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From advancing teaching practices to reimagining sport management and developing new behavior response strategies, our faculty and students conduct research that makes a real difference. Explore the ideas and discoveries driving innovation in education, health and community development.
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UofL’s centers and institutes unite faculty across disciplines to advance groundbreaking research and create solutions that drive progress and make a global impact.
Centers and Institutes
Early Childhood Research Center (ECRC)
The ECRC brings together educators, practitioners and scholars to study issues that affect young children and the people and communities that support them.
Center for Economic Education (CEE)
The CEE promotes social mobility by helping reduce disparities. It does this through personal finance education, economics education research and efforts to increase educational attainment.
Center for Instructional and Behavioral Research in Schools (CIBRS)
CIBRS conducts research and provides community outreach to help prevent student failure and improve educational outcomes. Its work is guided by evidence-based solutions.
Kentucky Autism Training Center (KATC)
KATC is committed to improving the quality of life for autistics in Kentucky throughout their lives and in the settings where they live, learn, work and thrive.
Kentucky Reading Research Center (KYRRC)
KYRRC advances literacy for learners across Kentucky through evidence-based research.
Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Teacher Development (CRIMSTEd)
CRIMSTED advances mathematics and science education through research, innovative teacher recruitment and education, professional development, nationally competitive doctoral programs and collaborative partnerships.
Nystrand Center of Excellence in Education
The Nystrand Center advances educational excellence through collaborative partnerships, teacher preparation, professional development and research that strengthen educators, schools and student success.