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Connect learning to the real world, 100+ project-based learning ideas for every age.

This blog series was authored by our own A.J. Juliani, Head of Learning & Growth.

“Everything begins with an idea.” – Earl Nightingale

When I started on my Project-Based Learning journey, I always wondered what other teachers were already doing with PBL in classrooms around the country and world. I remember joining Ning sites and finding other teachers who were doing PBL, it was like a dream come true to chat and discuss and learn.

With the growth of Twitter, blogging, and conference I was able to meet educators from around the world who have inspired me to go deeper into Project-Based Learning. Their ideas were what got me started documenting projects and step-by-step practices that would enhance any PBL experience.

PBL is growing because it engages and empowers students to learn experientially and share that learning in new and unique ways that go well beyond the classroom. Yet, many teachers are asking: How do we plan and implement PBL? How do we “fit it in” our current curriculum? How do we assess it using our current grading guidelines? How do we manage this type of learning?

These are all real concerns and questions that cannot be dismissed. PBL takes time to plan, implement, manage, and assess. Then it takes time to tweak, improve, and highlight.

If you asked any teacher, administrator, parent, school board member, student, or community member to list their top goals for an academic program, you would see achievement, 21st-century competencies, equity, and motivation all at the top.

Project-based learning is shown to work in all kinds of schools, in all different grade levels, with students of varying backgrounds and abilities.

So, if this is what the research says about PBL, then why do we still have so many schools falling into the test prep trap? Why do some many teachers feel like they cannot make the jump into PBL? Why haven’t we seen a nationwide movement towards PBL as a best and effective practice for all students?

It comes back to HOW to do PBL in the midst of standards and curriculum. I’ve put together a free workshop to show you the 5-step process to do just that.

I’m holding three workshops this week (for K-5, 6-12, and school leaders):

• For Elementary Teachers (K-5 Workshop)
• For Middle School and High School Teachers (6-12 Workshop)
• For School Leaders (Admin and Central Office Workshop)

Ideas to Get You Started

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It comes back to HOW to do PBL in the midst of standards and curriculum. I’ve put together a free workshop to show you the 5-step process to do just that. You don’t need to start from scratch, instead, you can get a jumpstart on the process.

You can sign-up to be a part of the training right here! If you can’t make the time, please sign-up so you can get the recording.

Are you ready to hit the ground running? Let’s get started!

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Research Topics & Ideas: Education

170+ Research Ideas To Fast-Track Your Project

If you’re just starting out exploring education-related topics for your dissertation, thesis or research project, you’ve come to the right place. In this post, we’ll help kickstart your research topic ideation process by providing a hearty list of research topics and ideas , including examples from actual dissertations and theses..

PS – This is just the start…

We know it’s exciting to run through a list of research topics, but please keep in mind that this list is just a starting point . To develop a suitable education-related research topic, you’ll need to identify a clear and convincing research gap , and a viable plan of action to fill that gap.

If this sounds foreign to you, check out our free research topic webinar that explores how to find and refine a high-quality research topic, from scratch. Alternatively, if you’d like hands-on help, consider our 1-on-1 coaching service .

Overview: Education Research Topics

• How to find a research topic (video)
• List of 50+ education-related research topics/ideas
• List of 120+ level-specific research topics 
• Examples of actual dissertation topics in education
• Tips to fast-track your topic ideation (video)
• Free Webinar : Topic Ideation 101
• Where to get extra help

Education-Related Research Topics & Ideas

Below you’ll find a list of education-related research topics and idea kickstarters. These are fairly broad and flexible to various contexts, so keep in mind that you will need to refine them a little. Nevertheless, they should inspire some ideas for your project.

• The impact of school funding on student achievement
• The effects of social and emotional learning on student well-being
• The effects of parental involvement on student behaviour
• The impact of teacher training on student learning
• The impact of classroom design on student learning
• The impact of poverty on education
• The use of student data to inform instruction
• The role of parental involvement in education
• The effects of mindfulness practices in the classroom
• The use of technology in the classroom
• The role of critical thinking in education
• The use of formative and summative assessments in the classroom
• The use of differentiated instruction in the classroom
• The use of gamification in education
• The effects of teacher burnout on student learning
• The impact of school leadership on student achievement
• The effects of teacher diversity on student outcomes
• The role of teacher collaboration in improving student outcomes
• The implementation of blended and online learning
• The effects of teacher accountability on student achievement
• The effects of standardized testing on student learning
• The effects of classroom management on student behaviour
• The effects of school culture on student achievement
• The use of student-centred learning in the classroom
• The impact of teacher-student relationships on student outcomes
• The achievement gap in minority and low-income students
• The use of culturally responsive teaching in the classroom
• The impact of teacher professional development on student learning
• The use of project-based learning in the classroom
• The effects of teacher expectations on student achievement
• The use of adaptive learning technology in the classroom
• The impact of teacher turnover on student learning
• The effects of teacher recruitment and retention on student learning
• The impact of early childhood education on later academic success
• The impact of parental involvement on student engagement
• The use of positive reinforcement in education
• The impact of school climate on student engagement
• The role of STEM education in preparing students for the workforce
• The effects of school choice on student achievement
• The use of technology in the form of online tutoring

Level-Specific Research Topics

Looking for research topics for a specific level of education? We’ve got you covered. Below you can find research topic ideas for primary, secondary and tertiary-level education contexts. Click the relevant level to view the respective list.

Research Topics: Pick An Education Level

Primary education.

• Investigating the effects of peer tutoring on academic achievement in primary school
• Exploring the benefits of mindfulness practices in primary school classrooms
• Examining the effects of different teaching strategies on primary school students’ problem-solving skills
• The use of storytelling as a teaching strategy in primary school literacy instruction
• The role of cultural diversity in promoting tolerance and understanding in primary schools
• The impact of character education programs on moral development in primary school students
• Investigating the use of technology in enhancing primary school mathematics education
• The impact of inclusive curriculum on promoting equity and diversity in primary schools
• The impact of outdoor education programs on environmental awareness in primary school students
• The influence of school climate on student motivation and engagement in primary schools
• Investigating the effects of early literacy interventions on reading comprehension in primary school students
• The impact of parental involvement in school decision-making processes on student achievement in primary schools
• Exploring the benefits of inclusive education for students with special needs in primary schools
• Investigating the effects of teacher-student feedback on academic motivation in primary schools
• The role of technology in developing digital literacy skills in primary school students
• Effective strategies for fostering a growth mindset in primary school students
• Investigating the role of parental support in reducing academic stress in primary school children
• The role of arts education in fostering creativity and self-expression in primary school students
• Examining the effects of early childhood education programs on primary school readiness
• Examining the effects of homework on primary school students’ academic performance
• The role of formative assessment in improving learning outcomes in primary school classrooms
• The impact of teacher-student relationships on academic outcomes in primary school
• Investigating the effects of classroom environment on student behavior and learning outcomes in primary schools
• Investigating the role of creativity and imagination in primary school curriculum
• The impact of nutrition and healthy eating programs on academic performance in primary schools
• The impact of social-emotional learning programs on primary school students’ well-being and academic performance
• The role of parental involvement in academic achievement of primary school children
• Examining the effects of classroom management strategies on student behavior in primary school
• The role of school leadership in creating a positive school climate Exploring the benefits of bilingual education in primary schools
• The effectiveness of project-based learning in developing critical thinking skills in primary school students
• The role of inquiry-based learning in fostering curiosity and critical thinking in primary school students
• The effects of class size on student engagement and achievement in primary schools
• Investigating the effects of recess and physical activity breaks on attention and learning in primary school
• Exploring the benefits of outdoor play in developing gross motor skills in primary school children
• The effects of educational field trips on knowledge retention in primary school students
• Examining the effects of inclusive classroom practices on students’ attitudes towards diversity in primary schools
• The impact of parental involvement in homework on primary school students’ academic achievement
• Investigating the effectiveness of different assessment methods in primary school classrooms
• The influence of physical activity and exercise on cognitive development in primary school children
• Exploring the benefits of cooperative learning in promoting social skills in primary school students

Secondary Education

• Investigating the effects of school discipline policies on student behavior and academic success in secondary education
• The role of social media in enhancing communication and collaboration among secondary school students
• The impact of school leadership on teacher effectiveness and student outcomes in secondary schools
• Investigating the effects of technology integration on teaching and learning in secondary education
• Exploring the benefits of interdisciplinary instruction in promoting critical thinking skills in secondary schools
• The impact of arts education on creativity and self-expression in secondary school students
• The effectiveness of flipped classrooms in promoting student learning in secondary education
• The role of career guidance programs in preparing secondary school students for future employment
• Investigating the effects of student-centered learning approaches on student autonomy and academic success in secondary schools
• The impact of socio-economic factors on educational attainment in secondary education
• Investigating the impact of project-based learning on student engagement and academic achievement in secondary schools
• Investigating the effects of multicultural education on cultural understanding and tolerance in secondary schools
• The influence of standardized testing on teaching practices and student learning in secondary education
• Investigating the effects of classroom management strategies on student behavior and academic engagement in secondary education
• The influence of teacher professional development on instructional practices and student outcomes in secondary schools
• The role of extracurricular activities in promoting holistic development and well-roundedness in secondary school students
• Investigating the effects of blended learning models on student engagement and achievement in secondary education
• The role of physical education in promoting physical health and well-being among secondary school students
• Investigating the effects of gender on academic achievement and career aspirations in secondary education
• Exploring the benefits of multicultural literature in promoting cultural awareness and empathy among secondary school students
• The impact of school counseling services on student mental health and well-being in secondary schools
• Exploring the benefits of vocational education and training in preparing secondary school students for the workforce
• The role of digital literacy in preparing secondary school students for the digital age
• The influence of parental involvement on academic success and well-being of secondary school students
• The impact of social-emotional learning programs on secondary school students’ well-being and academic success
• The role of character education in fostering ethical and responsible behavior in secondary school students
• Examining the effects of digital citizenship education on responsible and ethical technology use among secondary school students
• The impact of parental involvement in school decision-making processes on student outcomes in secondary schools
• The role of educational technology in promoting personalized learning experiences in secondary schools
• The impact of inclusive education on the social and academic outcomes of students with disabilities in secondary schools
• The influence of parental support on academic motivation and achievement in secondary education
• The role of school climate in promoting positive behavior and well-being among secondary school students
• Examining the effects of peer mentoring programs on academic achievement and social-emotional development in secondary schools
• Examining the effects of teacher-student relationships on student motivation and achievement in secondary schools
• Exploring the benefits of service-learning programs in promoting civic engagement among secondary school students
• The impact of educational policies on educational equity and access in secondary education
• Examining the effects of homework on academic achievement and student well-being in secondary education
• Investigating the effects of different assessment methods on student performance in secondary schools
• Examining the effects of single-sex education on academic performance and gender stereotypes in secondary schools
• The role of mentoring programs in supporting the transition from secondary to post-secondary education

