Work with thought leaders and academic experts from University of Minnesota System

Dr. Gina C. Pieters has over 10 years of experience in economics. Dr. Pieters has a strong background in theoretical, computational, and applied economics, with a focus on international macroeconomics. She has published numerous articles in academic journals and has presented her research at conferences, central banks, and universities around the world. In addition to her academic career, Dr. Pieters has also worked as a consultant providing economic analysis and policy recommendations. She has been interviewed by numerous news and media organizations, including BBC and NPR, in a variety of formats including live television, radio, and print. She has taught undergraduate and MA courses on microeconomics, macroeconomics, international trade, monetary systems, and crypto assets. She received her PhD in Economics from the University of Minnesota, after earning her BA in Economics and B.S. in Physics from the University of California Santa Cruz.

Jennifer Lueck is an accomplished communication scholar with a Ph.D. in Mass Communication and Media Science from the University of Minnesota System, which she obtained in 2016. Prior to this, she earned her Master's degree in Mass Communication from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2012 and her Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication from Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn in 2009. Dr. Lueck's research focuses on media effects, media psychology, and media literacy. She is particularly interested in understanding the impact of media on individuals' cognitive, emotional, and behavioral responses. Her work has been published in journals such as Social Science and Medicine, Journal of Health Communication, and Patient Education & Counseling. In addition to her academic background, Dr. Lueck also has extensive teaching experience. She is currently an Associate Professor at Texas A&M University, where she teaches courses on media effects, media psychology, and research methods.