Aizat Nurshatayeva

Senior Research Associate

As a Senior Research Associate, Aizat is an educational economist studying education both in the United States and internationally. Her research examines how educational policies may help students access and thrive in higher education through the theoretically informed application of rigorous methodologies to large-scale and institutional data.

Prior to her current role, Aizat was an assistant professor of research methods at Suleyman Demirel University. She holds a PhD in administrative and policy studies from the University of Pittsburgh.  

When not at work, Aizat loves spending time with her family and going on long walks with friends.  

Aizat Nurshatayeva