Research
Advancing early childhood development and education through interdisciplinary research, meaningful partnerships, and evidence-based practices that support young children and the adults who work with them.
Opportunities to Participate
Discover ways to gain research experience or conduct research in early childhood settings.
Student Research Opportunities
Gain hands-on experience alongside faculty
mentors, contributing to interdisciplinary
research from idea generation to dissemination.
Explore student opportunities
Conduct Research at the Children's Centers
Learn about the approval process for research
and instructional projects at the Becky Gates
and Charlotte Sharp Children's Centers.
Review the application process
Explore Our Research
Our faculty lead interdisciplinary projects connecting research with the needs of young children, educators, and families.
Research Project
Integrative Computational Thinking
Exploring how young children develop
computational thinking through screen-free
activities, literacy, and play.
Research Project
BiRDI Project
Improving the identification of language
and reading difficulties among young
bilingual children.
Research Project
Project NEST
Strengthening inclusive early childhood
education in rural Texas through professional
learning, coaching, and collaboration.
Research Project
The WRITE Project
Advancing early writing development through
educator professional learning and
research-based assessments.