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 and kinesiology, 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 dynamic centers and institutes, each generating a rich collection of research, teaching and outreach efforts.
The Office for Research Administration assists faculty and graduate students throughout the process for obtaining outside research funding.
Graduate and undergraduate students in the College of Education have opportunities to collaborate with faculty on research through assistantships and other scenarios.
Jeannie Patrick, the director of the office of Research Administration, received a 2021 Outstanding Supervisor Award from MSU!
Learn more about her career and work.