Melanie Fox
Clinical Assistant Professor of Economics
Director of Undergraduate Studies, Economics Department
Economics
Education
PhD Economics, University of Houston
MA Economics, University of Houston
BS Economics, University of Houston
Graduate Certificate Public Health, University of Texas
Melanie Fox is an award-winning educator, researcher, and mentor. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Economics at Purdue University and the co-author and co-editor of several books. In July 2025, Fox became Director of Undergraduate Studies for the Economics Department. Her academic research focuses on teaching pedagogy and career paths and mentoring for economists in teaching-oriented and non-tenure track roles.
