Research News

CEHD awarded SEED Funding to 10 interdisciplinary research projects during 2026–27, supporting innovative scholarship that addresses challenges in education, health, human development, and community well-being. Read more...

Led by faculty from George Mason’s College of Science and College of Education and Human Development, this program helped teachers explore quantum concepts, consider age-appropriate approaches for their classrooms, and examine how quantum learning can build from elementary school through higher education. Read more...

"The Legacy Award and Fund by WIN and Dr. Brenda G. Pitts" recognizes rising female scholars in academia who focus on gender inequities in sport management. Read more...

Every July, National Parks and Recreation Month recognizes the parks, trails, gardens, recreation programs, and professionals that enrich communities across the country. Whether creating spaces for families to gather, preserving natural resources, or inspiring healthier lifestyles, parks play a vital role in improving quality of life. Read more...

The Consortium seeks to increase the pool of Virginia educators with endorsements to teach learners with severe disabilities and autism. Read more...

The tool can help school policymakers calculate the additional energy consumed and carbon emissions produced from student use of AI in schools. Read more...

The book is recognized as an essential resource that includes the latest research on counseling interventions in the support of the personal and career development of Black men and boys. Read more...

CEHD faculty leading Virginia Association of Colleges and Teacher Educators’ (VACTE) Inquiry Initiative to better understand teacher retention statewide. Read more...

CEHD faculty join interdisciplinary teams driving innovative research through George Mason’s Grand Challenge Initiative. Read more...

Our college has been selected as a 2026 grantee of the Micron STEM Opportunity Fund through the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia. With this funding, we will host a summer program to engage students and families in project-based STEM learning to spark interest in future STEM careers. Read more...