Megan Austin

Principal Researcher at American Institutes for Research

Megan Austin has extensive work experience in the field of research and program management. Megan started their career at St. Gregory the Great High School as a Development Coordinator, where they were responsible for various tasks such as website management, marketing materials production, alumni relations, and fundraising. Megan then worked at the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County as a Program Associate, where they managed scholarships, coordinated grantmaking committees, and contributed to improving nursing home quality.

In 2011, Megan joined the University of Notre Dame as a PhD student and Research Assistant in the Department of Sociology. During this time, they also served as an Affiliate at the Center for Research on Educational Opportunity. Megan'srole involved conducting research and assisting in academic projects.

In 2016, Megan worked as a Visiting Scholar at the Minnesota Population Center, where they contributed their expertise in social research and data analysis.

Since 2017, Megan has been employed at the American Institutes for Research. Megan started as a Researcher and has progressed to roles of increasing responsibility, including Senior Researcher and currently as a Principal Researcher. Megan'swork focuses on conducting research and analysis in various areas.

Overall, Megan Austin has a strong background in research, program management, and academic contributions, making their a valuable asset in any organization.

Megan Austin has a strong educational background in the field of sociology. Megan obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and American Studies from the University of Notre Dame in 2007. This was followed by a Master of Arts degree in Humanities from the University of Chicago in 2008. Megan then returned to the University of Notre Dame to pursue further education, earning a Master of Arts degree in Sociology in 2013. Megan continued their studies at the same university and completed a Ph.D. in Sociology in 2017.

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Timeline

  • Principal Researcher

    April, 2022 - present

  • Senior Researcher

    March, 2020

  • Researcher

    September, 2017