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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.

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Michael BargerFostering Positive Beliefs about Education
Usree BhattacharyaDeveloping Inclusive & Equitable Spaces
Al-Chu Elisha DingVirtual Reality in Science Learning
Maureen FlintAsking the Right Questions
Erin HamelSupporting the Early Childhood Teacher Workforce
Katie KooAdvocating for Minoritized Students
Paula MellomInstructional Conversations and Social Emotional Learning
Xiaoming ZhaiSupporting Instructional Decision Making

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Danielle CharlemagneCurriculum as Cyborg: Reanimating Afro-Caribbean Experiences in Black Education Studies
Xiao Yin ChenInvestigating Similarities to STEM Role Models for Motivating Diverse College Students
Shuang FuESOL Teachers as Language Education Policy Actors
Lei HuangSupporting Chinese Immigrant Families in Special Education Advocacy
Narke NortonCancelling Out Kryptonite & Cultivating Community Building for Black Men @ HWIS
Kathryn PolleySupporting a Sense of Belonging Among Early Career Teachers
Sean SchinellaBuilding Positive Teacher-Student Relationships Through Restorative Practices
Franchesca ThompsonJust Breathe: The Effects of Mindful Breathing Techniques to Support New Teachers in Low-Income and High-Poverty Schools

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Research Labs

AI4STEM

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.

AiMS Modeling in Biology ProjectDepartment of Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies Education
Applied Cognition and Development Research LabsFaculty study interdisciplinary applications of cognitive, social, and developmental psychology to learning and education. Topics include STEM motivation, motivational beliefs, learning strategies, multimedia math/science, elementary education, executive functioning, social-emotional learning, and assessment.
Athletic Training Lab

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.

Athletic Training Simulation Lab

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.

Biomechanics Lab

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.

Brain and Action LabThe Brain and Action Lab studies the behavioral and neural mechanisms of goal-directed movement, and how these mechanisms are altered in neurological disease or after brain injury.
Child Attention and Autism Research and Evaluation (CAARE) Lab

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.

Child Communication LabThe Child Communication Lab (CCL) explores child language development and intervention to improve communication outcomes for children who are developing language typically, children with an increased likelihood for language disorders, and children with identified language disorders. We use an integrated research, practice, and professional development approach focused on collaborative practices (e.g., working with parents, caregivers, teachers) in natural environments (e.g., home, community, school).
Children's Physical Activity and Fitness (CPAF) Lab

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.

Cognition and Skill Acquisition LabDepartment of Kinesiology
The Collective Argumentation and Learning Coding (CALC) ProjectThe CALC project is a collaboration between faculty in the Mary Frances Early College of Education and the College of Engineering. Funded by NSF, the project designed a practice that elementary school teachers can use to integrate the teaching of coding with the standard practices already used to teach mathematics, science, and other curriculum content.
Creativity and Imagination LabThe Creativity and Imagination Lab explores an expansive array of topics in the multifaceted realm of human imagination. Our team approaches the investigation of the human mind using interdisciplinary and systemic lenses, and our resulting work and scholarship are relevant for diverse domains of basic and applied research. Our team investigates questions from empirical, methodological, and theoretical standpoints.
Diagnostic Inventories for Cognition in Education (DICE)The researchers of the Diagnostic Inventories for Cognition in Education (DICE) project developed two assessments that target reasoning covered in the statistics and probability domains of most states’ middle grades math standards as well as in the Common Core State Standards. The assessments were designed to be truly formative, meaning that they can be used by teachers and students during instruction to inform ongoing teaching and learning.
Exercise Psychology LabDepartment of Kinesiology
Gaming 4 GoodGaming 4 Good (G4G) is an innovative project designed to spark interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) for middle school students with neurodevelopmental disabilities, such as autism, ADHD, and dyslexia.
Generative Learning and Complexity LaboratoryThe Generative Learning and Complexity Laboratory (GLCL) brings together scholars and practitioners of learning and complexity science to reimagine learning and development.
Georgia Educators in Mathematics and Science (GEMS)

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.

Human Nutrition LabOur research focus is on the impact of different nutrients, diets, and/or exercise on energy metabolism and appetite regulation as it relates to weight management and chronic disease risk. We are particularly interested in the physiologic effects of dietary fatty acid composition on these markers of health. Our lab also conducts research on the impact of nutrients or supplements on athletic performance.
Integrative Cardiovascular Physiology Lab

Department of Kinesiology

This lab examines vascular function, with an emphasis on the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

Neuromusculoskeletal Health Laboratory

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.

NewGen Psychometrics and Data Science Analytics (NPDA) LabThe aim of the NPDA lab is to revolutionize education through the synergistic application of data science, machine learning, and psychometrics in the field of educational measurement. Our multidisciplinary team of researchers from psychometrics, statistics, and educational measurement is dedicated to advancing the understanding of student learning, assessment, and educational outcomes.
Non-Invasive Exercise Muscle Physiology Lab

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.

Orthopedic Health in Motion Lab

Department of Kinesiology

The primary interests of the Orthopedic Health in Motion Lab are:

  1. Understanding and addressing barriers to aberrant knee joint loading development after musculoskeletal injury
  2. Advancing in vivo assessments of knee joint health to assess osteoarthritis (OA) development and progression
  3. Determining mechanisms of OA pathogenesis and developing interventions to reduce the risk of disability and OA after musculoskeletal injury
The Pathway ProjectThe purpose of this project is to provide training to undergraduate and graduate-level students seeking certification and endorsement in the areas of Birth Through Kindergarten (BK) and Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) to support young children with high-intensity needs and their families across a variety of settings.
Physical Activity Measurement Lab

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.

Project OASIS

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

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
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Project PEACHThe PEACH fellowship offers evidence-based training in the areas of behavioral health and integrated care to graduate student trainees in two nationally renowned doctoral-level behavioral health programs at UGA.
RAIL (Research and Innovation in Learning)RAIL’s mission is to bring educational innovation to universal challenges by incubating ideas, innovating solutions, and impacting society.
Sankofa Research and OutreachSankofa is a research and outreach team under the direction of Collette Chapman-Hilliard, associate professor of counseling psychology and mental health counseling in the Department of Counseling and Human Development Services. Team members engage in scholarship, practice, and service designed to promote and support psychological wellness among African descent people.
Secondary Science Teacher Education Research Lab

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.

siSTEMassiSTEMas aspires to increase interest and engagement in STEM careers by opening access to STEM for all people by making a strategic effort to include underrepresented groups.
Sport Instruction Research Lab

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.

UGA Concussion Research Laboratory

Department of Kinesiology

The UGA Concussion Research Laboratory is equipped to examine concussed patients from a variety of campus and community referral resources.

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