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Amy Glasmeier is a Class of 1922 Professor in Economic Geography and Regional Planning at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She is the founding editor of the Cambridge Journal Regions, Economy, Society, which publishes multidisciplinary research on spatial dimensions of contemporary socio-economic and political change. Glasmeier's research primarily focuses on the economic opportunities for communities and individuals, concentrating on how geographic access and locational accidents affect human development. In 2018, she co-lead a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant on understanding the benefits and risks of interdependence in critical infrastructure systems. Currently, she is partnering with data innovation scientist Ms. Teresa Lynch on a two-year study funded by NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) titled “Industry Agglomeration Innovation-Driven Economic Growth: Framework for Data, Metrics, Evaluation.” This study aims to analyze the impact of current federal programs and policies on investment geographies to stimulate economic growth in underperforming regions. Glasmeier's work also includes the development of the Living Wage Calculator, which analyzes the minimum income required for individuals and families to meet their basic living expenses. She has served as the Vice Chair of the Planning Board and is a member of the Town of Cohasset community.