Dr. Nicole Stephens

Professor

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Biography

Nicole M. Stephens is the Jeanne Brett Chair Professor at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, specializing in Management and Organizations. She holds a Ph.D. in Social Psychology from Stanford University. Her research focuses on how sociocultural factors shape individuals' behavior and cognition, with particular emphasis on social class, race, ethnicity, and gender. Professor Stephens investigates the experiences of first-generation college students and those from diverse cultural backgrounds, exploring how these contexts influence educational outcomes and social interactions. Her research aims to develop effective interventions that leverage diversity in educational settings and workplaces. She has published extensively in leading academic journals, contributing to the discourse on social inequalities and bias reduction. Recognized for her contributions, Professor Stephens has received several awards, including the Otto Klineberg Intercultural and International Relations Award and the APA Award for Early Career Contributions in Social Psychology. She actively participates in various interdisciplinary working groups aimed at addressing social biases in educational and organizational contexts.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Teaching and conducting research in Management and Organizations.

Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Psychology, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Conducting research in social psychology with a courtesy appointment.

Associate Professor

2013-01-01 — 2020-01-01

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Conducting research and teaching in Management and Organizations.

Assistant Professor

2010-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Conducting research and teaching in Management and Organizations.

Awards

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Kabiller Science Empathy Prize

2022-01-01
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Otto Klineberg Intercultural and International Relations Award

2018-01-01
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APA Award for Early Career Contribution (Social Psychology)

2017-01-01

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
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Specialization Notes

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