Jessica Murfree

Jessica Murfree, PhD is an Assistant Professor in Sport Administration and Hyde Family Foundation Fellow in the Department of Exercise and Sport Science. Prior to joining the EXSS faculty, Dr. Murfree was on the faculties of the University of Cincinnati, Texas A&M University, and the University of Louisville. Dr. Murfree earned a B.A. in Exercise and Sport Science from UNC Chapel Hill, M.A. in Kinesiology from the University of Alabama, and Ph.D. in Sport Administration at the University of Louisville.

Dr. Murfree is a sport ecology researcher studying the effects of climate change on sport through societal implications of climate risks and environmental disparities. To date, her research has informed organizations including the United Nations Environment Programme, Climate Week NYC, Climate Central, Red Bull, and the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine. Her research has contributed to sport industry conversations in The Athletic and Sports Illustrated and has been featured in outlets like Scientific American and Forbes. She is a 2023 Forbes 30 Under 30 in Sports Honoree, and a recipient of Yale University’s School of Public Health Certificate in Climate Change and Health.

Learn more about Dr. Murfree’s scholarship here: www.jessicamurfree.com