Larry V. Hedges

Larry V. Hedges is the Board of Trustees Professor of Statistics and Social Policy at Northwestern University's School of Education and Social Policy (SESP), one of the university's most distinguished academic positions. He also holds affiliations with the Institute for Policy Research and previously served as the Stella M. Rowley Professor at the University of Chicago. His work focuses on statistical methods for meta-analysis, evaluation research, and interdisciplinary applications across social, medical, and biological sciences.

Education:

• PhD (1980), Mathematical Methods in Educational Research, Stanford University
• MA (Statistics), Stanford University
• BA (Mathematics), University of California, San Diego

Research Interests: Development and application of statistical techniques for meta-analysis, causal inference, and evidence-based policy evaluation. Notable areas include frameworks for international comparative education studies, cost analysis of systematic reviews, and gender/ethnic gaps in academic achievement.

Awards:

• Yidan Prize for Education Research (2018) – World's largest education award
• Sells Award for Distinguished Multivariate Research (2014)
• Statistician of the Year (2013)
• Fellowships: American Academy of Arts and Sciences, American Statistical Association, National Academy of Education

Professional Contributions: Co-founder of the Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness, member of the National Education Sciences Board, and contributor to major initiatives like the What Works Clearinghouse. His work emphasizes rigorous methodological standards across disciplines.

Labs/Teams: Leads methodological research through SESP and collaborative projects at the Institute for Policy Research, focusing on policy-relevant statistical innovations.