SPEAKER: Don Lien, a world-renowned researcher, has published more than 200 papers in academic journals in the fields of economics, finance and statistics. Dr. Lien’s primary field of interest is in the futures market with supporting areas in econometrics and development economics. He has served as a reviewer for more than 50 academic journals. He has twice received the President’s Distinguished Achievement Award in Research from UTSA. His teaching honors include the Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence and the Excellence in Teaching Award from the University of Kansas. He is a member of the advisory board of the Alamo Asian American Chamber of Commerce.