Research at the College
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.
Latest News
- Assistant professor receives early career award from research society
Assistant professor Zuchao "William" Shen was recognized for his work in advancing rigorous research relevant to educational practice.
- Empowering caregivers
Students conduct research and improve language outcomes for children in UGA’s Child Communication Lab.
- Inspiring future scientists
Middle-grade students received hands-on experience conducting science research at the College’s inaugural siSTEMas Camp—a $1.3 million joint research and outreach project.
Research Labs
Department of Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies Education
The foci of the AI4STEM lab is to conduct research in applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) to STEM education.
Department of Kinesiology
Host to both undergraduate and graduate courses in the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries including orthopedic evaluations, general medical evaluations, 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 Educational Psychology
The CAARE Lab works to identify behaviors and movements associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and how they relate to each other. We also work to increase the global knowledge and understanding of ASD and disparities in services.
Department of Kinesiology
CPAF’s mission is to design and test innovative and sustainable solutions to improve population health in children and adolescents. The lab regularly collaborates with non-profits and businesses to promote better health among diverse populations.
Department of Communication Sciences and Special Education
The Cognitive-Communication Rehabilitation Lab serves adults and adolescents with traumatic brain injury or concussion.
Department of Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies Education
The GEMS project, an NSF-funded Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program, is designed to recruit, prepare, and support new secondary science and mathematics teachers to work in high-needs school districts.
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: Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, MEd in Community Counseling, and MEd in School Counseling.
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: Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, MEd in Community Counseling, and MEd in School Counseling.
Project OCEAN is funded by the Human Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) through the Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET) Program for Professionals. The OCEAN fellowship offers evidence-based training in the areas of behavioral health and integrated care to student trainees in four nationally renowned graduate-level behavioral health programs at the University of Georgia:
- PhD in Counseling Psychology
- MEd in Mental Health Counseling
- MEd in School Counseling
- MSW in Social Work
Department of Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies Education
Julie A. Luft, the Athletic Association Professor in the Department of Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies Education directs the Secondary Science Teacher Education Research Lab. The research group focuses on the learning and instruction of secondary science teachers.
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.