Dr. Jeannette Colyvas

Professor

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Biography

Jeannette Colyvas is a Professor in the School of Education and Social Policy at Northwestern University, where she is also an Executive Board Member of the Northwestern Institute on Complex Systems. Her research focuses on the dynamics of organizational emergence and persistence, examining how institutions and networks innovate and change. She has extensive experience in studying the government-university-industry interface and the forms of organizing across public, private, and non-profit sectors. Jeannette holds a PhD from Stanford University in Sociology and has been recognized for her teaching and leadership contributions, receiving several awards including the School of Education and Social Policy Teacher of the Year award multiple times. Her publications cover various topics related to institutionalization and the role of organizations in education policy. She is known for her significant contributions to understanding the complexities surrounding education and public policy.

Research Interests

Awards

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Visiting Fellow

2022-01-01
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Honor Roll Recipient

2018-01-01
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Teacher of the Year

2017-01-01
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Academic Leadership Program Fellow

2016-01-01

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
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  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

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