Dr. Penelope Peterson

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Biography

Penelope L. Peterson is the Eleanor R. Baldwin Professor and Dean of the School of Education and Social Policy (SESP) at Northwestern University. She previously held the position of University Distinguished Professor of Education at Michigan State University and Sears-Bascom Professor of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Under her leadership, SESP rose to be recognized as one of the top education schools nationally, ranked seventh by U.S. News & World Report. The small size of SESP has not impeded its accomplishments, as the faculty has secured a total of over $400,000 in external research funding, with SESP members bringing in more than $700,000. Peterson has served as the past president of the American Educational Research Association (AERA) and is a member of the National Academy of Education. She is a fellow of AERA, the American Psychological Association, and the American Psychological Society, and serves on the Advisory Board of the Adler Planetarium.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emeritus

— Present

Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Served as a Professor Emeritus focusing on education, social policy, and learning sciences.

Dean

— Present

School of Education and Social Policy, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Led the School of Education and Social Policy, overseeing educational programs and faculty.

University Distinguished Professor of Education

— Present

Michigan State University • East Lansing, MI

Held a distinguished professorship in education.

Sears-Bascom Professor of Education

— Present

University of Wisconsin-Madison • Madison, WI

Served as a full professor focusing on educational methodologies.

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.