Takako Nomi

Takako Nomi, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Studies at Saint Louis University's School of Education. She holds a Ph.D. in Educational Theory and Policy from Penn State University and an M.A. in Sociology from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Her research focuses on urban education policy, inequality in education, and causal inference methodologies. She is a Research Affiliate at the Consortium on Chicago School Research, University of Chicago.

Dr. Nomi's work explores algebra-for-all policies, quasi-experimental designs, and the effects of classroom composition on student outcomes. Her notable studies include analyses of double-dose algebra programs in Chicago Public Schools and the long-term impacts of math interventions. She has secured grants from the Spencer Foundation and the Institute of Education Sciences to study educational equity and policy efficacy.

Her awards include the 2011 Routledge Popular Article Award and invitations to prestigious workshops like AERA's Emerging Scholars Program. Her teaching spans applied statistics, causal inference, and multi-level modeling. She contributes to journals like American Educational Research Journal and serves as a reviewer for multiple education-focused publications.

Dr. Nomi’s research emphasizes evidence-based solutions to systemic educational challenges, particularly in urban settings. She investigates how policy reforms affect student trajectories and advocates for equitable curricular practices through rigorous statistical analysis.