Center for Experimental and Applied Economics
Overview
CEAE serves as the research hub for experimental and applied economics at the University of Delaware, supporting innovative research conducted by faculty and students. CEAE-affiliated researchers address pressing societal challenges related to land conservation, water security, ecosystem service markets, agricultural management and policy, consumer preferences, climate change adaptation, and behavioral responses to risk. CEAE supports lab and field experiments, surveys, and other applied research methods that allow researchers to study how people make decisions and respond to information, incentives, risk, and changing environmental conditions. CEAE also advances experiential learning and cultivates the next generation of researchers through hands-on research opportunities, layered mentorship, and professional development.
Participate in Research
UD students can sign up to participate in research studies and surveys. Paid opportunities are available.
Volunteer
Support the Center for Experimental & Applied Economics by volunteering your time and talents to advance our mission.
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Requesting Experiment Support
To request assistance with your experiment, please complete the CEAE Request for Experiment Support form.
Technical/Equipment Requests
To submit a request for technical equipment, hardware, software, or use of the CEAE Tuk Tuk Mobile Lab, please fill out the CEAE Technology, Supplies, and Room Reservation Form.
Room Reservations
To view the CEAE calendar and reserve Townsend 025 for a meeting, class, or small event, please use our Calendly page to check for availability. Be sure to also contact Aisha Emory to confirm availability.
Experiment Timeline and IRB Resources
For tools to assist with experiment timelines and IRB submissions, please visit our Affiliates Drive.
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Favorable outcomes
May 18, 2026 | Article by Molly Schafer | Photos courtesy of Wanning WangStatistics major Wanning Wang has a high probability of success. The Department of Applied Economics and Statistics senior takes advantage of everything the University of Delaware has to offer. She works as a research assistant on campus, has minors in business administration and business analytics, and regularly networks with industry professionals through UD’s Job Shadow Program. -
Small changes, big impact
October 21, 2025 | Written by Nya Wynn | Photos by Evan Krape and Katie Young, courtesy of Carl Nelson-PoteetHolding an undergraduate degree in energy and environmental policy and environmental studies, Carl Nelson-Poteet next pursued a master’s in Water Science and Policy. His thesis on the effects of temperature defaults on energy and water consumption can be applied to evaluate sustainability efforts at colleges and universities. At the same time, his work with the Office of Sustainability and the CEAE mentoring network helps to keep students interested in sustainability. -
Climate conscious
October 04, 2024 | Written by Molly SchaferDavidson Obilor Nwaonu, an agricultural and resource economics graduate student in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, wants to reduce agriculture’s contribution to climate change. His research seeks to understand how consumers make trade-offs between climate-smart attributes and health attributes while grocery shopping. Nwaonu is a scholar at the United States Department of Agriculture’s Graduate Student Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Partners, also known as USDA GradCAMP. Climate justice is important to Nwaonu, who came to UD from an area of Nigeria polluted by oil drilling.
Leadership Team
Coming soon: Fall 2026
Coming soon: Fall 2026
Coming soon: Fall 2026
The advisory council provides strategic guidance and actionable recommendations to help CEAE achieve its mission. The council collaborates closely with the CEAE Leadership Team, which includes the CEAE Director, Research Manager, Lab Coordinator, and postdoctoral researchers.
