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W. Carson Byrd

Associate Research Scientist in the Center for the Study of Higher & Postsecondary Education

Dr. W. Carson Byrd is an Associate Research Scientist in the Center for the Study of Higher & Postsecondary Education. His research examines the mechanisms of racism within higher education and in broader society, racialization of science and…

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Nell K. Duke

Professor, School of Education

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(734) 615-0586

Nell Duke’s work focuses on early literacy development, particularly among children living in poverty. Her specific areas of expertise include development of informational reading and writing in young children, comprehension development and…

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Susan M. Dynarski

Professor of Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education

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Susan M. Dynarski is a professor at Harvard University, where she holds an appointment at the Graduate School of Education. She recently moved from the University of Michigan, where she held appointments in the Gerald R. Ford School of Public…

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Ben Hansen

Associate Professor of Statistics, College of Literature, Science and the Arts, and Faculty Associate, Survey Research Center, Institute for Social Research

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734-647-5456

Ben Hansen develops research methods that aim to sharpen comparisons of subjects receiving an intervention to subjects receiving a control condition, particularly nonrandomized comparisons, and to improve communication and understanding of remaining…

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Brian McCall

Professor of Education, Economics and Public Policy

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734-647-8366

Brian McCall is a professor of education, economics and public policy at the University of Michigan, where he holds appointments at the School of Education, Department of Economics and the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. He is a visiting…

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Timothy McKay

Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Physics, Astronomy, and Education, Physical & Natural Sciences; Diversity Scholar; National Center for Institutional Diversity; U-M DSN

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Timothy McCay is Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education, Arthur F Thurnau Professor, Professor of Physics, Professor of Astronomy, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts and Professor of Education, School of Education. I am a data…

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Natasha Pilkauskas

Associate Professor of Public Policy

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Natasha Pilkauskas' research considers how social policy might improve the developmental and life trajectories of low-income children. She has looked at living arrangements of low-income children, especially those who live with grandparents, as well…

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Deborah Rivas-Drake

Professor, School of Education; Professor Psychology, College of Literature, Science and the Arts

Deborah Rivas-Drake, is a Professor of Education and Psychology at the University of Michigan. Together with the Contexts of Academic + Socioemotional Adjustment (CASA) Lab, she examines how school, peer, family, and community settings can support…

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Brian Rowan

Burke A. Hinsdale Collegiate Professor and Research Professor

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734-615-0286

Brian Rowan is the Burke A. Hinsdale Collegiate Professor in Education, a research professor at the Institute for Social Research, and a professor of sociology at the University of Michigan. A sociologist by training (PhD, Stanford University),…

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Joseph P. Ryan

Professor of Social Work, School of Social Work and Faculty Associate, Population Studies Center, ISR

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(734) 763-6580

Joe Ryan's research and teaching build upon his direct practice experiences with child welfare and juvenile justice populations. Dr. Ryan is the Co-Director of the Child and Adolescent Data Lab an applied research center focused on using data to…

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Kristin Seefeldt

Associate Professor of Social work and Public Policy

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734-615-2113

Kristin S. Seefeldt is the associate director of Poverty Solutions and an associate professor of social work, with a courtesy appointment at the Ford School. She holds a PhD in public policy and sociology from the University of Michigan. Her work…

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Robin Tepper Jacob

Associate Research Professor

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734-647-4194

Robin Tepper Jacob is an associate research professor at the Institute for Social Research and the School of Education at the University of Michigan. She is also co-director of the Youth Policy Lab, a partnership between the Survey Research Center…

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Megan Tompkins-Stange

Associate Professor of Public Policy

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734-615-4261

Megan Tompkins-Stange is an associate professor of public policy at the Ford School. She is the author of Policy Patrons: Philanthropy, Education Reform, and the Politics of Influence (Harvard Education Press, 2016). She is a scholar of education…

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Samiksha Arun Meda

Data Programmer

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Samiksha is a second-year Master’s student in Data Science at the University of Michigan and a Data Programmer with the Education Policy Initiative. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and has experience supporting data engineering and…

