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 help readers in upper elementary and middle school read more?

Professor Dianna Townsend shares strategies to spark a love of reading in older kids

Dean Easton-Brooks, President Sandoval and awardees at the Spring Celebration.

College of Education and Human Development hosts spring awards ceremony

Twenty-seven awards were given to celebrate the incredible achievements of students, faculty, staff, alumni and community partners

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Understanding Sexual Assault: Myths vs. Facts

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Learn what you can do to keep yourself safe.

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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