Beth Bennett

Beth Bennett is a Professor of Journalism at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism, Media, and Integrated Marketing Communications, and concurrently serves as Associate Dean. She is also an Adjunct Lecturer at the Segal Design Institute within the McCormick School of Engineering. Her expertise bridges broadcast journalism, documentary filmmaking, and interdisciplinary communication training.

Education:

• Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), University of Pennsylvania
• MSJ, Medill School of Journalism, Northwestern University
• AB in English and Art History, Kenyon College

Research & Practice: Bennett's work focuses on documentary storytelling, broadcast journalism, and translating academic research into public communication. She has produced award-winning films such as Kindred (Emmy Award, 2011) and pioneered programs like Ready Set Go, teaching STEM researchers to communicate effectively with media audiences.

Awards:

• Chicago/Midwest Emmy for Kindred (2011)
• MPD2 Faculty of the Year Award (2019)

Teaching & Outreach: She teaches in Northwestern's Master of Product Design and Development Management (MPD2) program and advises through Medill's journalism curriculum. Her career includes over 15 years in broadcast television news as an on-air reporter and producer for stations in Chicago, Milwaukee, and beyond.

Labs/Teams: Active in the Segal Design Institute's interdisciplinary initiatives and Medill's journalism innovation programs.