Bryan Lagalo earned his MA degree in Economics at the University of Georgia. He also studied at Saginaw Valley State University and earned a BBA in Finance, a BA in Economics, and a minor in Mathematics. Before joining Michigan Tech he taught for two years at Brenau University in Gainesville, Georgia. His teaching interests include applied microeconomics, economics decision analysis, and principles of economics. Learning goals in his courses include: critical thinking, cost-benefit decision analysis, and for students to become more informed voters. He also serves as an informal academic advisor for finance and economics majors.