Feb. 5, 2024

Promoting prosocial behavior in the classroom and beyond

Christi Bergin and eMINTS received an $8 million grant to expand into 80 middle schools to reach 1,200 teachers and administrators as well as 25,000 students.

Jan. 16, 2024

Buddy up for literacy

The newest buddy system in Columbia Public Schools connects college juniors with first grade students for mutual growth and learning.

Dec. 6, 2023

Virtual reality simulations can help autistic people complete real-world tasks, MU study finds

Many people associate virtual reality headsets with interactive video games, but Noah Glaser is using them for something far more important — helping autistic people navigate public transportation on college campuses.

Oct. 31, 2023

STEM Career Days boost high school students’ career aspirations in STEM fields, MU study finds

A new study shows that when colleges host ‘STEM Career Days,’ the students who attend are far more likely to pursue a career in a STEM related field.

Oct. 12, 2023

Just for kicks

Secondary Language Arts Education major Kobe Messick has turned his refurbished sneaker and streetwear hobby into a business called Columbia Sneaker Exchange.

Oct. 5, 2023

A creative exploration of extraordinary love

University of Missouri assistant professor of art education Linda Helmick's latest research project is titled "The pedagogic legacy of Friedl Dicker-Brandeis.

Oct. 1, 2023

Lab for growth

Over its century of existence, the Child Development Lab has evolved toward its three-part mission — research, observation and hands-on teaching for college students, as well as caring for and educating young children.

Sep. 27, 2023

Using VR to Simulate Wafer Production

SISLT professor's research team develops a virtual reality clean lab to train future engineers.

Sep. 19, 2023

Due data diligence

How Erica Lembke harnesses federal research funding to develop tools and methods that teach teachers to use data-based instruction in reading and math.

Sep. 4, 2023

New faculty in 2023

The College of Education & Human Development is pleased to welcome 25 new faculty members this fall.