Making an Impact through Research

Our faculty and students conduct research that touches all aspects of education, both inside and outside the classroom. We study the ways that people learn, and develop physically and mentally, by exploring areas that influence policy and the understanding of education and health. The driving force for our research is to increase educational opportunity and improve public health.

  • Meet Mary Steinhardt

    Steinhardt, professor of Kinesiology and Health Education and the University’s research integrity officer, is committed to service.


  • Ethical AI in the Classroom

    Jason Rosenblum, an assistant professor of instruction in both the College of Education and the McCombs School of Business, spent his summer helping students navigate the ethical use of AI and examine its impact on how we learn and work.


  • COE Faculty Promotions Celebrate Academic Impact

    College of Education faculty members were recently awarded promotion and tenure for 2026-2027.


  • Child’s Play: Encouraging Playground Fun

    At more than 400 neighborhood playgrounds across Texas, researchers in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education found that what’s beneath a child’s feet can significantly influence the way they play, move and interact with others.


  • Advancing the Understanding of Autism

    Professor of Special Education Mark O’Reilly shares his insights on the complexities of the autism spectrum, emerging research and why early diagnosis and support is so critical.