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Explore stories and insights from UIC’s Online MESA program. From alumni career outcomes to faculty perspectives, course highlights, and industry trends, see how we prepare students to succeed in a variety of research and evaluation settings.

 

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Featured Articles

What is a Master of Education in Measurement, Evaluation, Statistics, and Assessment?
Explore this advanced research degree's skills, career paths, and real-world impact.
How UIC’s Online MESA Program Helps Students Build Individualized Paths to Success
Program Director Dr. Everett Smith shares how UIC’s Measurement, Evaluation, Statistics, and Assessment program uses personal guidance to help students reach their goals.
How UIC’s MESA Certificate Helped Neven Holland Get Into a Ph.D. Program
As someone who has successfully navigated the MESA program at UIC, Neven offers valuable insights on how the program can help prospective students reach their academic and professional goals.

Alumni Stories

Building a Career in Higher Education: How UIC’s Online MEd in MESA Advanced Cynthia Johnson’s Career
See how UIC’s Online MESA program helped Cynthia Johnson grow from an administrative role into a leadership position in higher education.
Building a Career in Psychometrics: Advice from MESA Graduate Scott Frasard
Psychometrics is a specialized field that blends education, statistics, and data analysis to create meaningful assessments across industries worldwide
How Are Data Skills Used in Healthcare? One UIC MESA Grad Shares Her Path
In a world increasingly driven by data, knowing how to gather, interpret, and explain information is valuable, especially in fields where decisions carry real weight
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Course Highlights

The Skill Every Researcher Needs: R Programming
Learn how this hands-on course teaches R programming so you can analyze complex data and apply insights across research and evaluation work.
Advanced courses in the online MESA program
Offering advanced courses from UIC's PhD in MESA, the MEd in MESA program equips learners to tackle complex research challenges.
UIC Professor teaches students to collect quantitative data in measurement course
Learn how Dr. Yue Yin gives MESA students a hands-on and practical approach to collect data.
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Faculty Stories

Dr. Sarah Schnabel uses expertise in psychometrics and assessment in the online MESA program
With a robust career dedicated to advancing the science and practice of assessment, Dr. Schnabel brings a wealth of knowledge and practical experience to her role.
Faculty Spotlight: UIC Professor uses methodological expertise to teach mixed methods research course
Meet our newest MESA faculty member and award-winning author, Dr. Jori N. Hall.
Faculty Spotlight: Professor’s passion reflects in her MESA courses
Assessment plays an important role in the process of learning and instruction, which can be an integral part of instruction and can determine whether the goals of education are being met.
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Industry Insights

What Can You Do with a Master of Education in MESA Degree? Career Paths and Salary Insights
Professionals with a background in measurement, evaluation, statistics, and assessment (MESA) play a vital role in how organizations across industries use data to make informed, strategic decisions.
What is a Master of Education in Measurement, Evaluation, Statistics, and Assessment?
Explore this advanced research degree's skills, career paths, and real-world impact.
Understanding Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods
If you’re interested in designing studies, analyzing data, or making evidence-based decisions, you need a strong foundation in both quantitative and qualitative research methods.
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