Dr. Emma Decosta

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Biography

Emma Tevaarwerk DeCosta is a Professor of Instruction at Northwestern University's McCormick School of Engineering, where she primarily works with first-year students. As a core faculty member, she teaches courses in the Department of Materials Science & Engineering, with a focus on Design Thinking Communication. Her areas of research interest include utilizing analytics to guide changes in advising practices and policies, as well as implementing personal response systems in academic settings.

Research Interests

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume/CV
  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.