Jadrian J. Wooten
Educator and Researcher
Jadrian Wooten is an award-winning educator and is currently an Associate Teaching Professor at The Pennsylvania State University within the Department of Economics. His research interests are in managerial and labor related issues in sports as well as teaching pedagogy. He is also deeply involved in developing teaching resources for university and high school economics instructors. He is most well known for his work on the integration of media into the economics curriculum.
Academic Appointments
The Pennsylvania State University
Associate Teaching Professor Economics (2019 — Present)
Assistant Teaching Professor of Economics (2018 — 2019)
Lecturer of Economics (2014 — 2018)
Washington State University
Department of Educational Leadership & Counseling Psychology
Adjunct Instructor (2013 — 2015)
Graduate Instructor (2012 — 2014)
Education
PhD in Economics (2014)
Washington State University
Fields: Industrial Organization and Environmental & Natural Resources
Master of Business Administration (2010)
Sam Houston State University
Emphasis: Economics and Management
Bachelor of Business Administration (2009)
Sam Houston State University
Majors: Economics and Management
Minors: Entrepreneurship
With Honors from the Elliot T. Bowers Honors Program
Stories about me, my teaching,
or my research
Teaching Focus
July 03, 2020
Many Penn State students who logged into LionPATH on Monday were surprised to learn some of their classes, even smaller ones, would be taught remotely in the fall.
Teaching Focus
June 20, 2020
"I will listen and believe you if someone is threatening you."
These simple words, printed on stickers recently donated to the Lauren McCluskey Foundation, are a summation of "Lauren's Promise" — a vow that educators at all levels, but particularly in higher education, can include on their course syllabi to let students know they're ready to listen and to help.
General Focus
May 19, 2020
In 2019, Penn State football brought in $100.5 million in revenue. But with professional and college sports across the nation being canceled amid the coronavirus pandemic, the university and surrounding community may not bring in as much money as they typically do.
Teaching Focus
January 01, 2020
While spring break continues for students, many Penn State professors have ended their time off early as they begin preparing for online classes.
Teaching Focus
March 20, 2020
As students transition to remote classes following Penn State’s announcement to extend learning through the end of the semester due to coronavirus concerns, professors are trying their best to educate under unprecedented circumstances.