Research
Welcome to the Office of Research at George Mason University's College of Education and Human Development
Discover the Future of Education and Human Development Research
We drive research that addresses the most pressing challenges in education and human development today. Our diverse team of scholars and educators collaborate across disciplines to create meaningful change in our communities and beyond.
Our Strategic Goals
- Elevate Research - Enhance the scope and depth of CEHD’s research and scholarly activities while also doubling externally funded research expenditures.
- Research of Consequence - Focus on problems and outcomes of high consequence.
- Global Learning Platform - Expand the number, scope, and strength of CEHD’s portfolio of international partners.
Our Research Portfolio
The college’s innovative research and pace of performance have resulted in a research portfolio that has grown dramatically compared to peer institutions, with annual expenditures exceeding $16 million annually. This research of consequence, undertaken by faculty in all three schools, advances knowledge in the learning and developmental sciences, benefiting the greater community in Virginia and beyond.