CURRICULUM VITAE
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Mariam Khawar
Associate Professor of Economics
Division of Business and Economics
Elmira , NY 14901
(607) 735-1932
MKhawar@elmira.edu
Education:
- Ph.D., Economics, The Johns Hopkins University , Baltimore , MD. 1997.
- MA, Economics, The Johns Hopkins University , Baltimore , MD. 1993.
- BA, Computer Science, Economics, Knox College , Galesburg , IL . 1991.
Professional Experience:
- Associate Professor of Economics, Elmira College , Elmira , NY . 2006-present.
- Assistant Professor of Economics, Elmira College , Elmira , NY . 1997-2006.
- Research Assistant, The Johns Hopkins University , Baltimore , MD. 1994-95.
- Teaching Assistant, The Johns Hopkins University , Baltimore , MD. 1992-94
Courses Taught:
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Development Economics
- Money and Banking
- Comparative Economic Systems
- Freshman Studies - Order and Chaos
New courses developed:
- Contemporary Issues in International Economic Policy
- Multinational Corporations - the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
- Pakistan- A Cultural Perspective
Publications in Refereed Journals:
Khawar, M. 2005. "Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Growth: A Cross-Country Analysis". Global Economy Journal , 5(1), Article 8.
Khawar, M. 2002. "Foreign Direct Investment and Productivity - Evidence from Mexico", Journal of Economic Studies , 30(1):66-76.
Khawar, M. 1997. "The Impact of Multinational Firms on a Developing Country - A Trade-Off in the Long Run?, Journal of International Trade and Economic Development , 6(1):101-112.
Publications in Conference Proceedings:
Khawar, M. 2003. "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Truth about the Use of 'Crib-Sheets' in an Economics Principles Course', Proceedings of the Fifth Annual Economics and the Classroom Conference.
Khawar, M. 2002. "Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Growth: A Cross-Country Analysis", Proceedings of the Fifth International Business and Economics Conference.
Khawar, M. 2002. "Alleviating Math Anxiety in an Economics Principles Course - Help for the Typical Business Major", Abstract, Proceedings of the Northeast Business and Economics Association Conference.
Khawar, M. 2001. "On Being Tropical - An Inquiry into the Linkages between Climate and Economic Development", Abstract, Proceedings of the 54 th Annual Conference of the New York State Economics Association .
Manuscripts Being Revised for Submission to Refereed Journals:
Khawar, M. " Geography, Culture, Institutions and Economic Growth: An Empirical Analysis".
Khawar, M. " Does Geography Matter? Intra-Country Evidence from the United States".
Khawar, M. "On Being Tropical - An Inquiry into the Linkages between Climate and Economic Development".
Papers Presented at Professional Meetings:
Khawar, M. 2008. " Geography, Culture, Institutions and Economic Growth: An Empirical Analysis". Presented at the Western Economic Association International 83 rd Annual Conference , Honolulu , HI, June 29-July3.
Khawar, M. 2006. " Does Geography Matter? Intra-Country Evidence from the United States ". Presented at the Western Economic Association International 81 st Annual Conference , San Diego , CA , June 28-July 3.
Khawar, M. 2004. "On Being Tropical - An Inquiry into the Linkages between Climate and Economic Development". Presented at the Western Economic Association International 79 th Annual Conference , Vancouver , BC , June 29-July 3.
Khawar, M. 2003. "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Truth About the Use of Crib-Sheets in an Economics Principles Course". Presented at the Fifth Annual Economics and the Classroom Conference , Moran, WY, September 11-13.
Khawar, M. 2002. "Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Growth: A Cross-Country Analysis". Fifth International Business and Economics Conference , DePere, WI, October 11-12.
Khawar, M. 2002. "Alleviating Math Anxiety - Help for the Typical Business Major". Presented at the Northeast Business and Economics Association Annual Conference , Paradise Island , Bahamas . September 26-28.
Khawar, M. 2002. "The Power of Student Presentations - Yes, Even in a Principles Course". Presented at the 13 th Annual Teaching Economics Conference , Robert Morris University , Moon Township , PA , February 22-24.
