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Faculty, Research October 22, 2021

Professor Ken Paller finds learning physical actions can be enhanced during sleep

Professor Ken Paller, of the Department of Psychology, found in a new study that learning a novel physical action can be enhanced during sleep.

These findings suggest that the rehabilitation of stroke survivors and people with neurological disorders can …


Adam Miller

Faculty, Meet our Faculty October 19, 2021

Meet Assistant Professor Adam Miller of the Department of Physics and Astronomy

Weinberg College welcomes Assistant Professor Adam Miller to the Department of Physics and Astronomy!

Miller recently offered insight into his background, recent work, and past accomplishments. He is a fellow for the Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astrophysics …


Sylvia Perry

Faculty October 18, 2021

Professor Sylvia Perry discusses the best age to talk with children about race

Sylvia Perry, of the Department of Psychology, studies the formation of racial attitudes and practices designed to reduce prejudice. Through her work, she aims to help foster classroom environments, and a society-at-large, where everyone can achieve and thrive.

As …


Wen-fai Fong

Awards and Honors, Faculty, Research October 18, 2021

Assistant Professor Wen-fai Fong receives prestigious Packard Fellowship

Assistant Professor Wen-fai Fong, of the Department of Physics and Astronomy, has received the prestigious 2021 Packard Fellowship in Science and Engineering from the David and Lucile Packard Foundation.

The foundation named Fong and 19 others as the nation’s …


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Faculty, Research October 18, 2021

Weinberg College faculty outline ways that improving children’s lives supports the nation

Even before COVID, childcare was a challenge, but the pandemic’s swift economic plunge has only made it worse.

However, two Weinberg College faculty members are working to improve childcare, narrow childhood disparities, and improve the overall wellbeing of America’s children, …


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Alumni and Students, Awards and Honors October 16, 2021

Four 2021 Northwestern graduates receive Jazzy Johnson Waw-jashk Student Awards

Four Northwestern graduates from the class of 2021 have received  Jazzy Johnson Waw-jashk Student Awards for their contributions as student activists. Three of these students, Karina Aguilar, Minna Ito, and Chloe Wong, graduated from Weinberg College.

The awards are presented …


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COVID-19 Research, Faculty, Research October 13, 2021

New survey finds that support for vaccine mandates remains high

As the coronavirus pandemic rages on, President Biden has taken a harder stance against those unwilling to vaccinate by issuing vaccine mandates.

Professor James Druckman, of the Department of Political Science, found that most Americans continue to support his …


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Alumni and Students, Alumni Spotlight October 13, 2021

Alumni Spotlight: Meet Azurii Collier ‘12 PhD, Psychology

In honor of the 125th anniversary of the first PhD degree being conferred at Northwestern University in 1896, The Graduate School (TGS) is highlighting PhD alumni community in the 125 years of Alumni Spotlight Series. Throughout 2021, their series …


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Alumni and Students, Alumni Spotlight October 13, 2021

Alumni Spotlight: Meet Alexandra Bradner ’05 PhD, Philosophy

In honor of the 125th anniversary of the first PhD degree being conferred at Northwestern University in 1896, The Graduate School (TGS) is highlighting PhD alumni community in the 125 years of Alumni Spotlight Series. Throughout 2021, their series …


Eli Kean

Faculty, Meet our Faculty October 12, 2021

Meet Eli Kean, Assistant Professor of Instruction in Gender & Sexuality Studies and Academic Adviser

Weinberg College welcomes Eli Kean, Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Gender & Sexuality Studies Program and Academic Adviser!

Kean recently shared what inspired them and what they feel is most fulfilling about teaching. Kean’s primary goal as an …


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