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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Clark County School District honored with ‘You Nailed It’ award for outstanding Multi-Tiered System of Supports implementation

The award was given by the Nevada Multi-Tiered System of Supports Project at the annual Nevada Association for Positive Behavior Support conference

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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

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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