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

Educator helping students in a classroom.

Empowering educators with proactive tools to improve adolescent behavior

Researchers provide evidence-based strategies that are transforming classrooms

Mandi Collins sits next to President Sandoval and Dean Easton-Brooks in the podcast studio, all hold up Wolf Pack hand signs.

Sagebrushers season 4 ep. 7: College of Education and Human Development NevadaTeach

President Sandoval discusses the NevadaTeach Program, strengthening STEM education and more with college leadership

Cassie Eckroth helping a student in the classroom.

Grads of the Pack: Cassie Eckroth

NevadaTeach student surfs past obstacles to inspire the next generation

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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
Two people looking at a compyter screen
Top 2 In research expenditures for a Western Land Grant
Teacher reading to students

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