Research
We’re more than education scholars. We’re also change agents, improving opportunities for individuals and communities. Research conducted at GSE helps us meet that mission, every day.
Advancing Education: Bridging Innovation and Equity
Research is an integral component of our work, where the practices you’ll learn are shaped by discovery in the field. Our faculty and students conduct cutting-edge research in on-campus labs, rural communities and urban districts. Ultimately, their work helps teachers, administrators, information service professionals, policymakers and mental health practitioners do their jobs better—which benefits society locally, nationally and internationally.
From First Semester to the Global Stage
What can happen when experience meets opportunity? Just weeks into her first semester as a PhD student at the University at Buffalo Graduate School of Education, Anna Stukes took the stage in Kazakhstan to deliver two keynote addresses at an international educators conference. Discover how GSE is helping her connect professional expertise, doctoral study and emerging research interests to make an impact—at home and around the world.
Faculty Research in Action
“Students of color are bringing assets with them, even when they are historically underserved,” says Paris Wicker, an assistant professor of educational leadership and policy at UB. Her award-winning research examines how social support networks shape the success and well-being of Black and Indigenous college students. “It is vital that institutions interconnect those familial assets students are bringing with campus resources. That takes quite a bit of work, but we hope this research supports that intentional interconnection is vital to keeping Black women in STEM fields.”
An Environment Ripe for Research Innovation
Every day at UB, faculty investigate anti-racist strategies, enhance digital literacy, pioneer educational reform and explore diverse initiatives that transform our field. To see what will be innovative tomorrow, explore what we’re researching today.
Centers, Institutes, Labs and Programs
Whether confronting age-old challenges such as bullying prevention or breaking new ground in fields like artificial intelligence, researchers in GSE’s dedicated centers, institutes and labs are forging solutions to pressing real-world problems.
Support for Student and Faculty Research
We are committed to advancing research for both faculty and students. Our faculty members guide students through academic research, from conducting studies to publishing findings. By fostering an environment that values big thinking, we equip students with the skills to become accomplished researchers.
Points of Pride
- Best R & D in NYS
Top NYS public university for research and development.
- 60+ Active Projects
Advancing education, transforming communities.
- $74 Million in Grants
Our currently active projects add up!
- Principle Investigators
57% of tenure-track faculty lead funded research projects.
- No. 1 Public
Recognized as the top public university in New York State.
- No. 3 in Northeast
Ranked 3rd best public university in Northeast by WSJ/THE.
- Best of the Best
AAU member, top North American research institution.
- New York’s Flagship
Leading NYS public higher education in research.
Collaborative Research Support
Our Office of Research supports faculty and student researchers through a truly collaborative process. This includes assistance with grant writing, comprehensive pre- and post-award support and dedicated mentoring. By fostering partnerships and providing resources at every stage of the research journey, we ensure that both faculty and students can focus on their innovative work. Our collaborative approach helps secure funding, streamline administrative processes, and enhance the overall research experience, paving the way for groundbreaking discoveries and impactful contributions to the field.