The College of Education engages in research that advances education, human development, health, and policy. Supported by contracts and grants, we are dedicated to learning and teaching and the education of individuals throughout the lifespan across all segments of society. Our discoveries infuse the state of Georgia and beyond with new ideas and resources.
The College's research efforts enrich the course content for our students, allowing us to provide cutting-edge ideas to the next generation of practitioners, scholars and leaders in the diverse fields of learning, teaching and individual development. Through our commitment to excellence in research, teaching and service, we work to address the needs of communities on the local, national, and international levels.
To learn more about our research and externally funded projects, please view the College Centers and active proposals listed below.
Address:
G10 Aderhold Hall 110 Carlton Street Athens, Georgia 30602Phone: 706-542-9068
Fax: 706-542-8125
Email: coe-research@uga.edu
Department of Kinesiology
Host to both undergraduate and graduate courses in the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries including orthopedic evaluation, general medical evaluation, therapeutics, rehabilitation, and manual therapy.
Department of Kinesiology
This lab is equipped with video cameras and state-of-the-art SimMan training mannequins to teach examination and treatment for athletic training situations.
Department of Kinesiology
Equipped for investigating how human movement and body tissues are affected by mechanical physics and engineering principles, research in the lab focuses on performance improvement, injury prevention and assessment, and sport-related concussion.
Department of Kinesiology
Creating and disseminating knowledge regarding the importance of habitual physical activity/exercise and appropriate nutrition for optimal body composition as it relates to health status, with a special interest in aging and women's health across the lifespan.
Department of Communication Sciences and Special Education
The Cognitive-Communication Rehabilitation Lab serves adults and adolescents with traumatic brain injury or concussion.
Department of Kinesiology
This lab examines vascular function, with an emphasis on the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
Department of Kinesiology
This lab examines treatments and interventions to increase the muscle strength and physical activity levels of children and adults with cerebral palsy.
Department of Kinesiology
This 1,500-square-foot lab is dedicated to the development of new noninvasive methods of measuring skeletal muscle and blood vessel function. These methods are then applied to the study of how activity and inactivity influence the health of people with chronic diseases and injuries.
Department of Kinesiology
The Physical Activity Measurement Laboratory specializes in the measurement of physical activity among diverse populations. We also can also provide help in selecting appropriate self-report measures of physical activity.
Department of Counseling and Human Development Services
This grant-funded project offers training in the areas of behavioral health and integrated care to student trainees in three graduate-level behavioral health programs: PhD in Counseling Psychology, MEd in Community Counseling, and MEd in School Counseling.
RAIL's mission is to bring educational innovation to universal challenges by incubating ideas, innovating solutions, and impacting society.
Department of Kinesiology
The Sensorimotor Neuroscience Lab studies sensorimotor integration in individuals with Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis using a systems neuroscience approach.
Department of Kinesiology
Our long-term goal is to advance individual and societal health and well-being by developing targeted therapeutic modalities to improve muscle function and repair after injury.
Department of Kinesiology
Offering hands-on research and skills-building for future teachers and coaches in sports, physical education and physical activity. Students take on research related to education and methods of teaching sport, while graduate students get hands-on training for future advanced study in sport teaching methods.
Department of Communication Sciences and Special Education
The PIPs project will prepare highly qualified professionals to work with young children with complex needs and their families. PIPs scholars will receive interdisciplinary training through a variety of opportunities and experiences both on and off campus.
Department of Kinesiology
The UGA Concussion Research Laboratory is equipped to examine concussed patients from a variety of campus and community referral resources.
