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University Practicum | Featured Speaker: Understanding and Amplifying Student Motivation with Mesmin Destin (2026 Winter)

Monday, February 16, 2026 | 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM CT
Online

Understanding and Amplifying Student Motivation with Mesmin Destin

moderated by Veronica Womack

Drawing from field experiments and psychological theory, social psychologist and Northwestern professor Mesmin Destin offers insights into how educators can foster environments that embrace students' backgrounds to support their persistence and well-being.

This live virtual event (open to Northwestern University faculty, staff, postdocs, and graduate students) kicks off each iteration of the 2026 University Practicum on The Science of How Students Learn.

This event will NOT be recorded.

Cost: free

Audience

  • Faculty/Staff
  • Post Docs/Docs
  • Graduate Students

Contact

University Practicum  

practicum@northwestern.edu

Interest

  • Academic (general)

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