Tertiary Education

• The role of student support services in promoting academic success and well-being in higher education
• The impact of internationalization initiatives on students’ intercultural competence and global perspectives in tertiary education
• Investigating the effects of active learning classrooms and learning spaces on student engagement and learning outcomes in tertiary education
• Exploring the benefits of service-learning experiences in fostering civic engagement and social responsibility in higher education
• The influence of learning communities and collaborative learning environments on student academic and social integration in higher education
• Exploring the benefits of undergraduate research experiences in fostering critical thinking and scientific inquiry skills
• Investigating the effects of academic advising and mentoring on student retention and degree completion in higher education
• The role of student engagement and involvement in co-curricular activities on holistic student development in higher education
• The impact of multicultural education on fostering cultural competence and diversity appreciation in higher education
• The role of internships and work-integrated learning experiences in enhancing students’ employability and career outcomes
• Examining the effects of assessment and feedback practices on student learning and academic achievement in tertiary education
• The influence of faculty professional development on instructional practices and student outcomes in tertiary education
• The influence of faculty-student relationships on student success and well-being in tertiary education
• The impact of college transition programs on students’ academic and social adjustment to higher education
• The impact of online learning platforms on student learning outcomes in higher education
• The impact of financial aid and scholarships on access and persistence in higher education
• The influence of student leadership and involvement in extracurricular activities on personal development and campus engagement
• Exploring the benefits of competency-based education in developing job-specific skills in tertiary students
• Examining the effects of flipped classroom models on student learning and retention in higher education
• Exploring the benefits of online collaboration and virtual team projects in developing teamwork skills in tertiary students
• Investigating the effects of diversity and inclusion initiatives on campus climate and student experiences in tertiary education
• The influence of study abroad programs on intercultural competence and global perspectives of college students
• Investigating the effects of peer mentoring and tutoring programs on student retention and academic performance in tertiary education
• Investigating the effectiveness of active learning strategies in promoting student engagement and achievement in tertiary education
• Investigating the effects of blended learning models and hybrid courses on student learning and satisfaction in higher education
• The role of digital literacy and information literacy skills in supporting student success in the digital age
• Investigating the effects of experiential learning opportunities on career readiness and employability of college students
• The impact of e-portfolios on student reflection, self-assessment, and showcasing of learning in higher education
• The role of technology in enhancing collaborative learning experiences in tertiary classrooms
• The impact of research opportunities on undergraduate student engagement and pursuit of advanced degrees
• Examining the effects of competency-based assessment on measuring student learning and achievement in tertiary education
• Examining the effects of interdisciplinary programs and courses on critical thinking and problem-solving skills in college students
• The role of inclusive education and accessibility in promoting equitable learning experiences for diverse student populations
• The role of career counseling and guidance in supporting students’ career decision-making in tertiary education
• The influence of faculty diversity and representation on student success and inclusive learning environments in higher education

Education-Related Dissertations & Theses

While the ideas we’ve presented above are a decent starting point for finding a research topic in education, they are fairly generic and non-specific. So, it helps to look at actual dissertations and theses in the education space to see how this all comes together in practice.

Below, we’ve included a selection of education-related research projects to help refine your thinking. These are actual dissertations and theses, written as part of Master’s and PhD-level programs, so they can provide some useful insight as to what a research topic looks like in practice.

• From Rural to Urban: Education Conditions of Migrant Children in China (Wang, 2019)
• Energy Renovation While Learning English: A Guidebook for Elementary ESL Teachers (Yang, 2019)
• A Reanalyses of Intercorrelational Matrices of Visual and Verbal Learners’ Abilities, Cognitive Styles, and Learning Preferences (Fox, 2020)
• A study of the elementary math program utilized by a mid-Missouri school district (Barabas, 2020)
• Instructor formative assessment practices in virtual learning environments : a posthumanist sociomaterial perspective (Burcks, 2019)
• Higher education students services: a qualitative study of two mid-size universities’ direct exchange programs (Kinde, 2020)
• Exploring editorial leadership : a qualitative study of scholastic journalism advisers teaching leadership in Missouri secondary schools (Lewis, 2020)
• Selling the virtual university: a multimodal discourse analysis of marketing for online learning (Ludwig, 2020)
• Advocacy and accountability in school counselling: assessing the use of data as related to professional self-efficacy (Matthews, 2020)
• The use of an application screening assessment as a predictor of teaching retention at a midwestern, K-12, public school district (Scarbrough, 2020)
• Core values driving sustained elite performance cultures (Beiner, 2020)
• Educative features of upper elementary Eureka math curriculum (Dwiggins, 2020)
• How female principals nurture adult learning opportunities in successful high schools with challenging student demographics (Woodward, 2020)
• The disproportionality of Black Males in Special Education: A Case Study Analysis of Educator Perceptions in a Southeastern Urban High School (McCrae, 2021)

As you can see, these research topics are a lot more focused than the generic topic ideas we presented earlier. So, in order for you to develop a high-quality research topic, you’ll need to get specific and laser-focused on a specific context with specific variables of interest.  In the video below, we explore some other important things you’ll need to consider when crafting your research topic.

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If you’re still unsure about how to find a quality research topic within education, check out our Research Topic Kickstarter service, which is the perfect starting point for developing a unique, well-justified research topic.

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121+ Innovative Project Ideas For School Students

Get ready to spark your curiosity! Explore our designed list of 121+ innovative project ideas for school students, containing 14 diverse categories and loaded with 10 engaging ideas each. From Science and Technology to Arts, Entrepreneurship to Space Exploration, these projects are primed to inspire.

 Discover hands-on experiments, creative innovations, and problem-solving ventures perfect for students eager to dive into the depth of engineering, health, and social impact. Unleash your potential with projects in maths, sustainability, and digital creativity. Step into history, explore cultures, or delve into agriculture the possibilities are endless. With these project ideas, learning becomes an exciting journey, fostering innovation and sparking the imagination of every student. Let us start this journey.

7 Advantages Of Project Ideas For School Student

• Hands-On Learning

Projects offer hands-on experiences, allowing students to use their learnings to real life problems. They make learning more interactive and engaging, helping concepts stick better. Projects let students roll up their sleeves and dive into practical tasks, giving them a deeper understanding of how things work beyond textbooks.

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Project ideas encourage creativity by allowing students to discover, experiment, and have unique solutions to challenges. They’re like blank canvases where ideas flourish.They offer the freedom to think outside the box, fostering innovative thinking and honing creative problem-solving skills.

• Enhances Critical Thinking

Working on projects requires students to analyse, evaluate, and make decisions, enhancing their critical thinking abilities. Projects challenge students to think critically, helping them weigh options, solve problems, and make informed choices.

• Encourages Collaboration

Many projects involve teamwork, promoting collaboration and communication skills among students.Collaborative projects encourage students to share ideas, work together, and learn from each other’s strengths.

• Boosts Confidence

Successfully completing projects, especially those that require effort, boosts students’ confidence in their abilities and accomplishments.As students overcome challenges and finish projects, they gain confidence in their skills and capabilities.

• Real-World Application

Projects often simulate real-life scenarios, by enabling students to use their theoretical knowledge to real life situations. They remove the gap between theory and application, showing students the real-world relevance of what they learn.

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Projects allow students to take charge of their learning journey, fostering independence and self-motivation. Students get to choose topics, plan, and execute projects, developing autonomy in their learning process.

 Whether you’re a student looking for a unique project idea or a teacher looking for inspiration, this article will surely spark your interest and ignite your imagination. Let’s dive into the world of innovative school projects and discover the amazing things students can achieve when they put their minds to it. Here is a list of project ideas duly categorised and they are as:

• Top 10 Innovative Project Ideas On Science And Technology
• Renewable Energy Models
• Smart Home Automation System
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• Virtual Reality Learning Environments
• Waste-to-Energy Innovations
• AI-Powered Educational Apps
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• 3D Printing in Medicine
• Top 10 Innovative Project Ideas On Engineering And Robotics
•      Automated Garden Irrigation System
• Robotic Arm for Recycling Sorting
• Smart Traffic Management System
• Solar-Powered Vehicle Prototype
• Autonomous Delivery Drone
• Voice-Controlled Home Automation
• AI-Based Waste Management Robot
• Biometric Attendance System
• 3D Printed Prosthetic Limbs
• Virtual Reality Educational Tool
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• Solar-Powered Community Garden
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• Bio-Diverse Habitat Restoration Project
• Plastic Upcycling Workshop
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• Sustainable Transportation Solutions Program
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• Virtual Health Assistant App
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• Personalized Medicine Kits
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• Anti-Bullying Campaign
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• Poverty Alleviation Task Force
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• Fractal Geometry Exploration
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• Recycled Art Sculptures
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• Sustainable Business Initiative
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• Business Pitch Competition
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• Gamified Study Platforms for Different Age Groups
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•   Space Debris Cleanup Initiative
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• Designing a Space Mission Patch
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• Impact of Music on Mood and Concentration
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• Memory Retention in Different Learning Environments
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• Investigating Dreams and their Interpretations
• Impact of Nature and Environment on Mental Health
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• Interactive Virtual Tours of Historical Sites
• Recreating Historical Artifacts Using 3D Printing
• Creating Educational Historical Board Games
• Documentary Series on Local Cultural Heritage
• Digital Archive of Historical Photographs
• Cultural Exchange Program with Partner Schools
• Historical Podcast Series on Significant Events
• Creating a Historical Cooking Show
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• Historical Reenactment Performances
• Top 10 Innovative Project Ideas On Agriculture And Food Science
• Hydroponic Farming Models
• Smart Irrigation Systems
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• Interactive Storytelling Apps
• Virtual Reality Educational Modules
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• Digital Art Installations
• Gamified Learning Platforms
• Social Media Awareness Campaigns
• 360-Degree Video Tours
• AI-Powered Educational Chatbots
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Innovative Project Based Learning Ideas for Every Classroom

Mikel Resaba

Project Based Learning (PBL) is transforming classrooms by immersing students in real-world challenges and fostering a deeper understanding through hands-on experiences. If you’re seeking innovative Project Based Learning Ideas, you’re in the right place.

We aim to fill in gap in traditional education resource and guides, by providing you with practical examples of effective project-based learning initiatives across different education levels.

Keep reading to discover how to bring Project Based Learning to life in your classroom:

Understanding Project-Based Learning (PBL)

What is project based learning.

Project-Based Learning (PBL) is an educational approach that goes beyond textbooks and tests. It’s where students actively explore real-world problems and challenges, gaining knowledge and skills through hands-on projects. Project Based Learning is not just a teaching method; it’s a journey into the heart of learning, fostering critical thinking , creativity, and collaborative skills.

Key Principles of Project-Based Learning

Project-Based Learning (PBL) is built on a set of core principles that distinguish it from traditional educational methods. These principles are the bedrock of creating a dynamic and effective Project Based Learning environment:

• Student-Centered Learning: Project-Based Learning puts students at the heart of the learning process. They take the lead in their projects, making decisions, solving problems, and directing their learning paths. This autonomy builds confidence and a sense of ownership over their work.
• Inquiry and Exploration: At the core of Project Based Learning is the spirit of inquiry. Students are encouraged to ask questions, seek out new information, and explore different perspectives . This approach fosters a deeper understanding and a more meaningful connection with the subject matter.
• Real-World Relevance: Project Based Learning projects are often tied to real-world scenarios, making learning more relevant and engaging for students. By tackling issues that matter in the real world, students see the practical application of their studies and are more motivated to learn.
• Collaboration: Project Based Learning often involves group work, where students collaborate , share ideas, and learn from each other. This collaborative environment helps develop communication and teamwork skills, which are vital in both academic and professional settings.
• Reflection and Revision: An integral part of Project Based Learning is reflecting on what’s been learned and how it’s been learned. Students are encouraged to think critically about their work and make revisions, learning that iteration is a key part of the creative process.
• Presentation and Sharing: Sharing their work with others is a common end-goal in Project Based Learning. This aspect helps students develop presentation skills and also allows for feedback from peers and teachers, which is crucial for learning and improvement.

How PBL Differs from Traditional Education

Why project-based learning works.

