Susie Calkins

Dr. Susanna Calkins is a distinguished educator and researcher serving as the Director of Faculty Initiatives at Northwestern University's Searle Center for Advancing Learning and Teaching. With a diverse academic background including a doctorate in history and a master's in education, Dr. Calkins specializes in inclusive teaching practices, pedagogical innovation, and the scholarship of teaching and learning. Her impactful work spans co-authoring influential books on reflective teaching, leading multi-institutional grants to advance inclusive STEM education, and publishing extensively on higher education pedagogy. At Northwestern, she applies her expertise to faculty development, curriculum design, and fostering inclusive learning environments. Dr. Calkins' course on "The Inclusive STEM Teaching Project" at Boston University exemplifies her commitment to promoting equity and effectiveness in higher education instruction. Her multifaceted contributions as an author, researcher, grant leader, and educator position her as a key figure in shaping the future of teaching and learning in higher education, with a particular focus on inclusivity and reflective practice.