The UT Knoxville Experts Guide is a directory of selected faculty and staff who are available to provide quotes, background information, and comments on a wide variety of topics. This is a resource for members of the media but not an exhaustive list of experts.
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Jessie Wilkerson on Dolly Parton
Jessie Wilkerson is an expert in the modern history of the South and Appalachia, using cultural icons like Dolly Parton to examine women, labor, and social change.
Marianne Wanamaker on Tariffs
Marianne Wanamaker is an expert in American economic policy, labor markets, and American economic history.
Sharon Jean-Philippe on Urban Forestry
Sharon Jean-Philippe is an expert on urban forestry and the benefits of green infrastructure, environmental quality and greener cities.
Andrew Muhammad on Agricultural Economics
Andrew Muhammad is an expert in international trade and agricultural policy.
Brian Wirth on Nuclear Energy
Brian Wirth is an expert in nuclear fuel and structural material performance in nuclear environments.
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Andrew Busch on Elections
Andrew Busch is an expert in American political institutions, elections and public policy.