Project-Based Learning stands out as a transformative educational approach, aligning perfectly with modern pedagogical needs and theories. Its effectiveness and popularity in educational settings stem from its ability to engage students, develop essential life skills, and cater to diverse learning styles, all while preparing them for real-life challenges. Here’s an integrated look at why project-based learning works so well, also linking it to key educational theories and practices:

• Engagement and Motivation : The hands-on approach of project-based learning makes learning more engaging and enjoyable. This increased interest leads to higher motivation and information retention. It aligns with Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) , where emotional engagement is crucial for educational success.
• Develops Critical Skills : Critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and communication are at the heart of project-based learning, echoing principles from constructivism . These skills are essential for navigating the complexities of the 21st-century world.
• Adapts to Diverse Learning Styles : The adaptability of project-based learning to various learning styles—visual, auditory, kinesthetic—makes it a highly inclusive educational approach. This flexibility reflects principles of cognitive learning theory , which emphasizes catering to individual cognitive processes.
• Encourages Lifelong Learning : By fostering curiosity and a love for learning, project-based learning helps cultivate lifelong learners, an aspect crucial in today’s fast-evolving world. This trait is a cornerstone of inquiry-based learning , which encourages perpetual curiosity and questioning.
• Real-World Application : Project-based learning prepares students for real-life scenarios, linking academic learning to real-world applications. This approach enhances students’ ability to apply classroom learning in external situations, a key aspect of preparing them for future challenges.
• Customizable and Flexible : The ability to tailor project-based learning to any subject matter and age group makes it an effective strategy across educational contexts. Its flexibility allows educators to mold it according to their classroom dynamics and student needs.
• Feedback and Improvement : Project-based learning involves an iterative process where students create, receive feedback, and improve. This reflects real-world problem-solving and continuous improvement processes, essential for student development.

A Closer Look of Project-Based Learning Across Educational Levels

Project-Based Learning (PBL) isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach; it’s versatile, catering to a wide range of learners. Understanding the target audience for Project Based Learning ideas is key to tailoring projects that resonate and inspire. Here’s a closer look:

• Kindergarten kids
• Elementary school students
• Middle schoolers
• Educators and teachers
• High school students
• Higher education students

Project-Based Learning in Kindergarten

Project-Based Learning (PBL) in kindergarten is a magical journey of discovery and creativity. At this foundational stage, Project Based Learning is not just about learning facts; it’s about sparking curiosity, fostering creativity, and developing social skills. Here’s how Project Based Learning unfolds in a kindergarten setting:

Embracing Exploration and Discovery

• Sensory-rich Projects: Young children learn best through sensory experiences. Project Based Learning in kindergarten often involves activities that engage the senses – touch, sight, sound, and even taste. Projects like creating a sensory garden or a tactile art piece allow children to explore and learn through direct interaction with materials.
• Story-based Learning: Stories captivate children’s imaginations like nothing else. Integrating storytelling into Project Based Learning can make learning more engaging. For instance, after reading a story about animals, children could engage in a project to create their own animal habitat.

Fostering Creativity and Expression

• Art and Craft Projects: These projects are a staple in kindergarten Project Based Learning. Children could create a mural depicting seasons, craft their own musical instruments, or build models using recyclable materials. Such activities not only unleash creativity but also enhance fine motor skills.
• Role-playing and Dramatization: Children love to pretend and role-play. Projects that involve dramatization, like reenacting a folk tale or creating a mini-theater show, help develop language skills and confidence.

Building Social and Emotional Skills

• Collaborative Projects: Group activities where children work together to achieve a common goal are excellent for teaching teamwork and empathy. Building a classroom treehouse model or a community helpers’ chart are projects that encourage collaboration.
• Emotional Learning Projects: Activities that focus on recognizing and expressing emotions, like creating an ‘emotions chart’ or storytelling sessions where children discuss feelings, are valuable for emotional development.

Integrating Basic Academic Concepts

• Mathematics Through Play: Projects like setting up a pretend shop can teach basic counting and arithmetic in a fun way. Children learn best when they don’t even realize they’re learning!
• Environmental Awareness: Projects that involve observing and interacting with nature, like planting a garden or observing weather changes, introduce science concepts in a tangible and enjoyable manner.

Involving Parents and Community

• Family Collaboration Projects: Involving parents in projects, like creating a family tree or a ‘my neighborhood’ map, not only enhances learning but also strengthens the home-school connection.
• Community Engagement: Projects that connect children with their community, like visiting a local fire station or creating artwork for a community center, help them understand their role in the larger world.

Project-Based Learning in Elementary School

Project-Based Learning (PBL) in elementary school lays the groundwork for a lifetime of curious, engaged learning. It’s here that children first encounter the joys of discovery and the satisfaction of solving problems. Let’s explore how Project Based Learning can be effectively implemented at this crucial stage of education through various collaborative projects .

Environmental Awareness Projects

• Building a Mini Ecosystem : Students create a small-scale ecosystem, learning about biology, sustainability, and environmental science.
• Designing a Sustainable Garden : Pupils plan and cultivate a garden, learning about plant life, sustainable practices, and teamwork.

Historical Exploration Projects

• Creating a Historical Timeline : This project involves researching and illustrating significant historical events, enhancing understanding of history and the concept of time.
• Cultural Exploration Project : Students explore and present different cultures, fostering global awareness and appreciation for diversity.

Scientific Inquiry Projects

• Young Meteorologist Program : Students explore weather patterns, conduct simple experiments, and present their findings on local weather phenomena.
• Simple Machines Playground : A project where students learn about basic physics by designing and building simple machines.

Art and Creativity Projects

• Community Mural Creation : A group project focused on creating a mural that represents the local community or a theme studied in class.
• Storybook Creation : Students write and illustrate their own storybooks, blending creative writing with artistic expression.

Mathematics and Problem-Solving Projects

• Math in Real Life : A project where students apply mathematical concepts to solve real-world problems, like budgeting for a mini event.
• Geometry in Architecture : Pupils use geometric shapes to design simple structures, understanding geometry’s practical applications.

Project-Based Learning in Middle School

Middle school is a pivotal time in students’ educational journeys, making it an ideal stage for implementing Project-Based Learning (PBL). This period is characterized by students’ growing abilities to think abstractly, reason logically, and engage with more complex subject matter. Project Based Learning in middle school harnesses these developmental strides, turning the classroom into a dynamic learning environment.

The Role of Project Based Learning in Middle School Education

• Fostering Independence: Middle school students are at an age where they crave independence. Project Based Learning offers them the chance to take charge of their learning, making choices and solving problems with minimal hand-holding.
• Catering to Varied Interests: At this age, students are exploring their interests. Project Based Learning can be tailored to these diverse interests, making learning more relevant and engaging.
• Building Critical Thinking: Middle schoolers are developing critical thinking skills. Project Based Learning challenges them to analyze, evaluate, and create, pushing their cognitive abilities.

Engaging Middle School Students with Project Based Learning

To engage middle school students effectively, Project Based Learning should be:

• Relevant and Real-World Focused: Projects should tie into real-world problems or students’ interests to keep them engaged and invested.
• Collaborative: Group projects encourage social interaction and teamwork, skills that are crucial during these formative years.
• Varied in Complexity: Projects should vary in complexity to cater to different learning levels and to keep all students challenged and interested.
• Ask Open-Ended Questions: Encourage students to ask and answer ‘why’ and ‘how’ questions, pushing them to think more deeply about their projects.
• Encourage Problem-Solving: Present students with real problems to solve in their projects, requiring them to think critically and creatively.
• Foster Debate and Discussion: Create opportunities for students to discuss and debate different aspects of their projects, encouraging them to consider various viewpoints and defend their ideas.

Examples of Project-Based Learning Ideas for Middle School

• Simulating Historical Events: Students could recreate a significant historical event, which helps them understand the complexities of history and its impact on the present.
• Designing and Building a Model City: This project incorporates principles of urban planning, environmental science, and engineering, encouraging students to think about sustainability and community planning.
• Investigating Environmental Issues: Students could explore current environmental challenges, conduct research, and propose actionable solutions. This project can also include a community service aspect, like a neighborhood clean-up or awareness campaign.

Assessing Middle School Project-Based Learning Projects

Assessment in Project Based Learning should be as dynamic as the learning process:

• Rubrics: Use detailed rubrics that assess various aspects of the project, from the research and planning stages to the final presentation.
• Peer and Self-Assessment: Encourage students to give and receive feedback. This process helps them develop critical thinking and reflective skills.
• Teacher Evaluation: Teacher assessment should focus not only on the end product but also on the learning process, including how students worked together, solved problems, and overcame challenges.

Project-Based Learning in High School

High school students are on the brink of entering higher education or the workforce. At this pivotal stage, project-based learning (PBL) can be a powerful tool to prepare them for the future.

Civic Engagement Projects

• Local History Documentation : Students research and document the history of their community, culminating in a presentation or a digital archive.
• Public Policy Analysis : Analyze a current policy issue, develop alternative solutions, and present findings to local stakeholders.

STEM Innovation Projects

• Robotics Challenge : Design and build a robot to perform specific tasks, integrating principles of engineering and computer science.
• Sustainable Energy Solutions : Research and propose alternative energy solutions for the school, presenting a feasible plan to the administration.

Creative Arts and Expression Projects

• Theatre Production : Produce and perform a play, allowing students to explore literature, history, and the performing arts.
• Art Installation : Create an art installation that comments on a social issue, combining art with social studies.

Project-Based Learning in Higher Education

In higher education, PBL is an excellent way to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.

Research and Development Projects

• Undergraduate Research Project : Conduct original research in a chosen field of study, with the goal of presenting findings at a conference or publishing.
• Startup Incubator : Develop a business plan and prototype for a startup idea, potentially collaborating with business and engineering departments.

Community and Global Impact Projects

• Community Service Initiative : Design and implement a service project that addresses a local need, reflecting on the social impact.
• Global Collaboration Project : Collaborate with students from a university abroad to address global challenges, promoting cross-cultural understanding and cooperation.

Tips for Effective PBL at the Collegiate Level

• Encourage Scholarly Research : Promote the use of scholarly databases and research methods to deepen academic rigor in projects.
• Collaborate Across Departments : Take advantage of the diverse academic departments to build interdisciplinary projects that mirror professional and research complexities.
• Incorporate Industry Tools : Use industry-standard tools and methodologies to give students hands-on experience with the tools they will encounter in their careers.
• Global Perspective : Encourage projects that require students to engage with global issues or collaborate with international peers, expanding their cultural competence and global awareness.
• Outcome-Oriented Projects : Design projects with tangible outcomes, like published research, implemented programs, or exhibited works, to add to students’ portfolios and resumes.

8 Project-Based Learning Strategies You Cannot Miss!

Implementing Project-Based Learning (PBL) can be a game-changer in education, but it requires a thoughtful approach to ensure success. Here’s how educators can effectively integrate Project Based Learning into their teaching:

• Start with Clear Goals: Define what you want to achieve with Project Based Learning. Are you focusing on developing specific skills, enhancing knowledge in a subject area, or fostering collaboration? Clear goals help in designing more focused and effective projects.
• Design Engaging Projects: The heart of Project Based Learning is the project itself. Design projects that are challenging yet achievable, relevant to students’ interests and real-world problems. Ensure they align with educational standards and learning objectives.
• Facilitate, Don’t Dictate: Shift from a teacher-led to a student-centered approach. Guide students through the process, but give them autonomy to make decisions and solve problems. This fosters independence and critical thinking.
• Incorporate Technology Wisely: Utilize technology to enhance Project Based Learning. Tools like ClassPoint can be used to create interactive presentations, conduct real-time quizzes, and provide instant feedback, making the learning process more dynamic and engaging.
• Build a Collaborative Environment: Encourage teamwork and collaboration among students. Group projects can help develop communication skills and the ability to work effectively with others.
• Continuously Assess and Reflect: Assessment in Project Based Learning goes beyond traditional tests. Include formative assessments throughout the project, encourage self and peer assessments, and have students reflect on their learning process and outcomes.
• Be Prepared for Challenges: Implementing Project Based Learning can come with challenges like managing diverse learning styles, ensuring equal participation, and aligning projects with curriculum standards. Be proactive in addressing these challenges and be flexible in your approach.
• Seek Feedback and Evolve: After each project, seek feedback from students and colleagues. Use this feedback to refine your approach and evolve your Project Based Learning strategies over time.

Bonus: Getting Started with Project-Based Learning Using ClassPoint

ClassPoint is not just an add-on for PowerPoint; it’s a powerful tool that can transform your approach to Project-Based Learning (PBL). Here is a step-by-step guide on how you can use ClassPoint to bring your PBL ideas to life.

