Dr. Mollie Mcquillan

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mollie McQuillan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her research focuses on the intersection of educational policy and social relationships, particularly in relation to gender-expansive students and educators. McQuillan's work examines how educational policies affect the experiences of LGBTQ+ students, highlighting the importance of inclusivity in school leadership. She completed her PhD in Human Development and Social Policy at Northwestern University in 2019, and has been recognized with several awards for her contributions to educational research. McQuillan’s notable publications include studies on gender diversity policies in education and the mental health impact of school climate on transgender adolescents. She is committed to advancing educational practices that promote equity and inclusion for all students, working closely with various educational institutions and research communities.

Research Interests

Awards

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W.T. Grant Scholar

2025-01-01
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Early Career Award

2025-01-01
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Emerging Scholar Award - Administration, Organization, Leadership

2023-01-01
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Outstanding Educational Policy Report Award

2023-01-01
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Trans Studies in Education: Building Field Research Pilot Learning Community

2019-01-01
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Madison Education Partnership Research Award

2019-01-01
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Outstanding Dissertation Award Honorable Mention

2020-01-01
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Presidential Fellow

2019-01-01
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Dissertation Fellowship

2018-01-01

Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV/Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences