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Inspiring the Next Generation of Researchers & Innovators

Nexellence Institute empowers students to build confidence, develop real-world skills, and discover their voice through research-based, youth-friendly programs.

  • ResearchCORE Academy — Curiosity-driven research foundations
  • PathQuest — Career exploration and development
  • Summit — Annual conference for knowledge-sharing
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ARCHIE Lab

501(c)(3) Nonprofit

Advancing Research, Creation, and Human-centered Innovation for the Exceptional

We empower youth from diverse backgrounds to pursue meaningful research and innovation projects through accessible microgrant funding. Ages 14-24, all disciplines, mentor-guided.

  • Capstone Grant — $1,000
  • Innovation Grant — $5,000
  • Impact Grant — $10,000

Now Recruiting: Youth Board Members ages 14-24 to shape the future of youth research funding

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Co-Founded & Directed by Dr. Michelle Yin

Dual Master's Degree Program

MS in Applied Economics (CUHK) & Social and Economic Policy (Northwestern)

A 24-month joint program with The Chinese University of Hong Kong training the next generation of policy scholars. Students earn two master's degrees across two campuses, two cultures, and two continents — with a capstone building real-world professional skills.

  • 10 months in Hong Kong — Applied economics at CUHK
  • 3-month summer — Professional development & industry experience
  • 7 months in Evanston — Policy analysis at Northwestern
  • 4-month capstone — Industry leaders, research & professional skills
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$50M+
Lifetime research funding
170+
Countries reached
$4M
Active project support
NASI
National Academy Member

Initiatives & Partnerships

RISEI Lab

Research and Innovation for Social and Economic Inclusion. Rigorous, data-driven studies at the intersection of technology, workforce, education, and social policy.

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Dual Master's Program

Co-founded and directed by Dr. Yin. MS in Applied Economics (CUHK) and Social & Economic Policy (Northwestern). Two campuses, two degrees, 24 months with hands-on capstone.

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Policy Leadership

Former Senior Advisor to the U.S. Department of Labor. Capitol Hill briefings on disability employment policy and pay equity.

Global Evaluation

Designed evaluation frameworks for Special Olympics International used by 170+ countries to assess Unified Champion Schools programs.

Special Olympics Research

Leading national evaluations of the Unified Champion Schools program with 11 years of student data across 7,800+ schools.

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Virginia EPIC Project

$4.29M federal initiative eliminating subminimum wage employment and transitioning workers to competitive integrated employment.

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Collaboration Opportunities

Interested in research partnerships, graduate study, policy consultation, or speaking engagements? Dr. Yin welcomes inquiries from researchers, policymakers, graduate students, and organizations working to advance social and economic inclusion.

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