This multi-year and multidisciplinary study seeks to identify the types of networks that might promote access to information that promotes women and youth participation in modern beekeeping technologies in the Kayonza district, eastern Rwanda. Students engaged in this project will assist in various data collection efforts that include developing various data collection survey instruments (e.g., ex-ante household survey); programming and testing various computer-assisted technologies to collect, transcribe, analyze, visualize, and report social network data mobile apps used for data collection.

Required Team Skills

• Background in Applied Economics and Management, Marketing, Communications, Food Science, International Development, or Arts
• Strong Research, Data Analytical, Writing, and Communication Skills
• Strong time management abilities
• Team player – cultural humility, resilience, flexibility

Fieldwork Dates: January 12 – 20, 2023

Field Location: Kayonza District, Rwanda

Faculty & Project Lead

• Fridah Mubichi-Kut | Professor of Practice, Applied Economics and Policy, Dyson School of Applied Economics & Management
• Scott McArt | Assistant Professor, Department of Entomology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
• Alex Susskind | Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor, SC Johnson College of Business & Nolan School