Step-by-Step Implementation:

• Concept Introduction : Use ClassPoint’s Quick Poll or Word Cloud feature to survey students on their initial thoughts about a new topic.
• Project Proposal : Students articulate their project ideas in a short, written format and submit these proposals to the teacher for approval using Short Answer .
• Research and Design : Students conduct research using traditional methods or their devices and compile their findings in PowerPoint. The teacher can also facilitate this step by using ClassPoint’s embedded browser to showcase websites or resources during the presentation for guidance.
• Student Presentation : Students present their completed projects, integrating multimedia elements such as videos and images, alongside live demonstrations to showcase their work effectively.
• Audience Engagement : Encourage students to leverage ClassPoint’s draggable objects , live quizzes or quick polls to interact with other students and allow the audience to vote on their favorite projects or to facilitate a question-and-answer session.
• Assessment & Feedback : Implement real-time polling for a quick knowledge check and collect feedback from classmates, making the session interactive and engaging.

Take the Next Step in Project-Based Learning

You’ve seen the power of project based learning ideas – now it’s time to bring them into your classroom. With ClassPoint’s interactive features, you can elevate these projects from concept to reality.

• Turn your PowerPoint into an interactive learning hub.
• Engage students with real-time quizzes and polls.
• Track progress and celebrate achievements with gamification.

Don’t just read about it – experience the transformation. Try ClassPoint for free and watch your project based learning ideas come to life!

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24 stem lessons you can quickly deploy in the classroom.

Calling all teachers pressed for time, substitutes looking for classroom activities that don't require a lot of prep, and others hoping to keep students learning in especially chaotic times: We've got a new collection of lessons and activities that you can quickly deploy.

Read on to explore our collection of Quick and Easy STEM lessons and student activities , organized by grade band. Get everything you need to guide students through standards-aligned lessons featuring connections to real NASA missions and science as well as links to student projects, which can be led by teachers or assigned as independent activities.

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Make a Paper Mars Helicopter

In this lesson, students build a paper helicopter, then improve the design and compare and measure performance.

Subject Engineering

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Student Project: Make a Paper Mars Helicopter

Build a paper helicopter, then see if you can improve the design like NASA engineers did when making the first helicopter for Mars.

What Tools Would You Take to Mars?

Students decide what they want to learn from a robotic mission to Mars and what tools they will put on their robot to accomplish their goals.

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Rockets by Size

Students cut out, color and sequence paper rockets in a simple mathematics lesson on measurement.

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Rocket Math

Students use rocket manipulatives to help them develop number sense, counting, addition and subtraction skills.

Tangram Rocket

Students use tangrams to create rockets while practicing shape recognition.

Time 1-2 hrs

Student Project: Build a Rover and More With Shapes

Use geometric shapes called tangrams to build a rover and other space-themed designs!

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Student Project: Build a Rocket and More With Shapes

Use geometric shapes called tangrams to build a rocket and other space-themed designs!

Mineral Mystery Experiment

Students explore the science behind an intriguing planetary feature by creating saline solutions and then observing what happens when the solutions evaporate.

Grades 2-12

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Student Project: Do a Mineral Mystery Experiment

Dissolve salts in water, then observe what happens when the water evaporates.

What Do You Know About Mars?

Students decide what they want to learn from a robotic mission to Mars.

Melting Ice Experiment

Students make predictions and observations about how ice will melt in different conditions then compare their predictions to results as they make connections to melting glaciers.

Parachute Design

Students design and test parachute landing systems to successfully land a probe on target.

Planetary Poetry

In this cross-curricular STEM and language arts lesson, students learn about planets, stars and space missions and write STEM-inspired poetry to share their knowledge of or inspiration about these topics.

Student Project: Write a Poem About Space

Are you a space poet, and you didn't even know it? Find out how to create your own poems inspired by space!

Ocean World: Earth Globe Toss Game

Students use NASA images and a hands-on activity to compare the amounts of land and surface water on our planet.

Simple Rocket Science Continued

Students gather data on a balloon rocket launch, then create a simple graph to show the results of the tests.

Spaghetti Anyone? Building with Pasta

Students use the engineering design process to build a structure to handle the greatest load and gain first-hand experience with compression and tension forces.

Student Project: Building With Spaghetti

Use spaghetti to build a tower modeled after the giant structures NASA uses to talk to spacecraft.

Simple Rocket Science

Students perform a simple science experiment to learn how a rocket works and demonstrate Newton’s third law of motion.

Soda-Straw Rockets

Students study rocket stability as they design, construct and launch paper rockets using soda straws.

Student Project: Make a Straw Rocket

Create a paper rocket that can be launched from a soda straw – then, modify the design to make the rocket fly farther!

Rocket Activity: Heavy Lifting

Students construct balloon-powered rockets to launch the greatest payload possible to the classroom ceiling.

Design a Robotic Insect

Students design a robotic insect for an extraterrestrial environment, then compare the process to how NASA engineers design robots for extreme environments like Mars.

Student Project: Design a Robotic Insect

Design a robotic insect to go to an extreme environment. Then, compare the design process to what NASA engineers do when building robots for Mars!

How Far Away Is Space?

Students use measurement skills to determine the scale distance to space on a map.

Student Project: How Far Away Is Space?

Stack coins and use your measurement skills to figure out the scale distance from Earth's surface to space.

Planetary Travel Time

Students will compute the approximate travel time to planets in the solar system using different modes of transportation.

The Ring Wing Glider

In this simple engineering design lesson, students turn a piece of paper into an aircraft wing and then try to improve upon their design.

Student Project: Make a Paper Glider

Turn a piece of paper into a glider inspired by a NASA design.

How Do We See Dark Matter?

Students will make observations of two containers and identify differences in content, justify their claims and make comparisons to dark matter observations.

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Let's Go to Mars! Calculating Launch Windows

Students use advanced algebra concepts to determine the next opportunity to launch a spacecraft to Mars.

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25 Creative Video Project Ideas Your Students Will Love

Tell a story, make a newscast, create a vlog, and more!

It’s never been easier for students to create fun and engaging videos to show off their knowledge! We’ve rounded up 25 video project ideas for your students to try. You’re going to love the results!

General Video Projects

Language arts video projects, stem and social studies video projects, school community video projects.

Use these video project ideas for any subject or grade. They’re easy to personalize and a lot more fun than writing a paper every time.

Student Portfolio

Student portfolios offer a chance to document learning and growth throughout the school year. Use the easy template to help kids create and customize their own video portfolios in a snap.

Student Vlog

Keeping a journal offers students a way to record and reflect on their thoughts and experiences. An online version is called a blog, while a video version is known as a vlog. Encourage students to record new videos on a regular basis as they document their experiences throughout the school year.

Here’s another fun video option that works for so many subjects. Students can create a broadcast for a historical event, to document the events in a book, or to report on a scientific discovery. Or have kids make up their own news stories for a creative twist.

Learning Reflections

True understanding means taking time to reflect on what they’re learning. Instead of just reciting dates, ask kids to reflect on how historical events make them feel, or relate history to current events going on around them now. Don’t just read a book—go deeper to make emotional connections. Videos allow students to talk through their reflections, something that’s easier for many kids than writing.

Scavenger Hunt

This is such a fun way to learn to use video-editing programs! Students complete the actions on a checklist, like showcasing their bedroom, introducing their pet, or fixing their favorite snack. Then, they use video editing to add a little flash before sharing it with the class. Find the checklist here.

Research Project

Instead of writing a paper, ask students to make a video of their research project. This way, they can share not only what they learned but how they learned it. Easily incorporate media, interviews, music, and more, and then share their projects in an online portfolio for everyone to see.

Give new life to book reports, write and film stories, create a commercial, and more with these language arts video project ideas!

Book Report

Forget ordinary reports— this template will help kids make engaging videos that show off their knowledge instead!

Creative Commercial

Crafting their own commercial is a really terrific way for students to practice persuasive writing. They can choose an existing product or start by inventing a brand-new “must-have” item for their project.

Book Review

This is another clever spin on ordinary book reports, presented in the form of a book review. Have each student choose a book to read and review. Remember, it’s OK if they don’t wind up liking the book! The important thing is to read, summarize, and then share their thoughts in a video.

Vocab Station

Make short videos to help others learn new vocab terms, in English or in foreign languages. It’s much easier to remember that  la naranja means “orange” when you see someone peeling a piece of fruit as they speak it for you. And it can be a lot of fun coming up with creative ways to demonstrate tricky words like “ephemeral” or “procrastinate.”

Read-alouds are fun for little kids to watch, but they’re even more fun for older students to create! Have students choose a beloved picture book, then use this template to create a read-aloud video. ( Check out some of our favorites for inspiration. )

How-To Video

Giving clear and concise instructions is a key life skill, but it takes some practice. Ask students to make instructional videos on any topic they like, being sure to include enough detail that someone watching would be able to copy their method and receive similar results. It’s harder than they think!

Green Screen Story

Green screen effects allow students to put themselves into any background they like. Once they’ve mastered the green screen, challenge them to use it to film a story or play they’ve written. It’s creative writing brought to life!

Evoking Emotion

Sounds, photos, and music are all capable of evoking emotion, though not everyone reacts the same in all cases. Assign students an emotion, then ask them to use various forms of media to try to evoke that emotion in the viewer. Encourage them to focus on image and sound rather than words.

Show off their love of science, technology, engineering, and math with these clever video ideas for all ages!

Scientific Method

Understanding and putting the scientific method into practice is a key part of hands-on science activities. Have kids record a video to sum up their project, demonstrating each step of the method along the way.

Real-Life Math

Kids love to ask, “But when are we gonna use this in real life?” In this video exploration, they’ll find out. Students come up with a real-world math situation, then show it in practice. You can use this concept with all sorts of math topics. Think money and decimals, figuring area, calculating taxes, and so much more.

Stop-Motion Science

Use stop-motion videos to explain scientific processes, with simple animations recorded one frame at a time. This technique can add a cool touch to science project videos.

Show Your Work

Encourage your students to make their thinking visible by screencasting as they work their way through a math or science problem. Watching other kids work through a process can help all students better understand the topic.

Virtual Field Trip

Travel the world without leaving home by creating a virtual field trip video using Google Earth. Insert photos, street views, music, and more to make a geography lesson into a real adventure.

A Day in the Life

Turn a history report into a personalized experience by asking kids to film “A Day in the Life” of their subject. It could be an Egyptian pharaoh, Napoleon Bonaparte, or Aztecs living in Mexico before the Europeans arrived. This is one of those video project ideas that works for any place and time.

Use these ideas to get the word out about exciting happenings, on campus and off!

Morning Announcements

Morning announcements have come a long way since the days of scratchy PA snippets full of feedback. It’s easy to put together beautiful and engaging video announcements using this template instead.

Getting To Know You

Introduce a new teacher, celebrate a student of the month, or learn more about school support staff by making a Q&A video. This template provides examples of questions to ask, making the interview process easy and fun.

Event Promo

Build excitement for the upcoming talent show, fundraiser, or pep rally with an event promo. These are perfect for sharing on social media for the whole community to see! Get the template here.

Public Service Announcement

Tackle important topics like recycling, safety, health, and more by making PSAs. Students are more likely to listen to their peers than to yet another adult “telling them what to do.” Create a list of possible topics, or ask them to brainstorm issues that are important school-wide.

Morning Meeting

Lots of schools have replaced homeroom with morning meetings. Asking kids to lead these meetings can provide valuable learning opportunities, but it’s really hard for some students to speak up in front of others. Let them lead a morning meeting via video instead, using this simple template .

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Centers, Projects, and Initiatives

The research centers, projects, and initiatives based at the Harvard Graduate School of Education are creating new horizons in education by putting innovative ideas into reality. These groundbreaking efforts bring together communities of scholars, practitioners, advocates, and learners to test theories, push research into practice, and develop solutions to improve education outcomes for all.

