Dr. Lilah Shapiro

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lilah Shapiro is an Assistant Professor in the School of Education and Social Policy at Northwestern University. She earned her PhD in Comparative Human Development from the University of Chicago in 2012, having previously completed her Master's in Social Sciences and a Bachelor's in English and Vocal Performance. Her research interests lie in Sociology and social psychology, focusing on identity, life story narrative, ethnicity, religion, assimilation, and immigration. Shapiro explores how ethnicity intersects with biology and race within American culture and diaspora experiences, employing qualitative methods to better understand class and social location. Throughout her academic career, she has received multiple honors, including the Martin Marty Center Junior Fellowship and the Bernice Neugarten Prize Lectureship, both awarded by the University of Chicago. She has published works that delve into Jewish identity and the narratives shaping it, contributing to discussions on race, politics, and culture.

Research Interests

Awards

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Martin Marty Center Junior Fellow

2011-01-01
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Bernice Neugarten Prize Lectureship

2011-01-01
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Lectureship Center Study of Race, Politics Culture

2011-01-01
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Fuerstenberg Fellowship

2003-01-01

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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  • 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.