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
Bria Smith, a doctoral student in Auburn University's School of Kinesiology in the College of Education, was selected by the American Society of Biomechanics to receive a travel grant to attend the World Congress of Biomechanics, held in July in Vancouver, Canada. Recipients were selected based on high scores on their accepted abstracts and earned free registration to the conference.
A new member of the School of Kinesiology's Sensorimotor and Rehabilitation (SMART) Neuroscience Lab has joined the team to help understand things like balance and walking: Circuit, the robotic “dog” who comes complete with artificial intelligence built in.
The Educational Research Methods & Analysis (ERMA) program in the College of Education's Department of Educational Foundations, Leadership, and Technology, has become a forward-looking hub where rigorous research training meets emerging AI-driven innovation.
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.
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.
