Our Research: Solving Problems, Changing Lives
Our faculty and research associates engage in research across disciplines and fields to advance knowledge and solve some of the most important educational problems in North Carolina and beyond. As globally-recognized experts, they are transforming the practice of teaching, learning and leading.
$84M
in active funded projects among colleges of education
Top 6%
nationally in active research grants among all colleges of education
125
total active research projects
Why Our Research Matters
We transform teaching and learning environments
across the lifespan.
We improve technology enhanced learning and teaching.
We innovate leadership development, educational policy and evaluation.
We increase diversity, equity and access in education.
We foster community based learning and PK-16 partnerships.
“We have world-class researchers and scholars who are shaping policy, advancing the field, improving the practice of education and changing lives.”
– Mary Ann Danowitz, D.Ed.
Dean, NC State College of Education
Our faculty and researchers are addressing pressing educational problems. Their areas of strength include:
Counseling, special education and educational psychology
Digital learning, teaching and design
Diversity, equity and inclusion
Educational leadership and policy
Social studies and literacy education
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Workforce development and career and technical education
Meet our experts
Meet more experts
Why is it Important for K-12 Students to Understand Data and Statistics? ‘Understanding How Data is Used, How It’s Collected and Why It’s Collected Helps You Understand That You Can Be Empowered By It or You Can Be Manipulated By It,’ Says Professor Hollylynne Lee
Why is it Important to Have a Diverse Educator Workforce? ‘Positions of Influence, Power and Authority in Our Educational System Should Reflect the Multicultural Society in Which We Live,’ Says Associate Professor Anna Egalite
Ask the Expert: How Can Teachers Address Climate Change in the Classroom? ‘I Believe That Explicit Discussion About Why There are Differences in How We View Climate Change Would Do Well in a Classroom,’ Says Assistant Professor K.C. Busch
Research Centers and Institutes
Research News
More Stories
‘I Want The Folks in Our Society to Be Data Literate So That We Are Making Good Decisions Together for the Good of the World,’ Says Professor Hollylynne Lee During Cherry Award Lecture
Karen Hollebrands Named College of Education’s Associate Dean for Research and Innovation
Free Resources Developed by Assistant Teaching Professor Kevin Sutton Help K-12 Students Learn About STEM, Aviation
Karen Hollebrands, Ph.D.
Interim Associate Dean for Research and Innovation
kfholleb@ncsu.edu
Research Development Office
We offer a wide range of pre-award and post-award services.