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
In the Locomotor and Movement Control Lab housed in Auburn University's School of Kinesiology, one statement guides much of the research and outreach performed by students: “Movement is our birthright, and it is our job to maintain it.” Bria Smith, a doctoral student in the lab, recently hosted a free webinar with Auburn's Office of Professional and Continuing Education to share information on movement and healthy aging.
Auburn College of Education doctoral graduate Sara Ellison and faculty member Jill Meyer are among four scholars nationally recognized with an Outstanding Scholar Award from The Professional Counselor for research that is reshaping how mental health professionals understand self-injury.
A national study led by Auburn College of Education Associate Professor David Marshall and Christopher Newport University Associate Professor Tim Pressley is shedding new light on how teachers view the growing role of technology in K–12 classrooms.
For Megan Burton, a professor of Elementary Education in Auburn's College of Education, the integration of artificial intelligence into higher education revolves around the concept of collaboration between the teacher and the tool.
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.
