Congrats to Professor Michelle Yin, who has been elected to the National Academy of Social Insurance! 💜 🎉 Read more: spr.ly/63323CWHUz.

The latest issue of SESP magazine includes: 💥 Lilah Shapiro: When belief meets evidence 💥 Gary Kosman's drive to save national service 💥 Emily Lester's lessons in resilience 💥 Kate Danielson helps foster youth reach college. Full issue: spr.ly/63327Ce23t. 💜

"We can’t look the other way. We must empower ourselves to face — and even embrace — the complexity of these times.” -- Professor Uri Wilensky during his 2025 Yidan Prize acceptance speech. Read more: spr.ly/63328CuRHr.

SESP economist Kirabo Jackson spoke with Chicago Tonight about the dismantling of the Department of Education. Read or watch the interview: spr.ly/63321CMMQN .

Is our new Master's in Technology, People, and Policy program for you? Meet our inaugural cohort: spr.ly/63322702FI Sign up for tomorrow's info session: noon CT, Dec. 15: spr.ly/63323702FL.

Nicole Turner Lee, a instructor with our MS in Technology, People, and Policy Program, was listed as one of Washingtonian Magazine's 2025 Tech Titans! ➡️Next MTEPP info session: Monday, Dec. 15, noon. spr.ly/633217fy8Z ➡️ Tech Titans list: spr.ly/633227fy8w

We recently celebrated staffer Megan Redfearn, who is moving into a new role at Northwestern developing leadership development programs across the University. For sixteen years, Megan helped build community among SESP students, faculty, and staff.

Is our new Master's in Technology, People, and Policy program for you? Meet our inaugural cohort: spr.ly/6332170N6L Sign up for the next info session: noon CT, Dec. 10: spr.ly/6332270N60.

Congrats to Paula Olszewski-Kubilius, professor emerita and former director of Northwestern's Center for Talent Development. She was awarded the Ann F. Isaacs Founder’s Memorial Award from the National Association for Gifted Children. 🎉 💜 🔗 spr.ly/633227NSX6.

Susan Corwith, director of Northwestern's Center for Talent Development, was elected to the National Association for Gifted Children Board of Directors + appointed as a U.S. delegate to the World Council for Gifted + Talented Children. ➡️ Info on CTD: spr.ly/633257Nonf

We’re excited to continue our longstanding partnership with The Baxter Foundation to strengthen STEM education across the Chicagoland area. ➡️ Learn more: spr.ly/633207F65e 📸 Valentin Torres

After we take in information — whether true or not — it’s nearly impossible to avoid using it, Northwestern University psychologist David Rapp explained during the “Science of Reading: The Podcast.” ➡️ Read more: spr.ly/63321704yL.

Is our new Master's in Technology, People, and Policy program for you? Meet our inaugural cohort: spr.ly/633237I91l Sign up for the next info session: noon CT, Dec. 5. spr.ly/633247I91m.

Sweet-tempered Wonder, our favorite Newfi, joined us for Therapy Dog Thursday last week! Wonder was so, well, wonderful, that she may have found a new career! #WellBeing #WellBecoming #TherapyDogThursday

SESP faculty leadership: Professors Cynthia Coburn, Megan Bang, and Carol Lee coauthored a new Spencer Foundation report urging a rethink of grad education and calling for learning that meets today’s changing classrooms and communities. ➡️ Read the report: spr.ly/633227csDG.

Our Loeschner Leadership Lecture Series brings some of the world’s top leaders to campus, and John Palfrey, president of the MacArthur Foundation, was among the most inspiring we’ve had. A heartfelt thank you to John for his generosity of time, wisdom, and kindness. 📸 Eileen Molony.

Tomorrow! Join us Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m. for the annual SESP Loeschner Lecture on Leadership, featuring John Palfrey, President of the MacArthur Foundation. ✅ Register: spr.ly/633217TiiV ✅ Read more: spr.ly/633227Tiin

MSLOC alumna and instructor Renetta McCann received Ad Age’s Vanguard Award, a lifetime career award in media and advertising. Read more about Renetta—and her love of six-word stories—in SESP Magazine. ➡️ spr.ly/633287nv2q.