Center for Digital Thriving

Creates knowledge and research-based resources that help people thrive in a tech-filled world

Center for Education Policy Research

Puts vast data to practical use to address education policy questions and improve outcomes

Center on the Developing Child

Drives research-based innovations to achieve meaningful outcomes for children facing adversity

Supports the cradle-to-career place-based partnership field, driving systems-level change and opening personalized pathways to success for all children and families

Immigration Initiative at Harvard

Advances interdisciplinary scholarship and hands-on research about immigration policy and immigrant communities

Making Caring Common

Establishes guidelines for developing students with a solid moral compass and a passion for making a difference

Project Zero

Creates and fosters dynamic ideas and practices that help teachers zero in on creative ways to teach and inspire students

Public Education Leadership Project

Works to improve leadership competencies of public school administrators through professional development to drive greater educational outcomes

Reach Every Reader

Develops tools to support the vision that all children can develop the skills, knowledge, and interest to become lifelong readers

Saul Zaentz Early Education Initiative

Provides educators with the knowledge and resources to cultivate optimal early learning environments and experiences for students

Faculty Research Initiatives and Labs

In addition to the research centers above, faculty at the Harvard Graduate School of Education conduct individual projects across research, practice, and policy, collaborating with HGSE students and with colleagues and organizations across the field of education.

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If you're planning to give project-based learning a try during the coming school year, you may hope a spark of inspiration will strike during the summer months that will lead to a memorable PBL experience. And maybe that's just the excuse that hard-working teachers need to take a hike or daydream by a pool.

But here's another surefire strategy for PBL planning: borrow project ideas from your colleagues and adapt or remix to fit your context.

Here are ten project ideas that I've gathered from a busy season of summer conferences and professional development events (including ISTE 2015 and PBL World , an annual event hosted by the Buck Institute for Education).

By sharing their thinking at this early draft stage, teachers invite feedback from peers. That's another strategy for effective project planning. (Most project ideas were shared anonymously and some are mashups of similar suggestions. Thanks to the creative teachers behind these PBL plans.)

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What's your story?

Project #1: In this language arts project for the early elementary grades, students compose photographs that tell compelling stories about their community. To get ready for this challenge, they interview professional photographers for advice about composition. Then they identify locations that they think make their community special. They also write informational text to accompany their photos. To make their work public, students might produce a StoryMap to publish online or a kid-friendly travel brochure for their community visitors' center.

How can we, as ecologists, solve the wild horse problem?

Project #2: This is a high school science project with a strong local focus. The teacher behind the idea is from Nevada, where the wild horse population poses a threat to the fragile desert ecosystem. Students will research the issue and propose solutions to an expert panel. They will be expected to defend their solutions based on facts, data, and ethical decision-making, and appeal to stakeholders on all sides of this contentious issue. Note: Although this project idea is tied to a specific location, other teachers could adapt it by considering the ecological issues facing their communities.

How can we redesign a space that makes us think our school is cool?

Project #3: Here's an idea suitable for any school that is overdue for a makeover. The teacher behind this idea has built in constraints to force creativity: proposals must make the building more efficient and student-friendly. Students will apply their understanding of math and art to generate scale drawings, which they'll pitch to school administrators (along with proposed budgets and rationale or justification for the change). I can also imagine students making prototypes in a makerspace or using an online tool like SketchUp to generate plans.

What can we do to help kids get outside more?

Project #4: This project challenges "big kids" (grades 5-6) to enhance the health of preschool kids by proposing creative ways to encourage more outdoor play. I can imagine how a strategy like design thinking would be useful for helping students understand the perspective of their intended audience (in this case, preschoolers and their teachers or daycare providers). For final products, students might produce an online guide to local parks, or lead play days in which they would demonstrate games or activities to get little guys and their caretakers outdoors.

How would you incorporate working gears into the design for a hamster-driven vehicle?

Project #5: Here's a project for upper elementary or middle school grades that's big on the fun factor while addressing specific science and engineering content. Design constraints set expectations that the vehicle will be safe for the hamster and durable enough for multiple trials. Students (and hamsters) will test their final products in lunch-hour races and other public demonstrations. Videos of these events will be shared online to reach a wider audience.

How can we learn to love reading (or love reading even more) and share this love with others?

Project #6: Intended to engage seventh-grade students in English language arts, this project puts a premium on student voice and choice. Students will be asked to discover what makes reading "work" for them, and then share their strategy with peers. The results might be read-alouds, library events, student-led research, community action, or whatever students propose. There are good opportunities for differentiation in this project.

How can we, as future city planners, reimagine empty lots as places of importance in our community?

Project #7: This project invites students to be innovators. Where do they see opportunities for local improvements? How can they use engineering principles to design and model improved purposes for empty lots or blighted spaces? Student investigations are likely to include surveys, interviews, prototyping, collaboration, and more as they take on this real-world challenge and share their results with local decision makers. The same project could incorporate social studies or economics by having students consider the stories behind specific places. What used to occupy now-vacant spaces? What changed? What was lost?

How can we help first responders help hypothermia victims?

Project #8: Intended for middle school science students, this project focuses on an authentic need in mountainous regions. Students will apply their understanding of science and engineering to design a device that emergency responders can use to warm hypothermia victims. Products will need to be portable and suitable for covering large portions of a victim's body. Potential benefits could go well beyond academic understanding; these products could be lifesaving.

How can we apply our understanding of slope to build stairs for a community member who needs them?

Project #9: For math teachers wondering if PBL can work in their content area, here's a project to consider. Understanding of algebra is literally bolted into this project. By adding the service component (i.e., building the stairs), students will be able to see how math is used outside the classroom. As a modification, students could also design ramps for wheelchair access. This project invites collaboration with community nonprofits that focus on housing and accessibility issues.

How can we make our school more energy efficient?

Project #10: Here's an idea that could generate measurable savings for local schools, while giving students the opportunity to apply their understanding of energy. Depending on content focus and grade level, students could investigate everything from energy audits to alternative energy sources and behavior change. As an extension, students might contribute their results to the Cool School Challenge .

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If you have a rough-draft project idea that you're contemplating for the coming school year, please share it in the comments section below and invite the Edutopia community to offer some friendly critique.

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• Advertisements : create an advertising campaign to sell a product.  The product can be real or imaginary.  Try using this to teach persuasion, as an assignment for speech class, or to reinforce skills learned in a consumer class.
• Album Covers: create artwork for an album.  The album may be connected to a skill (such a multiplication) and should demonstrate or explain how that skill is used.  Or the album cover may be connected to a novel and the art work might present a relevant theme in the story.  Another use would be to have students create natural disaster album covers in a science class where the cover would depict and explain the event.
• Autobiographies: write the story of your life.  This assignment may help you teach autobiography or reinforce a broad range of  writing skills.
• Awards: create awards to present to historical figures, scientists, mathematicians, authors, or characters from a novel.
• Banners: create an informational banner.  Students could create time lines of the American civil war or the Spanish alphabet.
• Bar Graphs: create illustrated bar graphs.  These may be used to explore data sets, use statistics to support a point, or illustrate a growth or change in a market.
• Biographies: write the life story of someone else.  It could be a friend, family member, historical figure, or a fictional character.
• Blogs: create blogs for literary characters or historical figures.  Create an actual blog for free at blogger.com or just have students write and organize articles on white printer paper if the internet is not available.
• Blueprints: create blueprints or floor plans of a scene described in a novel, an historic setting, or an earthquake proof bridge or structure.
• Boardgames: create boardgames where students review course concepts.  Game play should be based around answering review questions correctly.
• Book Clubs: Students read either novels or selections from the text book and discuss the readings in small groups.  Students might be required to take notes about the discussion or provide an audio recording of the discussion as the artifact to be evaluated.  Students might also create discussion questions beforehand and have these approved by the instructor.  This activity may be applied to reading selections in any subject.
• Booklets: create an informational booklet.  In the past I’ve had students create booklets showing comma rules, narrator’s perspective, genre, figurative language, and more.  Booklets can be applied to almost any unit of study and all they require to make are some blank white printer paper folded in half, one of my favorites.
• Bookmarks: create illustrated bookmarks with relevant information.  A bookmark might summarize previous chapters or contain the definitions of challenging vocabulary words.
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• Calendars: create a calendar charting the dates of key events.  This can be applied to an historical event (like a famous battle), a scientific event (such a the path of Hurricane Katrina), or the sequence of events in story.
• Casting Calls: select people (fictional, famous, or otherwise) to play the role in a movie version of story or historic event.  Explain which character traits were considered in each selection.
• Cheers: create a cheer explaining a scientific or mathematical process.  Alternately, a cheer could summarize the events of a novel or an historic episode.
• Classified Ads: create classified type ads as seen in newspapers.  It could be a wanted ad or a M4F type ad depending on the age of your students.  Update the concept and have students create Craigslist ads or Ebay listings.  Example applications include covering vocabulary words, introducing multiple characters in a drama, examining figures in an historical event, or studying endangered and extinct plants and animals.
• Coat of Arms: create a family coat of arms for a character from a novel or a person from history.  A good activity for teaching symbolism.
• Collages: create a collage or collection of images related to a topic.  Images can be hand drawn, printed, or clipped from a magazine or newspaper.  These work best with large thematic ideas that give students the ability to maneuver, like a collage representing slavery, the 1920s,  or an entire story.
• Comic Strips or Books: create an illustrated comic strip or book representing events from history or a work of fiction.
• Crossword Puzzles: create a crossword puzzle to review definitions of challenging vocabulary words.  Great for science, social studies, reading, and even math terms.
• Diary Entries: create a diary entries for a person from history or a fictional character who experienced an historic event.  Can also be applied to characters in a story or survivors of a disaster.
• Dramas: create a play.  Students might adapt an existing story or create original works and plays can be centered around any event in history.
• Editorials: provide an opinion about a hot topic in history or science.  Should the space program be reduced?  Is US military intervention in current conflicts appropriate?  Is global warming a concern?
• Fables: create fables that teach a lesson.  Students may create illustrated story boards of their original fables or even dramatic adaptations which they then perform.  A good character building activity.
• Flags: create a flag representing either an actual county (like Libya)  or fictitious place (like Narnia).  This project should be accompanied by a brief report explaining what ideas the colors and images on the flags represent.
• Flash Cards: create cards helpful for study and review.  Flash cards can be created for any subject and topic.
• Flowcharts: students create flowcharts analyzing and representing a mathematical process, a natural event, or an event in history or literature.
• Glossaries: If students need to understand a large array of vocabulary words, consider having them construct glossaries to help them study and review.
• Hieroglyphics: create pictures that represent vocabulary words.  Alternately, students could retell the events of a story or historical episode in simple pictures.
• ID Badges: create identification cards for characters from a work of literature or for people involved in an historical event.  Include relevant details on the badges.
• Illustrated Quotes: Have students choose a meaningful quote from a text that they are reading.  They should explain why the quote interests them and then write the quote on a blank sheet of paper and draw related images.
• Instructions: write instructions on how to perform an operation or experiment, diagram a sentence, or start a World War.
• Inventions: create and illustrate your new invention that address a problem in nature or society.  Address environmental or sociological issues.
• Limericks: write limericks about events from history or scientific discoveries such as, “There once was a man named Sir Newton…”
• Magazines: create magazines covering large units of study such as the Industrial Revolution or Darwin’s Theory of Evolution, that way many articles can be written.  Images may also be drawn or printed and added to the publication.
• Maps: create maps based on actual geographic or national boundaries and landmarks or maps illustrating the setting of a story and the journey of a character.
• Merit Badges: create vocabulary merit badges where the term is defined in three or fewer words and a small image is drawn to represent the definition.
• Movie Adaptations: plan a movie version of a novel, scientific discovery, or historical event.  Pick who will play what role, plan scenes, write dialog, even create a soundtrack.
• Murals: create a mural or a large drawing of many images related to a larger idea.  A mural about the Harlem Renaissance might contain images of Langston Hughes,  Countee Cullen, and W.E.B. DuBois.
• Myths: write creation myths to account for scientific or historic events or for a creative writing assignment.
• Newscasts: deliver important information from literature, history, science, or math in the form of a newscast.  Newscast can be prerecorded or presented live.
• Pen-pals: write letters to and from important people from history or the characters in a story.
• Poems and Raps: write a poem or rap reviewing any topic.
• Postcards: similar to the pen-pals assignment above, but postcards have illustrations representing thematic concepts.
• Posters: create posters to review skills.  As a bonus, many of these posters can often be displayed during state tests, so if your students create high quality posters, the posters may be a useful resource during the test.
• Questionnaires: create a questionnaire and survey students to gather an understanding about thematic issues from a text or social problems for a speech or presentation.
• Radio Broadcasts: create a script for a radio program covering any appropriate field of study.
• Reader’s Theater: silently act out the events of a story or text alone or with a group of people while someone reads the text aloud.  Students should be given time to prepare their acting.
• Recipes: students can create recipes about how atoms combine to form molecules (H2O), or how to create events like the French Revolution or World War I (add one Arch Duke).
• Scrapbooks: create a scrapbook of your favorite poems or important events from a decade.
• Skits: create a short skit to bring an historical event to life.
• Slide Shows: if you have access to enough computers and a projector, I suggest having students create PowerPoint presentations.  With just a little instruction, students should be able to create pretty flashy presentations, and you can combine this project with a research paper as a culminating activity.
• Soundtracks: create a soundtrack for a movie version of a novel or historical or natural event.  Use actual songs or just describe the mood of each song if you do not know song titles.  Explain why you feel that each song matches the event.  A good activity to review mood.
• Stamps: students create commemorative stamps honoring people, depicting elements from the periodic table, or challenging vocabulary terms.
• Storyboards: create story boards summarize a short story or to plan a narrative, movie, or presentation.
• Tests: write a test to help you review unit goals and objectives.  Questions can be multiple choice, matching, and true or false.  Answer keys should be provided.
• Vocabulary Quilts: create quilts with badges representing the meanings of vocabulary terms.  Badges should have an image and a few words.
• Websites: design websites that historical figures, scientists, mathematicians, authors, or characters from novels would have had.  Also, student can create websites for historical movements, scientific theories, or literary concepts.
• Worksheets: create review worksheets.  Worksheets can be applied to any subject and topic of study.
• Yearbooks: create yearbooks reviewing the characters and events from several stories that the class read or containing information about many important figures from history.

