Hair, PhD, Nicole L
Assistant Professor
Dr. Hair is an economist whose research focuses on understanding the relationships between inequality, health, and human capital. She has written about the influence of early environments on children’s neurobiology. Her current research examines racial and socioeconomic disparities in health and access to health care, policies and interventions aimed at improving vaccination outcomes, and the potential for public health interventions to promote more equal opportunity for disadvantaged children.
Biographical Profile
- College
- Arnold School of Public Health
- Department
- Health Services Policy & Mgmt
- Tenure Status
- Tenure Track
Interest Background
- Do you include students in your research?
- Undergraduates and Graduates
- Interest Keywords
- immunization, vaccination, cognitive function, academic achievement, educational attainment, human capital, health disparities, health equity, health policy, education policy, children, adolescents, life course
- Institutional Focus Areas
- Health Disparities, Social Sciences, Health Sciences
- Personal Focus Areas
- Health Policy, Maternal and Child Health, Health Economics
Professional Preparation(Education & Training)
| Dates | Institution | Location | Degree | Field of Study |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | University of Wisconsin - Madison | Madison, WI | PhD | Economics |
| 2011 | University of Wisconsin - Madison | Madison, WI | MS | Economics |
| 2007 | University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | BSE | Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering |
| 2007 | University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | BA | Economics |
Positions & Appointments
| Dates | Description | Institution/Entity |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 - 2016 | Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Scholar in Health Policy Research | University of Michigan |
| 2016 | Assistant Professor of Health Services Policy & Management | University of South Carolina |
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