SCHOOL OF EDUCATION RESEARCH
At UW–Madison, we’re not afraid to redefine and explore what’s possible. School of Education faculty and staff embody this idea every day as they conduct groundbreaking research across the arts, health, and education. With a broad focus on the mind, the heart, and the body, students are encouraged to think beyond limitations, sparking collaborations across disciplines that can truly change the world.
Major Research Centers and Projects
The School of Education houses some of the largest and most respected education research groups and centers in the world, including the Wisconsin Center for Education Research (WCER).
Leading Faculty
Through meaningful research, our faculty and staff push the boundaries of creativity and address some of society’s most critical needs in education and health. And the impact of this work reaches far beyond campus, across Wisconsin and the globe.
Funding
The School of Education offers funding opportunities for its graduate students, including scholarships and fellowships.
Current Research
Education Research
At the School of Education, researchers work on hundreds of educational research projects on topics including new learning technologies, English language learners, and expanding STEM talent.
Arts Creative Works and Research
In the departments of Art, Dance, and Theatre and Drama, students and faculty produce research, art exhibits, dance concerts, theater performances, and other special events throughout the school year.
Health Research
Faculty and students in the health departments analyze pressing issues like bullying in schools and rehabilitative therapies for all levels of physical and mental disabilities.
Resources
CENTERS AND LABS
Several research centers and labs are associated with the School of Education, including the oldest and most productive education research center in the world, WCER.