Dr. Ardyn Nordstrom

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ardyn Nordstrom is an Assistant Professor at the School of Public Policy and Administration specializing in applied microeconomics with a focus on economic development, education, food security, and gender equality. Her research explores how information interventions impact educational behavior and public health attitudes, particularly regarding gender equality. She has designed and implemented numerous randomized control trials and mixed-methods evaluations in collaboration with various international agencies, governments, and NGOs, including USAID, UKAID, and World Vision. Nordstrom's work spans across Canada, Zimbabwe, El Salvador, Honduras, Cambodia, Brazil, Malawi, Kenya, Zambia, Rwanda, and Uganda. She is a member of the Canadian Women in Economics Committee and serves on the Editorial Board of the Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation. Her accolades include multiple SSHRC grants and awards for her innovative research projects.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Carleton University • Ottawa, ON, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in the field of public policy and administration.

Requirements for Carleton University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Includes MEng and MASc options.