About

Hello there!

I’m Scott Laing. I’m currently a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University at Buffalo School of Management, where I recently completed my PhD in Finance, and I’m eager to use the 2024/2025 academic year to build my career and further the Finance department as a whole. I’m passionate to turn my research interests in ESG and Sustainability Finance into real world progress in understanding policy decisions at the local level. Growing up in a community directly impacted by EPA policy violations (within blocks of pollution) gives me a unique perspective on advancing this field of research.

I have a strong passion for teaching and making educational content as engaging as possible. This upcoming semester I have built a team of Teaching Assistants to engage the newly in-person Applied Economics Course (MGE 302) within the School of Management, bringing a renewed focus towards student retention in this crucial course. Additionally I am leading a pivot in my Financial Modeling course to have a focus on Python programming and building future student success beyond the classroom.

I’m eager to participate in the Faculty Senate as well as the New Faculty Academy, and continue to contribute to the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship here at UB, as well as the Center for Integrated Studies in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology as the Economics representative for Sustainable Initiatives and Grant funding.

I am eager to contribute to the field of Finance and present at future AFA, EFA, and FMA conferences, making a lasting difference on the intersection of ESG Policy and Corporate Firm Decision Processes.