Real-World Impact
As an R1 institution, Auburn University pursues practical research with real-world impact. The College of Education's research — on topics ranging from cardiovascular health to teacher shortages — advances our mission to build a better future for all.
Our Research Stories
As artificial intelligence reshapes education and the workforce, Auburn University associate professor Leslie Cordie is helping shift the conversation from fear to opportunity. Through her teaching and new international book, Navigating the AI Frontier in Adult Education, Cordie explores how AI can enhance learning, strengthen critical thinking and prepare lifelong learners for a rapidly changing world.
Bahman Adlou, Ph.D., an alumnus of the College of Education's School of Kinesiology, was recently recognized by Auburn University's Graduate School with a 2026-2027 Distinguished Dissertation Award. Adlou's dissertation, “Movement Strategy Classification via Force-Time Waveform Analysis: A Multi-Population Biomechanical Investigation,” developed a novel approach to analyzing human movement data.
Research led by an Auburn College of Education professor and College of Education alumna is challenging long‑held assumptions about grief and identifying changeable risk factors for what is known as Prolonged Grief Disorder, a condition only formally recognized in 2022.
At a moment when conversations about Artificial Intelligence are reshaping classrooms across the country, Glory Williams is positioning herself at the center of the movement.
Addressing movement quality amid growth of aging population
Auburn University College of Education’s Dr. Jaimie Roper explores biomechanics and neurocontrol of human movement, with the goal of enhancing mobility in those who are aging. Her work promotes thriving and resilience in aging and aims to advance movement quality by training the next generation of clinicians and scientists in the School of Kinesiology’s Locomotor and Movement Control Lab.
Leading practical solutions for teacher retention
Auburn College of Education research by Drs. Andrew Pendola and David Marshall offers practical solutions for the nation’s teacher retention challenge, highlighting teacher autonomy and administrative support.
Equipping teachers and students with CLEAR thinking skills.
Auburn College of Education's Dr. Jada Kohlmeier has a clear approach to complex issues, and it’s a process she’s hoping to convey to future generations of educators and students alike. Through the “Developing CLEAR Thinking” project, Dr. Kohlmeier aims to equip teachers and students with CLEAR (Civic, Legal, Ethical and Analogous Reasoning) thinking skills.
Exploring how social and psychological health can impact those with multiple sclerosis
Auburn College of Education’s Dr. Evelyn Hunter explores how social and psychological health can impact those with multiple sclerosis, particularly those in rural communities lacking needed resources. Dr. Hunter’s Disrupt MS Study examines inflammatory markers to determine how social experiences and psychological health affect those navigating their MS diagnosis.
