International Development
The research field of international development is broad, yet the concept that societies and countries have differing levels of ‘development’ remains constant across all definitions. Gordon McCord, professor and director of the Certificate in Spatial Analysis program, focuses much of his research on sustainable development and works at the intersection of development economics, public health and the environment. His research uses spatial data and analysis to explore topics such as the evolving role of geography in economic development, the burden of infectious diseases such as malaria and hookworm in a changing climate, the impact of agricultural technology diffusion and the spatial patterns of violent conflict.