Join us Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m. for the annual SESP Loeschner Lecture on Leadership, featuring John Palfrey, President of the MacArthur Foundation. ✅ Register: spr.ly/633287T9iM ✅ Read more: spr.ly/633207T9iO

Join us Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m. for the annual SESP Loeschner Lecture on Leadership, featuring John Palfrey, President of the MacArthur Foundation. ✅ Register: spr.ly/633267zviA ✅ Read more: spr.ly/633277zvi7

Moving between languages: A new study by SESP researchers Gautam Bisht and Eva Lam suggests that students who write in multiple languages can challenge English-centered norms in higher education. ✅ More info: spr.ly/633267KyyO. ✅ Study: spr.ly/633287Kyyu

Moving between languages: A new study by SESP researchers Gautam Bisht and Eva Lam suggests that students who write in multiple languages can challenge English-centered norms in higher ed. ✅ More info: spr.ly/633297KHvS. ✅ Study: spr.ly/633207KHvs.

Hot-dogging it with Prof. Lauren Tighe. #happyhallowen

Please join us at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19 for the annual SESP Loeschner Lecture on Leadership, featuring MacArthur Foundation President John Palfrey. ✅ Register: spr.ly/633227D5dq ✅ Read more: spr.ly/633247D5ds

A future determined by Big Tech and its AI technologies is not inevitable, alumnus Charles Logan tells Bloomberg Businessweek. Logan is a postdoc at SESP's Center for Responsible Tech, Policy, and Public Dialogue. ✅ Read the full article (paywall): spr.ly/63321Afxk9.

SESP faculty member Jen Munson received a five-year, $815,789 CAREER grant from the National Science Foundation to design spaces that make math as enjoyable as recreational reading. ✅ Here's why Munson thinks Yahztee 🎲 🎲 🎲 🎲 🎲 and Legos add up to math: spr.ly/6187AfvBD.

🎓 Higher education changes everything. With our Higher Education Administration + Policy program, you'll help shape the future of education + make a real difference. Ready to lead change? ➡️ Watch our video: spr.ly/6182A46im ➡️ How to Apply: spr.ly/6183A46iW

SESP faculty member David Uttal, one of the world’s leading researchers on maps, space and place, has received three new NSF grants 👉 spr.ly/63325AIFLF.

Congrats to alumna Izzy Dobbel (BS20), deputy chief of staff for the Illinois House Speaker, who was named to the Crain’s Chicago Business 40 Under 40 Class of 2025. 🎉 🤸 Read more: spr.ly/63325AIUs1.

Meet one of our recent graduates: Adrienne Scheide! Known for her signature pink attire, Adrienne strengthened the SESP community through two organizations she founded: the Solidarity and Survivorship Collective and Rural and Small Towns NU. Story by Grace Gormley (Medill27): spr.ly/6184AIoUs

Thanks to our amazing 2025 SESP peer advisors! 💜 Adrian Ayala-Perez Sara Pena Figueroa David Gormley Nahla Idris Habona Evan Hostetler Matthew Jamil Michael Jurek Payton Lowenthal-Wojcik Gia Mosely Ty Moyer Juniper Shelley Aneela Shemsu 📸 Jen Pasek

🎉 Doug Medin, Professor Emeritus at Northwestern University’s School of Education and Social Policy, received the David E. Rumelhart Prize, the most important award in the field of cognitive science. 👏 ➡️ Read more: spr.ly/6183Aoqef.

From serving on student government to connecting with his culture through the Latin dance club and learning consulting in Milan, Adrian Ayala-Perez is making the most of his opportunities at Northwestern. Story by Grace Gormley (Medill27): spr.ly/63327AmJgP

Thank you to our generous alumni who returned for the annual homecoming luncheon in Annenberg Hall, including Kwei Akuete, Gia DiGiacobbe, Barry Goldberg, Samantha Gerber, Rabeya Mallick, Anisa Mian, Kathleen Snow and Antoinette White. We are so grateful! 💜 💜

We recently launched a multidisciplinary research hub called the Center for Responsible Technology, Policy, and Public Dialogue to explore questions of ethics, fairness, and innovation in the age of AI. Learn more about our new center: spr.ly/6188AiifA.