Khawar, M. 2001. "On Being Tropical - An Inquiry into the Linkages between Climate and Economic Development". Presented at the 54 th Annual Meeting of the New York State Economics Association , Buffalo , NY , October 12-13.
Khawar, M. and O' Brian, R. 2001. "The Impact of Weather on Human Economic Activity". (Poster). Presented at the 21 st Annual Meeting of the Society for Economic Anthropology , Milwaukee , WI , April 26-28.
Invited Seminar Participant :
44 th Central Banking Seminar, Federal Reserve Bank of New York , New York , NY, January 2006.
2000 Jesse Ball DuPont Summer Seminar "Nature, Place and Meaning". National Center for the Humanities, Research Triangle Park , NC , June 2000.
38 th Central Banking Seminar, Federal Reserve Bank of New York , New York , NY, January 1998.
Other Professional Activities:
Chair and Discussant, session 035A "Human Capital II", Western Economic Association International 83 rd Annual Conference , Honolulu, HI, June 29-July 3, 2008.
Refereed manuscripts for the Journal of Development Economics; Global Economy Journal; Journal of Productivity Analysis; Economic Change and Restructuring .
Textbooks reviewed:
"Economics: A Tool for Critically Understanding Society" 6e by Riddell, Shackelford and Stamos. 2002.
" Macroeconomics: Principles and Policy " 8e by Baumol and Blinder. 2000.
Honors and Awards:
"Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Growth: A Cross-Country Analysis" nominated for the Kenneth Arrow Prize for junior faculty, by the Berkeley Electronic Press, 2006.
Josef Stein Award for Excellence in Teaching, Research and Service to the College, Elmira College , 2003.
Who's Who Among America's Teachers: 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005.
Fellowship, Department of Economics, The Johns Hopkins University , Baltimore , MD. 1992-1994.
Faculty Activities:
- Chair, Advising Committee, 2007-08.
- Chair, Faculty Review Committee, 2006-07.
- Member, Adhoc Faculty Webpage Committee, 2006-07.
- Member, Faculty Review Committee, 2004-06.
- Member, Elmira College Self-Study Steering Committee, 2003-2005.
- Member, Core Revitalization Committee, 2003.
- Chair, Faculty Development Committee, 2003-04; 2000-2001.
- Member, Faculty Development Committee, 2001-03; 1998-2000.
- Member, various Faculty Search Committees.
Professional Affiliations:
- American Economic Association
- Western Economics Association International
Campus Presentations/Student Involvement:
- Presenter at the Elmira College Darwin Symposium, "Darwin and the Worldly Philosphers", 2009.
- Women's Studies Lecture Series, "An Economic View of Motherhood", 2009.
- Faculty Advisor, Omicron Delta Epsilon, Economics Honour Society, 2007-present.
- Organizer, A Taste of Pakistan, Student Poster Presentation introducing food, music, clothing and other aspects of Pakistani culture, 2006-08.
- Presenter at Elmira College Brown Bag Seminar Series, " Does Geography Matter? A Study of the United States ", 2006.
- Guest Lecturer, Introduction to Women's Studies, 2005, 2003. Discussed Women's Changing Roles in Pakistan .
- Presenter at Elmira College Brown Bag Seminar Series, "Mad Dogs and Englishmen - the Curse of the Tropics?", 2005.
- Faculty Speaker, Student Forum on Environmental Issues, 2004.
- Co-organizer, Fall Faculty Teaching Symposium, "Classroom Assessment Techniques", 2003.
- Co-organizer, speaker, Spring Faculty Teaching Symposium, 2003.
- Speaker, Ninth Annual Julia Reinstein Symposium: "Global Feminisms: International Women's Movements", 2002.
- Presentation on Pakistan to the International Club, 2002, 2000.
- Presentation to Model United Nations as Syrian Ambassador, 2001; Pakistani Ambassador, 1999.
- Faculty Speaker, Teach-in on September 11th Events. 2001.
- Co-advisor, International Club, 1999.
- Faculty Advisor, students, 1998-present.
- Faculty Advisor, various summer registrations.
- Faculty Speaker, various Admissions Open Houses.