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Danny M. Cohen is a learning scientist, writer, and education designer who holds the position of Charles Deering McCormick Distinguished Professor of Instruction at Northwestern University’s School of Education and Social Policy. His research specializes in collective memory and education design, particularly focusing on Holocaust education. Cohen emphasizes the importance of museum, exhibition, and memorial design, striving to create environments that encourage social change through education. He has authored several works in human rights fiction, leading community programs that engage with marginalized narratives regarding violence and atrocity. Cohen’s academic contributions include notable publications such as 'Overlapping Triangles', 'Teaching About T4', and 'Masks of Holocaust Memory'. As the founder of Unsilence, he leads a national initiative that delivers interactive learning experiences and training programs aimed at equipping educators and communities to tackle difficult discussions about social injustice. In his community engagement efforts, Cohen co-chairs the Illinois Holocaust & Genocide Commission, contributes to editorial boards, and has been involved in training programs that educate future leaders in this vital area. Originally from London, he is currently based in Chicago.
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