SESP professor Uri Wilensky, a preeminent scholar in computer modeling and simulations, has been awarded the 2025 Yidan Prize for Education Research, the world's largest prize in education. 💜 🎉 🤸 📰 spr.ly/63328A57NY 📸 Stephen J. Lewis

Turning a hometown dream into reality. Graduate student Jackson Carsello, who is pursuing a Master of Science in Organizational Dynamics, has grown into a Big Ten starter and an anchor on the o-line ⬇️

Just another sunny, warm and beautiful day in Evanston -- perfect for the ice cream social (or a dip in Lake Michigan, where the water is 70° F.) Special thanks to Clarence and Wendy of C&W in Evanston, a family owned market and ice cream parlor. 🍦 💜

Welcome SESP Class of 2029 and transfer students. We are so happy to have you on board. 💜 🤸 📸 Jen Pasek + David Johnson

Dean Bryan Brayboy will speak with Pulitzer Prize-winner Kathleen DuVal at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7 during the 40th annual PrintersRowFest. Other SESP participants: instructor Liz Shulman and alumni Bill Healy and Faisal Mohyuddin. ➡️ Read more: spr.ly/63323A8qBJ.

Olga Vaskova, who is pursuing a master’s degree in learning sciences, earned a $500 prize for her English language arts lesson focused on The Wizard of Oz, one of her daughter’s favorite books. Read more ➡️ spr.ly/63322fhUYY.

Tomorrow! Sept. 2 6 p.m. (CDT) Don’t miss our MSLOC Capstone presentations —a chance to see students bring their research to life and demonstrate how learning turns into real impact. 🔗 Learn more: spr.ly/6044fWLfn. #Capstone #orgchange #organizationalchange #learning #MSLOC

Professor Shirin Vossoughi was named co-editor of the journal Cognition & Instruction. 👏 🎉 Read her transition letter: ➡️ spr.ly/6185fAihV

🎉 Big congrats to Charles Logan (right) who successfully defended his dissertation: “‘A Future To Fight For’: Resisting and Reimagining AI in Education Through Technoskeptical Inquiry, Speculative Design, + Ideological Sensemaking.” Gratitude to his committee: Sepehr Vakil, Eva Lam, Antero Garcia.

Bold ideas. Real-world impact. On Sept 2, MSLOC students will showcase their Capstone research—tackling big workplace challenges with smart, strategic solutions. If you're exploring grad school, this is your front-row seat to see what MSLOC is all about. 🔗 Register now: spr.ly/6044fWLfn.

Meet Zuviriya Anarwala, a student in our Master of Science in Education program, who: ✅ speaks six languages ✅ plans to teach high school English ✅ founded Rumaan Academy, an organization that teaches women how to read and understand Arabic. More: spr.ly/63322fo452.

Improve your coaching at our 5-week, online course led by MSLOC's Michelle Albaugh. ✅ Sept. 2 – Oct. 7, 2025 ✅ 3 hrs/week ✅ Includes Hogan + ILP ✅ Certificate Register by Aug. 25. 🔗 spr.ly/63329fxGzx #MSLOC #Northwestern

Join us for MSLOC Capstone Presentations on Sept. 2 as students tackle real workplace challenges and deliver innovative solutions for learning, leadership, and change. 👀 See your future here. 🔗 Register: spr.ly/63324fU7mM.

SESP Dean Bryan Brayboy will deliver the AERA Distinguished Lecture at the 2026 Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, April 8–12. 👏 💜 🔗 spr.ly/63328fWQ4A.

“Dynamic Family Size Preferences During the COVID-19 Mortality Crisis”: @leticiamarteleto.bsky.social & S. Kumar report 40% of women w/ children changed desired family size toward having more kids. @pennpsc.bsky.social @sesp-nu.bsky.social @dzc-upenn.bsky.social read.dukeupress.edu/demography/a...