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.

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 access and pathways for success for all learners.

We foster community based learning and PK-16 partnerships. 

Our faculty and researchers are addressing pressing educational problems. Their areas of strength include: 

Meet our experts

Meet more experts

Ask the Expert with Assistant Teaching Professor Krispin Barr on Supporting Student Success

Assistant Teaching Professor of Higher Education Krispin Barr said student success involves the creation of welcoming campus environments that allow students to feel affirmed and, therefore, engaged and supported in their learning.

‘Emotional Problem Solving is No Different Than Problem Solving a Technological or Engineering Challenge:’ Assistant Professor of Technology, Engineering, and Design Education Daniel Kelly Shares Advice About Social-emotional Learning in the Classroom

Research shows that students who have strong social-emotional competencies have improved academic and behavioral outcomes, stronger attendance and better mental health. However, Assistant Professor Daniel Kelly notes, social-emotional learning can look different for each person, particularly for K-12 students who are still growing and developing.

How Can Teachers Implement Effective Literacy Instruction? ‘The Key is to Know Which Strategies Are Actually Based on Research,’ Says Goodnight Distinguished Professor in Early Literacy Devin Kearns

Goodnight Distinguished Professor in Early Literacy Devin Kearns shares resources and video demonstrations of effective strategies for teaching in early literacy.

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.

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.

• Pre-Award Services
• Post-Award Services