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

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How can I prepare my child for kindergarten?

Professor Jennifer Mortensen, Ph.D., CFLE, provides tips for navigating the transition to kindergarten

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Faces of the Pack: Dave Laurence White, Jr.

Doctoral student receives congressional recognition for disability advocacy

Two Path to Independence summer camp participants, Lila Barber and Julia Layosa, smile outside the College of Education and Human Development.

Path to Independence hosts third annual summer camp at the University of Nevada, Reno

Camp offers hands-on college and career exploration for students with disabilities

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Impact

121 Active awards and grants
A P2I student and faculty member
$54M In active awards in grants
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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