Dr. Mesmin Destin

Professor

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Biography

Mesmin Destin directs a multidisciplinary lab group that investigates social psychological mechanisms underlying socioeconomic disparities in educational outcomes from adolescence through young adulthood. Using laboratory and field experiments, Destin studies factors that influence how young people perceive and pursue their futures. At the university level, Destin examines how social experiences and institutional structures shape motivation, well-being, and educational trajectories of lower socioeconomic status and first-generation college students.

Research Interests

Awards

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Diversity Science Award

2025-01-01
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Fellowship Award

2021-01-01
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Outstanding Early Career Award

2020-01-01
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Distinguished Scientific Award - Early Career Contribution

2019-01-01
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Teaching Excellence Award

2019-01-01
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Emerging Leadership Award

2018-01-01
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Fellow

2018-01-01
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Collaborative Excellence Award

2018-01-01
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Scholars Award

2016-01-01
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Visiting Scholar Award

2016-01-01
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Outstanding Faculty Award

2015-01-01

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
  • 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.