Julie Harrington

Dr. Harrington holds a doctorate in Economics and an MS in Fisheries from Auburn University and is the director of the Center for Economic Forecasting and Analysis (CEFA) at Florida State University. She has an extensive background in economic, econometric/statistical analysis, and natural resources. Her current research interests focus on energy, environmental, aerospace, high tech, economic development, and education economics. She is the director of the Innovation and Economic Opportunities Office within the Florida Center for Advanced Aero-propulsion Center of Excellence, with an emphasis on economic impact, marketing, training, and outreach, in an effort to increase awareness of the fields of aerospace/aviation in Florida. She is a member of the FSU Institute for Energy Systems, Economics and Sustainability within the Florida Energy Systems Consortium of Florida universities, with a focus on energy economy and policy. She recently served as a member on the "Governor's Action Team on Energy and Climate Change" on the Cap and Trade Technical Working Group. Dr. Harrington also works with econometric/statistical and input-output modeling software (REMI and IMPLAN).