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.

Top 6%

Nationally in Active Research Grants

$90.8M

in Total Active Research Projects

124

Total Active Research Projects

Why Our Research Matters

We transform teaching and learning environments across the lifespan.

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We improve technology enhanced learning and teaching.

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We innovate leadership development, educational policy and evaluation.

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We increase diversity, equity and access in education.

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We foster community based learning and PK-16 partnerships.

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Research News More Stories

John Nietfeld on His International Collaborations: ‘It’s Hard to Explain All the Things You Gain from Interactions with All These Different People from These Different Countries’

Helen Lupton Smith discusses way people who are struggling this holiday season can get help

Ask the Expert: What Can I Do if I’m Struggling this Holiday Season? ‘Seeking Help is a Really Good Thing. I Want Everyone to Know That,’ Says Community Counseling, Education and Research Center Co-director Helen Lupton-Smith

A group of students from the Nc State College of Education's Literacy and Community Initiative

With Help of Literacy and Community Initiative, Directed by Assistant Professor Crystal Chen Lee, High School Students with Juntos N.C. Publish Peer-reviewed Article

"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

Meet Our Experts

Using Technology in Elementary Education

Associate Professor James Minogue explains how he uses haptic technology to make 'invisible' science theories accessible for elementary-aged students.

Helping Students Find a Future in STEM

Professor Meg Blanchard discusses how the STEM Career Club, an intensive intervention program, helps young students identify as future college students.

Solving Problems Through Collaboration

Joy Gaston Gayles collaborates with graduate students to solve social problems in her classes and research.

Areas of Expertise Include

Assessment
Digital Learning
Educational Equity
Educational Leadership
Educational Policy
Learning Disabilities

Literacy
STEM Education
Leadership Development
Postsecondary Education
Teacher Education

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Our faculty are regularly cired in media outlets including:

USA Today The Atlantic NBC News Associated Press NPR The Washington Post

Our Faculty in the News

Research Centers and Institutes

William and Ida Friday Institute for Educational Innovation

Our Friday Institute conducts research, develops educational resources, provides professional development programs for educators, advocates to improve teaching and learning and helps inform policy-making.

Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research*

The Belk Center develops community college leaders as well as conducts and disseminates research to address student success challenges facing community college leaders and policymakers.
* In planning

Our 67 full-time College of Education faculty set a new record for grants awarded in 2018-19 for the third year in a row.

38

Grants Awarded

$30M

Amount in Grants Awarded

$18.2M

Research Expenditures

Karen Hollebrands

contact

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.