Susie Wise
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About
Susie Wise is a scholar whose work sits at the intersection of learning, design, and equity, with a particular focus on how informal learning environments can empower young people. Her most-cited paper, "Creating Within and Across Life Spaces: The Role of a Computer Clubhouse in a Child’s Learning Ecology" (2012, 18 citations), is a foundational study that examines how a community-based computer clubhouse serves as a critical node in a child's broader learning ecosystem. In this work, Wise demonstrates how such spaces allow youth to move fluidly between their personal interests, school, and community, fostering creativity and agency. Her research is notable for its ecological perspective, arguing that learning is not confined to classrooms but is distributed across a child's life spaces. Wise’s contributions have helped shape the design of out-of-school-time programs that prioritize authentic, interest-driven learning. As a designer and educator, she has also been influential in the field of design thinking for social impact, co-founding the d.school’s K-12 Lab and authoring "Design for Belonging." Her work continues to inspire educators and researchers seeking to create more inclusive and connected learning environments.
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