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Susan Nolen is an Emeritus Professor in the College of Education at the University of Washington. Her primary research focuses on designing environments that support student engagement and motivation to learn. She investigates the ways social contexts influence learning, utilizing a sociocultural framework to explore how individuals navigate social practices and the motivations that arise from social interactions. Additionally, she has a secondary interest in assessment within educational settings, particularly examining the effects of policies and practices on teacher and student motivation. Although retired, she continues to engage in research, writing, and mentoring students, as well as sponsoring visiting scholars.
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