Technology Innovation in Educational Research and Design

Oct 6, 2016, 15:47 by the College of Education at Illinois

The Department of Special Education at the College of Education at Illinois has long been a leader in research that promotes effective and inclusive outcomes for individuals with disabilities across the lifespan. Faculty and students regularly pursue research, teaching, and service activities that improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities and their families.

Oct 5, 2016, 15:30 by the College of Education at Illinois

The Department of Educational Psychology at the College of Education at Illinois is highly regarded for its research and the preparation of practitioners who address socio-emotional and educational problems through applied science, combining methodological approaches and cross-disciplinary expertise.

Oct 4, 2016, 14:30 by Denice Hood

College of Education Faculty & Staff are invited to attend this session to get information on this new degree program and engage in Q & A.

Oct 4, 2016, 12:30 by the College of Education at Illinois

The Department of Curriculum & Instruction at the College of Education at Illinois has long been a leader in exploring complex issues of educational practice, with research that translates into improved teacher preparation and learning outcomes in schools and other educational contexts.

Oct 4, 2016, 09:21 by Diana Yates

Elizabeth Stine-Morrow of the Department of Educational Psychology at the College of Education at Illinois was one of several scholars who conducted a comprehensive review of studies cited by proponents of brain-training products. The researchers found “no compelling evidence” that brain-training games provide cognitive benefits that are relevant to daily life.

Oct 3, 2016, 17:00 by the Office of Advancement

Dr. Leonard Abbeduto will be the guest speaker at the Oct. 27, 2016 Goldstick Family Lecture in the Study of Communication Disorders on the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus.

Oct 3, 2016, 14:40 by Sharita Forrest

Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities on Illinois’ Medicaid wait list who are minorities, in poor health, or unable to speak are more likely to have unmet service needs, a new study at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign found.

Oct 3, 2016, 11:14 by Sharita Forrest

Juvenile offenders who have a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder are at 67 percent greater risk of entering substance abuse treatment within seven years, a new study at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign found.

Oct 3, 2016, 11:00 by the Office of International Programs

Join the Office of International Programs Friday, October 7, at 1 p.m. for our Global Cafe highlighting South Africa! This event will provide first hand information regarding the trip from students that participated in previous years as well as international students. FREE food and drink will be provided.

Oct 3, 2016, 09:30 by the College of Education at Illinois

Dr. Gabrielle Allen began her tenure Oct. 3 as associate dean of research and research education and director of the Bureau of Educational Research at the College of Education at Illinois.

Sep 30, 2016, 10:58 by the College of Education at Illinois

The biennial Youth Literature Festival at the College of Education at Illinois keeps growing and continues to inspire children from kindergarten through high school.

Sep 28, 2016, 14:00 by the College of Education at Illinois

University Primary School, the laboratory school of the College of Education, will host an open house for the community on Wednesday, Oct. 19, at Children’s Research Center, 51 Gerty Drive, Champaign.

Sep 26, 2016, 08:30 by npobrien@illinois.edu (Nancy O'Brien)

Sep 22, 2016, 14:30 by the College of Education at Illinois

The Campus Faculty Association will award up to five $1,000 scholarships to undergraduate students at the University of Illinois’ Urbana campus who demonstrate a commitment to social justice in the community. Applicants’ social justice work may take many forms, including volunteer or paid work performed through nonprofit organizations, but can include less formally structured activities.

Sep 21, 2016, 09:00 by the College of Education at Illinois

Eboni Zamani-Gallaher, a professor in the Department of Education Policy, Organization & Leadership at the College of Education at Illinois, will be the principal investigator in a study that seeks to advance knowledge beyond what is already known about underrepresented students studying in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). The nearly two-year research project, funded in the amount of nearly $300,000 by the National Science Foundation, will begin early next year.

Sep 20, 2016, 09:00 by the College of Education at Illinois

Emma Mercier and Luc Paquette, both assistant professors in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction at the College of Education at Illinois, have received a $1.35 million National Science Foundation Cyberlearning and Future Learning Technologies grant for a study that will explore how tools to manage the teaching of collaborative activities can be developed and used to support collaborative problem-solving in core engineering courses.

Sep 19, 2016, 16:30 by Office of Advancement

BETTY TRUMMEL is scheduled to speak at the second session of the Office of Advancement's Alumni Speaker Series on Friday, October 28, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. in the Education Building, Room 22. Snacks will be provided!

Sep 19, 2016, 11:30 by Office of International Programs

The Office of International Programs at the College of Education at Illinois is offering a series of Passport Workshops during the Fall semester. The first workshop will be THIS Wednesday, September 21 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in Illini Hall Room 23. Students will have the opportunity to complete their passport application as well as get a FREE passport photo made.

Sep 19, 2016, 11:00 by Office of International Programs

Join the Office of International Programs at the College of Education at Illinois this Friday at 1:00 p.m. in Room 42A for our Global Café featuring Indonesia and Singapore! Students will share their experiences and photos from previous trips as well as first hand information given from international students. Don't miss out on free coffee and food!

Sep 16, 2016, 14:30 by the College of Education at Illinois

Hedda Meadan-Kaplansky, an associate professor in the Department of Special Education, is a principal investigator in a new federally funded research project that will involve developing and testing an app designed for parents with young children with disabilities and challenging behaviors, which can place stressful demands on families.