Research Week 2026
The College of Education and Human Development is hosting Research Week to emphasize the vital role of research in advancing education. This event aims to showcase the outstanding work and knowledge being contributed by our faculty and students, with the purpose of sharing this information to foster open discussions and promote learning and growth.
Faculty Research Presentations: Spotlight on AI in Education
April 6
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Sangren Hall
This session explores the future of education by examining how AI-driven tools, such as generative models, automated assessments, and translation earbuds, can be leveraged to create personalized and adaptive learning environments for both students and educators
Fulbright Awards for Faculty & Staff: Scholar, Specialist, and IEA Programs Explained
April 6
11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Sangren Hall
As part of CEHD Research Week 2026, this lunch session provides faculty and staff with a comprehensive guide to the eligibility requirements and application strategies for the Fulbright Scholar, Specialist, and International Education Administrator awards.
Algorithms in the Academy: AI Meets Educational Research
April 6
1:30 to 3 p.m.
Sangren Hall
This session explores the intersection of education research and generative AI, specifically examining how these tools impact professional identity, streamline systematic review workflows, and compare to human design in rubric creation.
CEHD Research Panel Discussion #1
April 6
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Michael Osei will present an empirical panel study on investor reactions to executive turnover, followed by Ana Vasquez-Quino’s discussion on community engagement lessons learned from a three-year evaluation of the Community Piano Program.
CEHD Research Panel Discussion #2
April 6
4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
This presentation series explores diverse strategies for improving the student experience, ranging from digital mindfulness interventions for stress reduction to the critical roles of staff representation and reimagined research communities in fostering institutional belonging.
CEHD Research Panel Discussion #3
April 7
4 to 5 p.m.
Paul Odhiambo Otieno will discuss the impact of the U.S. two-sex policy on Title IX sexual misconduct compliance, while Michael Hart will present a historical overview of Michael Scriven’s academic publications.
