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School of Education and Social Policy @sesp-nu.bsky.social · 1d

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

Juniper Shelley
Ty Moyer
Sara Pena Figueroa (WW Board of Directors- SESP Director)

David Gormley
Michael Jurek
Adrian Ayala-Perez
Payton Lowenthal-Wojcik

Matthew Jamil
Aneela Shemsu
David Gormley

Nahla Idris Habona
Gia Mosely
Evan Hostetler

School of Education and Social Policy @sesp-nu.bsky.social · 1d

🎉 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.

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School of Education and Social Policy @sesp-nu.bsky.social · 3d

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

School of Education and Social Policy @sesp-nu.bsky.social · 4d

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! 💜 💜

School of Education and Social Policy @sesp-nu.bsky.social · 6d

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.

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School of Education and Social Policy @sesp-nu.bsky.social · 8d

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

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School of Education and Social Policy @sesp-nu.bsky.social · 11d

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 ⬇️

Veteran Center Jackson Carsello Anchors Northwestern’s Line - Northwestern Athletics

When Jackson Carsello lined up at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium on Sept. 13, the graduate student center knew one of his toughest tests in 20...

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School of Education and Social Policy @sesp-nu.bsky.social · 18d

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. 🍦 💜

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School of Education and Social Policy @sesp-nu.bsky.social · 23d

Welcome SESP Class of 2029 and transfer students. We are so happy to have you on board. 💜 🤸

📸 Jen Pasek + David Johnson

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School of Education and Social Policy @sesp-nu.bsky.social · Sep 4

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.

School of Education and Social Policy @sesp-nu.bsky.social · Sep 2

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.

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School of Education and Social Policy @sesp-nu.bsky.social · Sep 1

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

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School of Education and Social Policy @sesp-nu.bsky.social · Aug 29

Professor Shirin Vossoughi was named co-editor of the journal Cognition & Instruction. 👏 🎉

Read her transition letter: ➡️ spr.ly/6185fAihV

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School of Education and Social Policy @sesp-nu.bsky.social · Aug 28

🎉 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.

School of Education and Social Policy @sesp-nu.bsky.social · Aug 27

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.

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School of Education and Social Policy @sesp-nu.bsky.social · Aug 26

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.

School of Education and Social Policy @sesp-nu.bsky.social · Aug 20

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

School of Education and Social Policy @sesp-nu.bsky.social · Aug 14

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.

School of Education and Social Policy @sesp-nu.bsky.social · Aug 12

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

🔗 spr.ly/63328fWQ4A.

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Demography - the flagship journal of PAA @readdemography.bsky.social · Aug 7

“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...

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School of Education and Social Policy @sesp-nu.bsky.social · Aug 9

Tre Wells received the AERA Minority Dissertation Fellowship—one of just seven nationwide. His research looks at federal policy, HBCUs, and Pell Grants. He'll present at the 2026 AERA meeting in LA! 👏

➡️ spr.ly/63325fltYt.

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School of Education and Social Policy @sesp-nu.bsky.social · Aug 4

Meet Julia Narvaez Munguia, who earned Northwestern University's first dual degree in education/social policy and journalism. If there ever were an ideal candidate for this program, it was Julia! 💜

➡️ More on her journey: spr.ly/6182fdkjY.

School of Education and Social Policy @sesp-nu.bsky.social · Jul 29

🌟 Discover how our Master's in Learning and Organizational Change programs can help you drive transformation in organizations, empower others, and create meaningful change.

✅ MSLOC coaching info session: Aug. 20, Noon – 1:30 PM CT
spr.ly/604244ln4.

School of Education and Social Policy @sesp-nu.bsky.social · Jul 28

We brought more than two dozen of the world’s most promising emerging scholars in science education to campus for the 2025 Sandra K. Abell Institute for Doctoral Students.
Read more ➡️ spr.ly/6185fuqMF.
📸 Eileen Molony

School of Education and Social Policy @sesp-nu.bsky.social · Jul 21

🌟 Discover how our Master's in Learning and Organizational Change programs can help you drive transformation in organizations, empower others, and create meaningful change.

✅ Tomorrow! MSLOC virtual chat with current student Priya Fremerman: July 22, Noon – 12:30 PM CT
spr.ly/604944lnF

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