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Topics for education research usually comprise school research topics, research problems in education, qualitative research topics in education, and concept paper topics about education to mention a few.

If you’re looking for research titles about education,  you’re reading the right post! This article contains 110 of the best education research topics that will come in handy when you need to choose one for your research. From sample research topics in education, to research titles examples for high school students about education – we have it all.

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Research title examples for college students, quantitative research titles about education, topics related to education for thesis, research titles about school issues, ph.d. research titles in education, elementary education research topics, research title examples about online class, research titles about modular learning, examples of research questions in education, special education research titles.

The best research titles about education must be done through the detailed process of exploring previous works and improving personal knowledge.

Here are some good research topics in education to consider.

What Are Good Research Topics Related to Education?

• The role of Covid-19 in reinvigorating online learning
• The growth of cognitive abilities through leisure experiences
• The merits of group study in education
• Merits and demerits of traditional learning methods
• The impact of homework on traditional and modern education
• Student underdevelopment as a result of larger class volumes
• Advantages of digital textbooks in learning
• The struggle of older generations in computer education
• The standards of learning  in the various academic levels
• Bullying and its effects on educational and mental health
• Exceptional education tutors: Is the need for higher pay justifiable?

The following examples of research titles about education for college students are ideal for a project that will take a long duration to complete. Here are some education topics for research that you can consider for your degree.

• Modern classroom difficulties of students and teachers
• Strategies to reform the learning difficulties within schools
• The rising cost of tuition and its burden on middle-class parents
• The concept of creativity among public schools and how it can be harnessed
• Major difficulties experienced in academic staff training
• Evaluating the learning cultures of college students
• Use of scientific development techniques in student learning
• Research of skill development in high school and college students
• Modern grading methods in underdeveloped institutions
• Dissertations and the difficulties surrounding their completion
• Integration of new gender categories in personalized learning

These research topics about education require a direct quantitative analysis and study of major ideas and arguments. They often contain general statistics and figures to back up regular research. Some of such research topics in education include:

• The relationship between poor education and increased academic fees
• Creating a social link between homeschool and traditional schoolgoers
• The relationship between teacher satisfaction and student performance
• The divide between public and private school performance
• The merits of parental involvement in students’ cognitive growth.
• A study on child welfare and its impact on educational development
• The relationship between academic performance and economic growth
• Urbanization in rural areas and its contribution to institutional growth
• The relationship between students and professors in dissertation writing
• The link between debt accumulation and student loans
• Boarding schools and regular schools: The role these two school types play in cognitive development

Educational-related topics used for a thesis normally require a wide aspect of study and enough educational materials.  Here are some education research topics you can use for write my thesis .

• The difficulties of bilingual education in private universities
• Homework and its impact on learning processes in college education
• Dissertation topic selection: Key aspects and research obligations
• Social media research topics and their educational functions
• A detailed educational review of student learning via virtual reality techniques
• Ethnicities in universities and their participation in group activities
• The modern approach to self-studying for college students
• Developing time management skills in modern education
• Guidelines for teacher development in advanced educational institutions
• The need for religious education in boarding schools
• A measure of cognitive development using digital learning methods

A research title about school issues focuses on activities surrounding the school environment and its effects on students, teachers, parents, and education in general. Below are some sample research titles in education, relating to school issues.

• Learning English in bilingual schools
• A study of teachers’ role as parent figures on school grounds
• Addressing the increased use of illegal substances and their effects in schools
• The benefits of after-class activities for foreign students
• Assessing student and teacher relationships
• A study of the best methods to implement safety rules in school
• Major obstacles in meeting school schedules using boarding students as a case study
• The need for counseling in public and private schools: Which is greater?
• Academic volunteering in understaffed public schools
• Modern techniques for curbing school violence among college students
• The advantages and disadvantages of teacher unions in schools

As you create your proposed list of research topics in education, consider scientific journals for referencing purposes. Here are some Ph.D. research titles for education.

• The modern methods of academic research writing
• The role of colleges in advanced mental care
• The merits and demerits of Ph.D. studies in Europe and Africa
• Interpersonal relationships between students and professors in advanced institutions
• A review of community colleges: merits and demerits
• Assessing racism in academic ethnic minorities
• The psychological changes of students in higher education
• The questionable standards of student loan provisions
• The merits of personalized teaching techniques in colleges
• The wage gap between private and public university teachers
• Teacher responsibilities in private universities versus public universities

The research topics in elementary education in 2023 are very different from the elementary education research topics from five or ten years ago. This creates interesting grounds for different research titles for elementary education.

Here are some elementary education title research ideas.

• Assessing quick computer literacy among elementary school pupils.
• The role of video games in childhood brain development
• Male vs female role models in early education periods
• The advantages of digital textbooks in elementary schools
• The impact of modern curriculums on elementary education
• Lack of proper school grooming is a cause of violence.
• Should elementary school children be taught about LGBTQ?
• A review of the need for sexual education in elementary schools
• The effects of emotional dependence in early childhood learners.
• The need for constant technology supervision of elementary school students
• Advantages of computer-guided education in elementary schools

Here are some research title examples for students taking online classes.

• The academic difficulties experienced by online students.
• A study of decreased attention in online classes
• The upsides and downsides of online education
• The rising fees of online and traditional education in universities
• A detailed study on the necessity of college internships
• The need to provide college scholarships based on environmental achievements
• How online education terminates university fraternities and sororities.
• The role of academic supervisors in career selection
• Why interactive assignments improved learning capabilities during the pandemic
• Merits of education in online learning environments
• Why online lessons are the least effective for some college students

The modular learning approach focuses primarily on learning outcomes. Here are some examples of research titles about modular learning.

• Modular learning and the role of teachers in its execution
• Teaching techniques of religious institutions
• Potential risks of accelerated learning
• Modular learning on students’ future performances
• The general overview of modular learning amongst students
• The modern Advantages and disadvantages of inclusive classes
• Observing student developments in modular learning
• Music therapy for fostering modular learning techniques
• The creation of a personalized curriculum for students.
• Applications of modular learning both in home-schooling?
• The benefits of modular learning towards creating a more holistic educational system

These research title examples about education answer important questions and they can also be argumentative essay topics .

Here are some titles of research about education questions.

• What impacts do learning approaches provide for students?
• How can schools manage their increasing gender differences?
• What fosters the provision of learning needs?
• What are the best educational recruitment methods?
• How can cognitive development improve education?
• How can you assess the moral growth of institutions?
• What are the primary causes of educational differences in geographical locations?
• How can institutions address increasing mental health needs?
• Why is early intervention essential in students with mental health setbacks?
• What are the characteristics of mental health deterioration among students?
• What techniques are acceptable in regulating the violence of students in institutions

Some of the research title examples about education include:

• How do schools create more personalized learning methods?
• Evaluating mental health setbacks during education
• The impact of modern technology on special education
• The cognitive improvements via specialized learning in dyslexic children
• The psychological link between dyslexia and bullying in high school
• Impact of social isolation in special education classes
• The difficulties in providing specialized learning environments
• A study of orphan students with disabilities and their aptitudes for learning
• How special classes improve the self-esteem of disabled students.
• How to use modern teaching techniques in unique learning environments.
• A study of the application of digital games to autistic learning

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250+ Educational Research Topics: Exploring the Path to Educational Excellence

Education is the cornerstone of human development, and its continuous improvement relies on diligent research and exploration. Educational research topics serve as beacons, guiding scholars and practitioners toward innovations that enhance teaching methodologies, student engagement, and overall learning outcomes. These educational research topics delve into the depths of educational systems, dissecting their intricacies to identify effective strategies and interventions. 

From investigating the impact of technology integration on student achievement to exploring the benefits of inclusive education, educational research delves into diverse areas of study. 

In this blog series, we embark on an enlightening journey, shedding light on a myriad of educational research topics. By examining these subjects, we aim to unravel valuable insights that can shape the future of education, fostering an enriching learning experience for all.

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How to choose the right educational research topics?

Choosing the right educational research topic requires careful consideration. Here are some steps to help you select a suitable topic:

Identify your interests

Start by reflecting on your own interests within the field of education. What topics or issues capture your attention? Consider areas such as student learning, teaching methods, educational policies, or educational technology.

Conduct a literature review

Read widely in the field of education to familiarize yourself with current research trends and gaps in knowledge. Identify areas where more research is needed or where existing studies have conflicting results.

Consider practical relevance

Think about the practical implications of the research topic. Is it relevant to current educational challenges or issues? Will the findings have the potential to inform and improve educational practice?

Consult with experts

Seek guidance from professors, researchers, or professionals in the field of education. Discuss your potential research topics with them and get their insights and recommendations. They can provide valuable feedback and suggest areas that align with your research goals.

Narrow down the scope

Once you have a general idea, narrow down your topic to make it more focused and manageable. Consider the available resources, time constraints, and the feasibility of conducting research in that specific area.

Define research objectives

Clearly define your research objectives and questions. What specific aspects of the topic do you want to explore? Ensure that your research objectives are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART).

Research feasibility

Consider the availability of data and resources required to conduct research on your chosen topic. Evaluate whether you have access to relevant literature, data sources, or research participants. Additionally, consider ethical considerations and any potential constraints that may impact your research.

Seek feedback

Share your potential research topic with peers or mentors and seek their feedback. They can provide valuable insights, suggest improvements, or offer alternative perspectives.

Remember, selecting a research topic is an iterative process. It’s essential to be flexible and open to adjustments as you gather more information and refine your research objectives.

