Ricky Feir, MS
Research Specialist
Challey Institute for Global Innovation and Growth
- richard.feir@ndsu.edu
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Office: Richard H. Barry Hall

Ricky Feir is a Research Specialist for the Challey Institute for Global Innovation and Growth. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Social Studies Education with a primary emphasis in History and a secondary emphasis in Economics at MSUM. Additionally, Ricky, holds a master’s degree in Applied Economics from NDSU. He has worked as a high school economics, government, and history teacher for five years at Moorhead High School. As a research specialist, he is responsible for shedding light on issues affecting the region and communicating those findings with the public.
Education
- MS, Agribusiness and Applied Economics, North Dakota State University
- BS, Social Studies Education, primary emphasis in History and secondary emphasis in Economics, Minnesota State University Moorhead
Publications
Recent Research Publications
Policy Brief | Solutions for the Teacher Shortage in North Dakota |