Research in the College of Education
Research from the MSU College of Education continually shapes the world’s understandings about teaching, learning and physical activity. Faculty members study the most critical problems in education today, and they work closely with both policymakers and practitioners to ensure their findings make a difference where it really matters.
From small-scale projects to lasting research centers with millions of dollars in funding, the college is home to a diverse and vibrant community of scholars that values collaboration, especially across disciplinary boundaries. Researchers know their work must extend beyond campus and also beyond the nation, seeking out ways to enhance learning and development for all children, teachers and adults around the world.
The College of Education is home to more than a dozen dynamic centers and institutes, each generating a rich collection of research, teaching and outreach efforts.
The Institute for Research on Teaching and Learning (IRTL) assists faculty and graduate students throughout the process for obtaining outside research funding.
Graduate and undergraduate students in the College of Education have chances to collaborate with faculty on research, through assistantships and other scenarios.
Research efforts examine major issues in teacher and administrator preparation, content areas such as literacy, mathematics and science, and matters of physical activity across the lifespan.
At last count, College of Education faculty served as investigators on 156 active research grants, representing millions of dollars from public and private funders.
There are more than 120 faculty members in the College of Education, each with diverse research interests and expertise. Use the directory to find a person or browse by topic area.
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