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.”
– Karen Hollebrands, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Research and Innovation,
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
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How Can One Lead with Inclusive Excellence in Higher Education? ‘To Engage in a Way That is Excellent Means Looking at How We Can Improve the Society and Conditions Around Us,’ Says Dean Emerita and Professor Emerita Mary Ann Danowitz
Why Are Discourse and Social Interaction Important in Statistics Lessons? Data Science is ‘Inherently Interdisciplinary’ Says Assistant Professor Sunghwan Byun
How Can Parents and Teachers Help Students Be Digitally Safe? ‘We Should Start Very Early, Even at the Preschool Level, With Some Simple Lessons,’ Says Professor Florence Martin
Research Centers and Institutes
Research News
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How Can One Lead with Inclusive Excellence in Higher Education? ‘To Engage in a Way That is Excellent Means Looking at How We Can Improve the Society and Conditions Around Us,’ Says Dean Emerita and Professor Emerita Mary Ann Danowitz
Article Co-authored by Lecturer Erik Schettig, Professor and Department Head Aaron Clark Receives Paul T. Hiser Exemplary Publication Award
WRAL: Private School Vouchers in NC: Who Uses Them and Which Schools Get the Most?
Karen Hollebrands, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Research and Innovation
kfholleb@ncsu.edu
Research Development Office
We offer a wide range of pre-award and post-award services.