MSU economist wins prestigious award for regional science

Craig Carpenter, an assistant professor at Michigan State University, received the 2024 Geoffrey J.D. Hewings Award from the North American Regional Science Council on Nov. 15 during its annual meeting in New Orleans. The award honors early-career researchers for significant contributions to regional science within 10 years of earning their doctoral degree.

“This award is one of the most prestigious honors for an early career scientist and economist, so I’m extremely humbled by this recognition,” Carpenter said.

NARSC highlighted Carpenter’s work in regional economic modeling, minority entrepreneurship, and public policy research. His projects, which have secured nearly $4 million in funding from agencies such as the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture and the National Science Foundation, focus on community and economic development, with particular attention to race, veteran status, and entrepreneurship.

Carpenter has authored 30 peer-reviewed articles and over 75 outreach publications. His efforts include creating an MSU Extension website documenting redlining and other racially driven housing policies.

In addition to this recognition, Carpenter and an MSU Extension team received the 2024 National Extension Diversity Award for their innovative housing policy education work.

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