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
Meet more experts
How Can Innovative Ways of Teaching Help Students Better Understand Math? ‘More Students Get Involved When They’re Asked to Be Central to the Learning Environment,’ Says Assistant Professor Erin Krupa
How Can I Help My Students With Reading Comprehension? ‘The More We Can Integrate What We Call Reading Instruction with What We Call Content Area Instruction, the Better,’ Says Associate Professor Dennis Davis
How Can Developing Strong Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) Help Teachers Better Engage Their Students in Science Learning? ‘PCK Enables Teachers to Translate Their Content Knowledge into Forms That are More Accessible and Comprehensible to Students,’ Says Professor Soonhye Park
Research Centers and Institutes
Research News
More Stories
Video from Friday Institute, College of Education Researchers Wins Facilitators Choice Award at 2022 STEM for All Video Showcase
Assistant Professor Lam Pham Receives Emerging Scholar Award from AERA School Turnaround and Reform Special Interest Group
New NCDPI Grant Will Facilitate Training of 1,100 Educators to Teach Computer Science in Every Middle and High School in North Carolina
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.