Dr. Elizabeth Tennant

Associate Professor

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Biography

Elizabeth Tennant is a visiting faculty member at the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management within the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business. She teaches the economics of developing countries and works as a research associate in Cornell's Department of Economics, as well as being a faculty member of Cornell's Collaboration for International Development Economics Research (CIDER). Tennant's research focuses on developing actionable insights to enhance the well-being of poor and marginalized populations facing climate change shocks and stressors. Her work utilizes an integrated approach combining earth and human systems to examine critical issues relating to climate change, disaster risk reduction, resilience, and sustainable development. She is particularly interested in the institutions, inequalities, and socioeconomic patterns influencing the capacity of populations to absorb and recover from extreme weather events.

Research Interests

Experience

Visiting Faculty Member

2020-01-01 — Present

Cornell SC Johnson College of Business • Ithaca, NY

Teaches courses on the economics of developing countries.

Research Associate

2019-01-01 — Present

Cornell Department of Economics • Ithaca, NY

Conducts research on international development economics.

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • Personal Statement
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture