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Become a Faculty Expert

Faculty Experts is a searchable database of faculty members with expertise on topics that journalists frequently cover. To apply to become a Faculty Expert, fill out the form below, and make sure to click submit before closing your browser. You will receive a confirmation email when your application has been successfully submitted. We will review your application and follow up via email. If you have any questions about the form, email us at media@northwestern.edu.

If you already have a Faculty Experts profile, use our update/additions form to request changes or add additional content.

Faculty members who apply to be included in the database commit to making themselves available to media in as timely a manner as possible to comment on news of the day. Guidelines for communicating with journalists and media training resources are available on our media training website.

These are your school affiliations. You may list your affiliations with centers in the title field (see next form field).
Please list your primary title first. If you have multiple titles, please put each title on its own line.

Contact Info

Please keep in mind that this information will be public. Contact media@northwestern.edu regarding any privacy concerns.

Enter without the @ symbol
Please provide a link to your department profile page. If you have more than one page, pick the one with the most information. Journalists use this link to learn more about you.
List three to seven areas of focus, avoiding jargon and using language the average person will understand. Each area of focus should be listed on its own line. See the example profile for more help.
List three to seven areas of research, avoiding jargon and using language the average person will understand. This section should provide more detail about what you study, specifically. If your work isn't research-focused, please provide a description of your professional work. Each research or work area should be listed on its own line. See the example profile for more help.
This field is optional. This is a place to include biographical information, any key publications, etc. See the example profile for more help.
In order to help journalists find your profile, select the field that best reflects your academic position.
Select 3 to 8 areas of focus. These keywords provide a brief snapshot of your academic expertise. If you have suggestions for additional keywords, email us at media@northwestern.edu.