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Sara Fang

Student Graphic Designer

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Sara Fang is an undergraduate student at the Ross School of Business and Stamps School of Art & Design. At the Education Policy Initiative, Sara is a student graphic designer, and she works on promotional materials. She is interested in the…

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Xavier Fields

Research Assistant

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Xavier Fields is a PhD student in Sociology and Public Policy and a Research Assistant with the Education Policy Initiative. His primary research interest is the interaction between institutions and personal identity, and how schools mediate identity…

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Paige Foster

Student Graphic Designer

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Paige Foster is a senior pursuing a BFA in art and design at the University of Michigan’s Penny W. Stamps School of Art and Design, concentrating on graphic design and visual communication, and a History of Art minor at LSA. Paige is interested in…

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Caiden Fung

Data Programmer

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Caiden Fung is an undergraduate student studying Computer Science at the University of Michigan and a Data Programmer at the Education Policy Initiative. Caiden is passionate about breathing life into ideas through programming and analyzing findings…

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Luz Mayancela

Research Assistant

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Luz Mayancela is an undergraduate student at the Gerald Ford School of Public Policy and a research assistant for the Education Policy Initiative. As a Chicago native and a product of public schools, she is passionate about early childhood education…

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Rebecca Trychel

Research Assistant

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Rebecca Trychel is a second-year MPP student and a research assistant at the Education Policy Initiative. She also holds an AAS from Washtenaw Community College and a BA in Political Science from the University of Michigan. A lifelong Michigander and…

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Jessica Vivar

Research Assistant

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Jessica Vivar is a first-year MPP student and a research assistant at the Education Policy Initiative. Originally from Queens, NYC she graduated from Smith College with a BA in Economics and Portuguese-Brazilian studies. Most recently, she worked as…

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Jasmina Camo-Biogradlija

Senior Project Manager

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(734) 763-2993

Jasmina Camo-Biogradlija is the senior project manager for the Education Policy Initiative. Jasmina serves as the liaison to state agencies and works with government and non-profit partners on identifying research priorities, collecting and analyzing…

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Emily Cao

Student Graphic Designer

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Emily Cao recently graduated with a MSI degree at the University of Michigan's School of Information concentrating in UX Design. She also holds a BSI degree and a BA degree at the University of Michigan's Penny W. Stamps School Of Art & Design…

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Maryclaire M. Ellis

Grants & Research Specialist

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(734) 936-2736

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Elizabeth Gelman

Research Assistant

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Elizabeth Gelman received her Master’s in Public Policy at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. Originally from Chicago, she graduated from Wesleyan University with a BA in Psychology. Most recently, she worked as the Senior Development…

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Chelsea Giller

Research Assistant

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Chelsea Giller is a second year dual degree MPP/MBA student. Prior to graduate school, Chelsea worked in strategy, operations and legal project management for curriculum provider Cengage Group. She is passionate about working at the intersection of…

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Nikki Hamp

Research Analyst

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Dr. Nikki Hamp is a board-certified developmental behavioral pediatrician and adjunct clinical assistant professor within the division of Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics at Michigan Medicine. She received her MPA from the University of Michigan…

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Kyle Kwaiser

Senior Data Architect / Manager

As the Senior Data Architect for the Michigan Education Data Center, Kyle's key focus is to keep the data and metadata flowing from the State of Michigan to MERI researchers. He supports the MEDC website, MEDC's research application portal, its data…

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Lauren O'Hair

Research Analyst

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Lauren O'Hair is a Research Analyst at the Education Policy Initiative. Her work at EPI has primarily focused on evaluating elementary education grants, education governance structures, and the implementation of early literacy curricula. Prior to…

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Samuel Owusu

Research Assistant

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(734) 763-2319

Samuel Owusu is originally from Chicago, IL. Samuel is a research assistant with the Education Policy Initiative and a second year Masters in Public Policy student. He is also a graduate of Davidson College in North Carolina where he majored in…

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