Dr. George Spencer

Assistant Professor

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Biography

George Spencer is an Assistant Professor at NYU Steinhardt, where he specializes in the intersection of education policy and student pathways. His research primarily focuses on understanding the educational trajectories of students from high school to college, assessing the efficacy of various policy interventions designed to enhance college readiness, access, and completion rates. His work has been published in leading educational journals, indicating a robust contribution to the field. Spencer has been involved in several funded projects from distinguished organizations such as the American Educational Research Association, TIAA Institute, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Before joining NYU, he served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia and contributed to the Dean's Faculty Fellow initiative at NYU's Transition Program for Academic Diversity. His academic credentials include a doctorate from Harvard Graduate School of Education, a master's degree, and a bachelor's degree from Northwestern University.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

NYU Steinhardt • New York, NY

Teaching and conducting research in education policy.

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Georgia • Georgia

Engaged in education research and teaching.

Awards

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AERA Dissertation Fellow

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Russell Sage Foundation Pipeline Grant Emerging Scholars

Requirements for New York University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Personal statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.