Narvaez Wins Award for Interdisciplinary Book Bridging Biology, Moral Development, Culture, and Education
Prof. Darcia F. Narvaez, a nationally recognized expert on moral education in the Department of Psychology at the University of Notre Dame, has received the 2015 William James Book Award from the American Psychological Association (APA).
Trustey Family STEM Teaching Fellows Announced
The Trustey Family STEM Teaching Fellows has selected its 2015 cohort. Consisting of thirty-six middle school math, science, and technology teachers, the 2015 cohort represents ten schools from eight states.
Notre Dame Researcher Awarded $3.5-M Grant to Develop Better Understanding of Students' Mathematical Achievement
Nicole McNeil, Notre Dame's ACE Associate Professor of Psychology--along with her colleagues at the nonprofit research agency West Ed--received a $3.5 million grant from the U.S.
Turner, Berends, and Cheng Named to Lead American Educational Research Journal
Julie Turner, associate professor of psychology and Fellow of the Institute for Educational Initiatives, has been named the new lead editor of the American Educational Research Association’s (AERA) American Educational Research Journal. 
Major Grant Support for Research on Indiana School Choice
Institute Fellow Megan Andrew and Institute Affiliate Jennifer Flashman to Study Implications of Indiana's Laws; Support from W.T. Grant Foundation and Spencer Foundation
ESS Capstone Research Confronts K-12 Classroom Issues
How can Catholic schools retain more of their recently enrolled Latino student populations? Are statewide voucher programs changing the public schools from which students depart? What are students most likely to remember from a teacher’s presentation?
Research Award Goes to Kloser of Center for STEM Education
Dr. Matthew Kloser, director of the University of Notre Dame Center for STEM Education, has received the 2015 Journal of Research in Science Teaching (JRST) Award for his research article titled, “Identifying a Core Set of Science Teaching Practices: A Delphi Expert Panel Approach.”
Narvaez Gathers Diverse Insights into Moral Character from Students' Early Life
To use an academic term, “multidisciplinary” certainly describes the lives of educators in Catholic K-12 schools. One related vocation may demand even more areas of knowledge, along with common sense, virtuous behavior, practical skills, and habits of the heart. That vocation would be parenting.
Trustey Family STEM Teaching Fellows: Apply Now
Early-career middle school teachers of STEM disciplines are invited to apply for a new, fully funded professional development program offered through the Notre Dame Center for STEM Education.
Institute Fellow Receives Presidential Award
Nicole M. McNeil, assistant professor of psychology and a fellow of the Institute for Educational Initiatives at the University of Notre Dame, has been named one of the 67 recipients of a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE).