Research Highlights

Faculty in School of Education selected for prestigious NSF award
September 26, 2023
Samantha Viano receives a National Science Foundation CAREER grant in support of her research on learning outcomes related to online credit recovery. Read more...

Mason faculty authors book on the importance of families in early childhood education
September 12, 2023
Dr. Bweikia Steen’s book emphasizes that reciprocal family partnerships are key to children’s learning and development. Read more...

Mason researchers receive funding for project on quantum teaching and learning in elementary classrooms
September 11, 2023
Nancy Holincheck, along with other Mason colleagues, received funding from the National Science Foundation for their research on quantum teaching and learning. Read more...

New research examining the effects of sharing school-level academic performance data on parents’ school choices and their implications for segregation
June 20, 2023
Findings indicate that providing parents with achievement growth data encourages them to consider schools with greater economic and racial diversity, but only up to a point. Read more...

Dr. Joel Martin, Associate Professor in Mason’s School of Kinesiology, leads study on how dehydration negatively impacts Navy pilots during flight
March 6, 2023
Testing at Mason’s SMART Lab focuses on prototype sensor that measures dehydration in human subjects.
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Mason Special Education professor Dr. Kelley S. Regan co-authors popular book on inclusive teaching strategies
March 2, 2023
Book co-authored by Mason faculty is widely used in teacher preparation programs. Read more...

Mason PhD candidate Britt Miller selected for highly competitive 2023 CADRE fellowship
January 9, 2023
As a CADRE fellow, Mason researcher will focus on ways to support teachers in improving preK-12 STEM education for all students. Read more...

Music and dance improve well-being of older adults
November 16, 2022
Dr. Ambegaonkar co-authors Mason study on health benefits of community-engaged arts programs for individuals over age 65.
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Helmet mandates in HS girls’ lacrosse may be effective
September 26, 2022
Dr. Shane Caswell co-authored a study which found protective headgear lowered frequency of concussions in HS girls’ lacrosse.
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CEHD Faculty Receive Six Research Grants from National Science Foundation
September 21, 2021
School of Education faculty receive more than $4 million in research funding from NSF. Read more...