Research & Engagement

The College of Education and Human Development is ranked among the top 10 in research expenditures among colleges in the Western United States. We have more than $54 million in current and ongoing grants and contracts. Pushing the boundaries of education, counseling, and human development research, our College has provided the community with world-class research since its inception.

College News

Ellie and Faye in the residential hall room.

Path to Independence students find community and gain confidence through inclusive campus living

Only program in Nevada to offer fully inclusive on-campus housing for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Two students in a classroom using computers.

$2.7M grant strengthens AI and computer science teaching in Nevada

College of Education & Human Development to support preservice and in-service educators through training and certification

Metro police officers along with Hope and Recovery staff.

Grant supports trauma-informed training for law enforcement and legal professionals

Training will help justice professionals better understand and respond to survivors of violence

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Impact

121 Active awards and grants
A P2I student and faculty member
$54M In active awards in grants
STEM classroom with teacher and students
84% Increase in the number of awards from 2021 to 2024
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Top 2 In research expenditures for a Western Land Grant
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Research Centers

STEM Research
Raggio Center for Advancement in (STEM)2
Early Childhood Research
Child & Family Research Center
Literacy Research
Center for Learning & Literacy
Disability Research
Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities

Engagement & Initiatives

Dean's Future Scholars (DFS)
Nevada Dual Sensory Impairment Project
Rural Education Initiative
Lemelson Foundation Elementary Education Math & Science Master's Cohort
Nevada Math Project: An Innovative STEM Initiative
Northern Nevada Math and Technology Camp