting Shen, assistant professor of psychological science, both researchers with the Center for Science, Technology and Society (CSTS), have co-authored a study published in the April 2025 issue of Applied Economics. The research examines the strategic co-location of carbon capture projects (CCPs) with pollution-intensive manufacturing facilities, providing insights critical to climate change mitigation.

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Researchers publish study on public support for financial incentives in mineral extraction

Posted by on May 6, 2025

Dr. Mahelet Fikru, professor of economics, and Dr. Kwame Awuah-Offei, chair and Union Pacific/Rocky Mountain Energy Professor of mining and explosives engineering, along with Nhien Nguyen, an undergraduate researcher, have published new findings on public support for financial incentives in the U.S. domestic mineral extraction sector.

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Fikru publishes research on climate policy preference

Posted by on March 4, 2025

In the March issue of Energy Policy, Dr. Mahelet Fikru, professor of economics, published research examining people’s preferences for a variety of climate policies. The paper, titled “Policy preference for a net zero carbon economy: Results from a US national survey,” features work that is partly funded by the National Science Foundation.

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Fikru among expert co-authors of climate science report

Posted by on November 5, 2024

Dr. Mahelet Fikru, professor of economics, joined over 80 top experts in social, natural and climate sciences to co-author the “10 New Insights in Climate Science” report, which synthesizes critical climate change research for policymakers and global leaders.

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Kummer College faculty publish study on ESG ratings in mining industry

Posted by on November 5, 2024

Dr. Mahelet Fikru, professor of economics, and Dr. Li Li Eng, professor of business and information technology, co-authored an article titled “ESG ratings in the mining industry: Factors and implications.”

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19 S&T faculty members receive tenure, promotions

Posted by on September 10, 2024

Nineteen faculty members at Missouri S&T received promotions and/or tenure, effective Sept. 1. Those faculty members are:

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Fikru, Ma examine economic impact of climate policies 

Posted by on September 10, 2024

A new study by S&T researchers explores the economic impact of carbon capture and storage and renewable energy policies.

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Fikru invited to participate in energy workshop

Posted by on June 4, 2024

Dr. Mahelet Fikru, associate professor of economics, was invited as an expert participant in a one-day workshop hosted by Michigan State University on Tuesday, May 7.

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16 research teams receive seed funding from Missouri S&T

Posted by on March 5, 2024

Missouri S&T research teams have received seed funding through three programs hosted by the office of the vice chancellor for research and innovation. 

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Fikru talks economics at EPA conference

Posted by on November 7, 2023

Dr. Mahelet Fikru, associate professor of economics, was invited to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2023 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Conference to talk about the impact of environmental performance on the financial performance of companies.

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