Writing skills are taught by all faculty, and writing assignments are required in most courses. The senior research project culminates in a written tutorial. Research Her dissertation research used a computer model of an economy to simulate the effects of changes in public policy. This research analyzed the effects of a commodity price stabilization policy for a small developing country dependent on the export of one primary commodity. Other research measured the effect of service learning on writing skills and student involvement.
Current research assesses the impact of an online course management system on student learning.
Along with three colleagues, Professor Lott was named 1996-97 Chatham College Buhl Professor for work in service learning.