15+ College educational research topics

• The effectiveness of flipped classrooms in improving student engagement and learning outcomes.
• The impact of online learning on student achievement and retention rates.
• Strategies for promoting critical thinking skills in college classrooms.
• The influence of active learning techniques on student participation and comprehension.
• The role of project-based learning in developing real-world skills among college students.
• Factors influencing student motivation and engagement in higher education.
• The effectiveness of peer tutoring programs in supporting student learning and success.
• The impact of online discussion forums on student interaction and collaboration.
• The role of feedback and assessment in enhancing student learning and performance.
• The relationship between classroom environment and student academic achievement.
• Strategies for promoting effective communication skills among college students.
• The impact of experiential learning opportunities on student career readiness.
• The effectiveness of blended learning approaches in higher education.
• The role of metacognition in promoting deep learning among college students.
• The impact of diversity and inclusion initiatives on campus climate and student experiences.
• Factors influencing student decision-making in choosing majors and career paths.
• The effectiveness of student support services (e.g., counseling, tutoring, mentoring) in promoting student success.
• The relationship between student engagement in co-curricular activities and academic performance.

15+ Health educational research topics

• The effectiveness of health education programs in reducing risky behaviors among teenagers.
• The impact of school-based physical activity interventions on children’s health and well-being.
• The role of nutrition education in promoting healthy eating habits among adolescents.
• The effectiveness of sex education programs in reducing teen pregnancy rates.
• The impact of mental health education on student well-being and academic performance.
• The effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions in reducing stress and improving mental health among students.
• The role of health education in preventing substance abuse among young adults.
• The impact of comprehensive sex education on knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to sexual health.
• The effectiveness of school-based vaccination programs in improving immunization rates among students.
• The role of physical education in promoting lifelong physical activity and healthy lifestyle habits.
• The impact of school wellness policies on student health outcomes.
• The effectiveness of health literacy interventions in improving health knowledge and behaviors.
• The role of peer education in promoting HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention among young people.
• The impact of nutrition education on reducing childhood obesity rates.
• The effectiveness of school-based bullying prevention programs on student mental health and well-being.
• The role of school nurses in promoting health and providing healthcare services to students.
• The impact of health education on knowledge and behaviors related to hygiene and disease prevention.

15+ Educational research topics on Medicine

• The effectiveness of online medical education in comparison to traditional classroom-based education.
• The impact of simulation-based training on medical students’ clinical skills and confidence.
• Strategies for promoting interprofessional education and collaboration in healthcare settings.
• The role of virtual reality in medical education and its impact on knowledge retention and skill development.
• The use of gamification in medical education to enhance engagement and learning outcomes.
• Investigating the effectiveness of problem-based learning (PBL) in medical schools.
• Assessing the impact of clinical rotations on medical students’ clinical competency and preparedness.
• Exploring the integration of cultural competency training in medical education curricula.
• Investigating the use of e-portfolios for reflective practice and competency assessment in medical education.
• The effectiveness of flipped classroom models in medical education.
• Investigating the impact of longitudinal clerkships on medical students’ professional identity formation.
• Examining the use of standardized patients in medical education and their impact on students’ communication and clinical skills.
• Exploring the role of medical simulation centers in enhancing medical students’ procedural skills and patient safety.
• Investigating the impact of peer teaching and peer-assisted learning in medical education.
• Assessing the effectiveness of team-based learning (TBL) in medical education.
• Investigating the use of virtual patient cases for clinical reasoning and decision-making skills development.
• The role of medical humanities in developing empathy and cultural understanding among medical students.

15+ Educational research topics on Environment

• The effectiveness of environmental education programs in promoting environmental awareness and behavior change among students.
• Investigating the role of schools in fostering environmental literacy and sustainability.
• Assessing the impact of outdoor learning experiences on students’ environmental knowledge and attitudes.
• Exploring the effectiveness of the environmental education curriculum in developing students’ eco-literacy.
• Investigating the relationship between environmental education and pro-environmental behavior in children.
• Examining the impact of environmental education on students’ attitudes towards conservation and environmental stewardship.
• Investigating the role of teachers in promoting environmental education and sustainability practices in schools.
• Assessing the effectiveness of school recycling programs in reducing waste and promoting environmental responsibility.
• Investigating the impact of school gardens on students’ understanding of and connection to the environment.
• Exploring the role of environmental education in fostering climate change awareness and action among students.
• Assessing the effectiveness of environmental education interventions in addressing environmental justice issues.
• Investigating the impact of environmental education on students’ understanding of biodiversity and ecosystem conservation.
• Exploring the use of technology and digital tools in enhancing environmental education and engagement.
• Assessing the effectiveness of environmental education in promoting sustainable consumption and lifestyle choices.
• Investigating the role of environmental education in mitigating environmental pollution and promoting environmental health.

15+ Educational research topics on Sport and Entertainment

• The impact of physical education on academic performance.
• Strategies for promoting physical activity among children and adolescents.
• The role of sports in character development and life skills acquisition.
• The influence of sports participation on self-esteem and self-confidence.
• The effectiveness of coaching styles in enhancing athlete performance and motivation.
• The impact of sport on social integration and community development.
• The role of sports in promoting gender equality and empowerment.
• The relationship between sports and academic engagement among student-athletes.
• The effects of sports specialization on long-term athletic success and well-being.
• The role of sports in promoting mental health and well-being.
• Strategies for preventing and managing sports-related injuries among athletes.
• The impact of sports marketing and sponsorship on consumer behavior.
• The influence of sports media on public perception and participation in sports.
• The role of entertainment education in promoting health and well-being.
• The effects of celebrity endorsements in the entertainment industry.
• The impact of music and dance education on cognitive development and academic achievement.
• The use of virtual reality and augmented reality in sports training and entertainment experiences.
• The effects of video games on cognitive skills and decision-making abilities in sports.

15+ Educational research topics for college students

• The effectiveness of online learning in higher education.
• The impact of student engagement on academic performance in college.
• Strategies for improving critical thinking skills in college students.
• The role of self-regulated learning in college success.
• The effects of student motivation on academic achievement in college.
• The impact of flipped classrooms on student learning in college.
• The effectiveness of peer tutoring programs in college settings.
• The influence of social media on student well-being and academic performance in college.
• The benefits and challenges of incorporating experiential learning in college curricula.
• The relationship between college student stress levels and academic performance.
• The impact of diverse learning environments on student learning outcomes in college.
• Strategies for promoting effective time management skills among college students.
• The role of metacognitive strategies in improving study habits and academic success in college.
• The effectiveness of active learning strategies in college classrooms.
• The influence of cultural competence in teaching and learning in college settings.
• The effects of collaborative learning on student engagement and academic achievement in college.
• The role of feedback and assessment practices in enhancing student learning in college.
• The impact of study abroad programs on intercultural competency development in college students.

15+ Educational research topics on Media and Communication

• The influence of media literacy education on critical thinking skills of students.
• The role of social media in shaping students’ attitudes and behaviors.
• The impact of media use on academic performance and learning outcomes.
• Effective strategies for teaching media literacy in the classroom.
• The use of digital media in promoting creativity and expression among students.
• The effects of media violence on children and adolescents.
• Media representations of diverse cultures and their effects on students’ perceptions.
• The role of media in shaping students’ political and social awareness.
• The influence of the media on body image and self-esteem among students.
• Media literacy and its relationship to digital citizenship.
• The role of media in promoting cultural understanding and tolerance among students.
• The impact of media on students’ language development and communication skills.
• The use of media in promoting active learning and student engagement.
• The effects of social media on students’ social interactions and relationships.
• The role of media in enhancing students’ information literacy skills.
• Media portrayal of gender roles and its impact on students’ attitudes and beliefs.
• The use of multimedia in improving students’ retention and comprehension of educational content.
• The influence of the media on students’ decision-making processes.

15+ Educational research topics on Technology

• The impact of online learning platforms on student engagement and academic performance.
• The effectiveness of educational apps in enhancing early childhood learning.
• The role of virtual reality in improving students’ understanding of complex concepts.
• Investigating the effectiveness of gamification in motivating students to learn.
• The use of artificial intelligence in personalized learning: benefits and challenges.
• Exploring the impact of mobile devices on student collaboration and information sharing.
• Analyzing the effectiveness of online discussion forums in promoting critical thinking skills.
• The use of educational video content for enhancing student comprehension and retention.
• Investigating the role of social media in supporting collaborative learning environments.
• The impact of coding and programming education on students’ problem-solving abilities.
• Assessing the effectiveness of blended learning models in K-12 classrooms.
• The influence of technology on teacher-student relationships and classroom dynamics.
• Investigating the factors influencing teachers’ adoption of technology in the classroom.
• The use of educational robotics in promoting STEM education and computational thinking skills.
• Examining the effects of digital storytelling on students’ creativity and narrative skills.
• The impact of online assessment tools on student performance and feedback effectiveness.
• Investigating the role of artificial intelligence in adaptive learning and personalized instruction.

15+ Educational research topics on Politics

• The influence of political ideologies on civic education.
• The role of political socialization in shaping young citizens’ political attitudes.
• The impact of political party affiliation on educational policies.
• The effectiveness of civic education programs in promoting political participation among youth.
• The influence of political bias in educational materials and its implications for student learning.
• The role of education in fostering democratic values and citizenship.
• The impact of political discourse in the classroom on student engagement and critical thinking.
• The relationship between political knowledge and voting behavior among college students.
• The representation of political issues and controversies in educational curricula.
• The impact of political activism and student protests on educational institutions.
• The influence of political factors on educational funding and resource allocation.
• The role of education in promoting tolerance and understanding in politically divided societies.
• The impact of political polarization on classroom dynamics and educational outcomes.
• The role of educational institutions in promoting political literacy and informed decision-making.
• The effects of political campaign advertising on students’ political attitudes and behavior.
• The impact of political decentralization on educational governance and policies.
• The role of education in addressing social justice issues and promoting political equality.

15+ Educational research topics on Thesis

• The effectiveness of project-based learning in enhancing student engagement and achievement.
• The impact of teacher-student relationships on student motivation and academic performance.
• The role of parental involvement in students’ academic success.
• The influence of socioeconomic status on educational opportunities and outcomes.
• The effects of inclusive education on students with disabilities.
• The effectiveness of differentiated instruction in meeting the diverse learning needs of students.
• The impact of early childhood education on long-term academic and social development.
• The role of assessment and feedback in promoting student learning and achievement.
• The effectiveness of online learning compared to traditional classroom instruction.
• The relationship between school climate and student well-being and academic success.
• The impact of teacher professional development on instructional practices and student outcomes.
• The effectiveness of peer tutoring in enhancing student learning and academic performance.
• The influence of cultural diversity on classroom dynamics and student learning experiences.
• The effects of homework on student achievement and overall well-being.
• The role of educational leadership in school improvement and student success.
• The impact of social-emotional learning programs on students’ social skills and emotional well-being.
• The effectiveness of educational interventions for students with learning disabilities.
• The relationship between teacher beliefs and instructional practices in the classroom.
• The role of school counseling in supporting students’ academic and personal development.
• The effects of school-based nutrition programs on students’ health and academic performance.

15+ Psychology Educational research topics

• The influence of the classroom environment on student motivation and learning.
• The effects of teacher-student relationships on academic achievement and social-emotional development.
• The impact of mindfulness-based interventions on student well-being and academic performance.
• Gender differences in academic achievement and career choices in STEM fields.
• The role of self-efficacy in student learning and academic success.
• The effects of bullying on students’ psychological well-being and academic performance.
• The relationship between parental involvement and student achievement.
• The effectiveness of different teaching strategies in promoting critical thinking skills.
• The impact of peer tutoring on student learning outcomes.
• The role of motivation in academic procrastination among students.
• The effects of classroom diversity on intergroup relations and academic achievement.
• The relationship between learning styles and academic performance.
• The influence of educational technology on cognitive processes and learning outcomes.
• The effects of stress on students’ cognitive functioning and academic performance.
• The role of emotional intelligence in student success and well-being.
• The impact of extracurricular activities on students’ social and emotional development.
• The effectiveness of positive reinforcement techniques in classroom management and student behavior.

