Dr. Miriam Sherin

Professor

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Biography

Miriam Gamoran Sherin is a faculty member at Northwestern University, where she holds the title of Alice Gabrielle Twight Professor in Learning Sciences within the School of Education and Social Policy. Her research primarily focuses on understanding how teachers think and learn, particularly in the context of mathematics education. A significant aspect of her work includes investigating teacher noticing and professional vision, which pertains to teachers' ability to identify and respond to key events during instruction. Sherin is recognized for her efforts to integrate video in teacher education to foster professional learning. Throughout her 30-year career at Northwestern, she has taken on various leadership roles, including Director of Undergraduate Education and Associate Dean for Teacher Education. Her educational background includes a PhD in Science Mathematics Education from the University of California, Berkeley, as well as an MA and BA in Mathematics from the University of California, San Diego and the University of Chicago, respectively. She has received numerous awards for her contributions to the field, recognizing her impactful publications and teaching.

Research Interests

Awards

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National Academy Education

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Outstanding Publication Award

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Professor of the Year

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Excellence in Research Teaching and Teacher Education Award

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Early Career Award

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Outstanding Paper Award

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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  • Resume/CV
  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

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