Dr. Michelle Yin

Biography

Michelle Yin is an Associate Professor at Northwestern University’s School of Education and Social Policy and the Director of the Dual Master’s Degree Program in Applied Economics and Social Policy, which is jointly offered with the Chinese University of Hong Kong. She is also the Founding Principal Investigator of the Research Innovation Social Economic Inclusion Lab. Her research lies at the intersection of technology, labor economics, and social policy, with a particular focus on marginalized populations including people with disabilities, at-risk youth, and adult learners. Her work investigates the impact of automation and artificial intelligence on labor market opportunities, and she is recognized for contributions to equity in social safety net systems. Yin has led projects funded by the U.S. Department of Education and other national nonprofits, amounting to over $50 million in external funding. She has published in leading academic journals and has extensive experience advising on disability and workforce policy at various governmental levels. In addition, Yin is a recognized leader in building global partnerships and has contributed to significant evaluations and frameworks used internationally for various educational and social programs.

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