15+ Educational research topics on Sociology

• The influence of social class on educational attainment.
• The impact of cultural diversity in the classroom on student learning.
• The role of gender in educational achievement and career choices.
• Examining the effects of racial and ethnic segregation in schools.
• Exploring the relationship between teacher expectations and student performance.
• Investigating the effects of social capital on educational outcomes.
• Analyzing the impact of poverty on educational opportunities.
• Examining the role of social networks in students’ academic success.
• The influence of family background and socioeconomic status on educational outcomes.
• Exploring the effects of tracking and ability grouping in schools.
• Investigating the impact of school discipline policies on marginalized student populations.
• Examining the role of socialization in shaping students’ attitudes and behaviors.
• Analyzing the effects of peer influence on academic performance and engagement.
• Investigating the role of teacher-student relationships in student motivation and achievement.
• Exploring the effects of school climate and culture on student well-being and learning.
• Analyzing the impact of educational policies on educational equity and social justice.
• Investigating the relationship between educational institutions and social inequality.
• Exploring the effects of cultural capital on educational access and success.

15+ Educational research topics on Culture

• The influence of cultural diversity on student achievement in multicultural classrooms.
• The role of cultural sensitivity in teacher-student interactions and its impact on student learning outcomes.
• Exploring the relationship between cultural background and student engagement in the classroom.
• Investigating the effects of culturally responsive teaching practices on academic performance.
• Examining the impact of culturally relevant curriculum on student motivation and self-esteem.
• The role of cultural values in shaping parental involvement in education.
• Exploring the impact of culturally inclusive pedagogy on student attitudes towards diversity.
• Investigating the challenges and benefits of integrating culturally diverse literature in the classroom.
• The influence of cultural identity on student resilience and academic success.
• Examining the impact of cultural competency training on teachers’ ability to meet the needs of culturally diverse students.
• Investigating the role of cultural factors in shaping educational policies and practices.
• The impact of cultural integration programs on social cohesion and intercultural understanding in schools.
• Exploring the relationship between cultural competence of school leaders and the school climate.
• Investigating the influence of cultural stereotypes on teacher expectations and student outcomes.
• The role of cultural capital in educational achievement and attainment.
• Examining the impact of multicultural education on reducing prejudice and discrimination among students.
• Investigating the effects of cultural immersion experiences on students’ understanding of global citizenship.

15+ Leadership  Educational research topics

• The role of transformational leadership in improving student achievement.
• Exploring the relationship between instructional leadership and teacher effectiveness.
• Investigating the impact of distributed leadership on school culture and climate.
• Examining the influence of ethical leadership on organizational trust in educational institutions.
• The role of instructional coaching in supporting teacher leadership and professional development.
• Investigating the leadership practices that promote teacher collaboration and collective efficacy.
• Exploring the impact of principal leadership on teacher job satisfaction and retention.
• Investigating the effectiveness of distributed leadership in facilitating educational change.
• The role of servant leadership in promoting a positive school climate and student well-being.
• Exploring the relationship between instructional leadership and student engagement.
• Investigating the impact of instructional leadership on the implementation of evidence-based practices.
• The role of leadership in fostering parent and community engagement in schools.
• Examining the effectiveness of instructional leadership in promoting educational equity and closing achievement gaps.
• Investigating the leadership practices that facilitate successful school turnaround efforts.
• Exploring the impact of leadership development programs on leadership capacity in educational settings.
• Investigating the relationship between leadership styles and teacher motivation and job satisfaction.
• The role of distributed leadership in promoting instructional improvement and professional learning communities.

15+ Educational research topics for For Middle School

• The effectiveness of project-based learning in middle school classrooms.
• The impact of differentiated instruction on student achievement in mathematics.
• The role of physical activity and its influence on academic performance.
• The benefits of incorporating educational games in middle school curriculum.
• The effects of peer tutoring on student engagement and learning outcomes.
• The relationship between parental involvement and academic success in middle school.
• The impact of social-emotional learning programs on student behavior and well-being.
• The effectiveness of flipped classrooms in middle school science education.
• The influence of arts education on creativity and critical thinking skills.
• The role of mindfulness techniques in improving attention and concentration in middle school students.
• The benefits of incorporating multicultural literature in middle school English language arts.
• The impact of inquiry-based learning on student motivation and scientific inquiry skills.
• The effectiveness of cooperative learning strategies in middle school social studies classrooms.
• The relationship between school climate and student academic performance.
• The impact of technology integration on middle school students’ digital literacy skills.
• The benefits of incorporating financial literacy education in middle school curriculum.
• The role of teacher-student relationships in promoting a positive classroom environment.

15+ Educational research topics for For High School

• The effects of implementing project-based learning on student engagement and academic performance.
• The impact of flipped classrooms on student learning and retention of content.
• The role of teacher-student relationships in promoting academic success and well-being in high school.
• Investigating the effectiveness of different instructional methods (e.g., lecture, group work, online learning) in high school classrooms.
• Examining the influence of parental involvement on high school students’ academic achievement.
• The relationship between extracurricular activities and academic performance in high school.
• Exploring the effectiveness of different assessment methods (e.g., tests, projects, portfolios) in measuring high school students’ learning outcomes.
• Investigating the impact of integrating social-emotional learning (SEL) programs in high school curriculum on students’ well-being and academic achievement.
• The effects of incorporating technology in high school classrooms on students’ motivation and learning outcomes.
• Investigating the factors influencing high school students’ career decision-making and exploring effective career guidance approaches.
• Examining the impact of different teaching strategies on high school students’ critical thinking skills.
• Exploring the role of student voice and participation in decision-making processes in high schools.
• Investigating the effects of school climate and culture on high school students’ academic performance and well-being.
• The influence of parental expectations and aspirations on high school students’ educational attainment.
• Examining the impact of personalized learning approaches on high school students’ achievement and motivation.
• Investigating the effects of teacher professional development programs on instructional practices and student outcomes in high schools.
• The relationship between high school students’ self-regulation skills and academic achievement.

Tips to write educational research topics

Here are some tips to help you write effective educational research topics:

Identify a specific research problem: Start by identifying a specific issue or problem within the field of education that you want to investigate. Narrow down your topic to a specific aspect or area that interests you.

Be clear and concise: Formulate your research topic in a clear and concise manner. Avoid using vague or general terms. Make sure your topic is specific enough to guide your research and provide focus.

Consider the significance and relevance: Ensure that your research topic is significant and relevant to the field of education. Think about the potential impact and contribution of your research to the existing knowledge base.

Conduct a literature review: Before finalizing your research topic, conduct a literature review to familiarize yourself with the existing research and identify any gaps or areas for further investigation. This will help you refine your topic and ensure its originality.

Consult with experts: Seek feedback from your professors, advisors, or other experts in the field of education. They can provide valuable insights and suggestions for refining your research topic.

Formulate research questions or objectives: Once you have identified your research problem, formulate specific research questions or objectives that you aim to address in your study. These will guide your research and provide a clear focus.

Consider feasibility: Evaluate the feasibility of your research topic in terms of available resources, data availability, and ethical considerations. Make sure your topic is manageable within the given constraints.

Stay flexible: Keep in mind that your research topic may evolve as you delve deeper into the literature and conduct your research. Be open to adjustments and modifications along the way to ensure that your topic remains relevant and aligned with your research goals.

By following these tips, you can develop a strong and focused educational research topic that will serve as the foundation for your study.

In conclusion, educational research topics play a crucial role in advancing our understanding of various aspects of education. These topics provide opportunities to explore innovative teaching methods, evaluate the impact of interventions, and investigate factors that influence student learning and well-being. 

By conducting research in high school settings, we can identify effective instructional strategies, examine the role of technology, and understand the importance of student-teacher relationships. Additionally, research topics in education shed light on the significance of parental involvement, extracurricular activities, and social-emotional learning in promoting student success. 

Through rigorous investigation, educational research topics contribute to evidence-based practices that can enhance educational outcomes and create a positive impact on the lives of high school students.

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Planning for the Future: Career Exploration Activities for High School Students

Career education has always been an important part of the high school curriculum — especially since students’ understanding of potential career paths can drastically affect the decisions they make. It’s one of the reasons why high school (and increasingly middle school!) is the prime time for educators to educate students about potential pathways after graduation. Keep reading for meaningful career exploration activities that will help students discover their interests, skills, and passions, and guide them towards fulfilling and successful careers and occupations.

Career Exploration Activities and Ideas to Help High Schoolers Plan for their Futures

Here are a few ideas for career exploration that educators, counselors, and parents can use to help students plan for life after graduation.

Facilitate a self-reflection activity

Before high schoolers can even begin to explore potential career paths, they must first gain a deeper understanding of themselves. Through self-reflection activities — like personality assessments and writing prompts — you can encourage students to reflect on their academic passions, values, personal strengths and weaknesses, and lifestyle goals. This helps students begin to identify what’s most important to them, and start thinking about potential career paths that are most aligned with their values, strengths, and visions for the future.

Career Readiness: Soft Skill Reflection Task Cards by The Career Ready Teacher Grades: 7-12

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Encourage students to do an inventory of their interests

Career surveys and inventories are assessment tools that are designed to help students identify potential career paths that are aligned with their interests. Try one of these resources to facilitate meaningful discussions with students about their interests, and to help empower them to make informed decisions about their future.

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Assign a career research project for in-depth investigation

After some initial research reflection, the next step is for students to begin exploring specific careers or occupations in more depth. Through career research projects, students can investigate potential opportunities and learn more about job responsibilities, required qualifications, salary expectations, positives and negatives, and growth opportunities. 

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Introduction to Design: Middle, High School Art & Design Career Research Project by Look Between the Lines Grades: 6-12

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Play a career exploration game in class

Through career exploration games, students can explore different career options and industries in a fun, engaging way. You can incorporate quizzes and decision-making activities to help students understand the skills, qualifications, and paths associated with different careers. These resources can provide students with hands-on experiences that are sure to spark curiosity, facilitate discussion, and inspire informed career choices.

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200 Project Topics For English Literature Students [Updated]

Choosing a project project topics for English literature students can be an exciting yet challenging task for 12th-grade students. The right topic can enhance your literary analysis skills, deepen your understanding of different periods, genres, and themes, and contribute to your academic and personal growth. This blog will guide you through the process of selecting a project topic that aligns with your interests and meets academic requirements.

What Is The Criteria for Selecting a Project Topic?

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Before diving into specific topics, it’s important to consider a few key criteria to help you choose the best one:

Personal Interest and Passion

Your interest in a topic will keep you motivated throughout the research and writing process. Choose something you’re passionate about or curious to learn more about.

If you love poetry, consider analyzing poems. If you’re fascinated by a particular era, like the Renaissance, focus on literature from that time.

Relevance to Current Academic Curriculum

Make sure your topic is relevant to what you’re studying in class. This will not only make your project more meaningful but also help you integrate your research with what you’ve learned.

Availability of Resources and Research Material

Ensure there are enough resources available for your chosen topic. Check your school library, online databases, and literary journals to see if there’s sufficient material to support your research.

Feasibility and Scope of the Project

Choose a topic that is neither too broad nor too narrow. A broad topic can be overwhelming, while a very narrow topic might not have enough material to explore.

Find a balance that allows you to cover your subject comprehensively within the given timeframe.

Originality and Contribution to Existing Scholarship

Try to select a topic that offers a fresh perspective or adds to existing scholarship. This could mean looking at a well-known text from a new angle or exploring a lesser-known work.

200 Project Topics For English Literature Students: Category Wise

Period-based topics, classical literature.

• The role of fate in Sophocles’ “Oedipus Rex”
• Heroism in Homer’s “The Iliad”
• The concept of justice in Aeschylus’ “The Oresteia”
• Stoicism in Seneca’s tragedies
• Love and transformation in Ovid’s “Metamorphoses”
• Political satire in Aristophanes’ plays
• The portrayal of women in Greek mythology
• The influence of the gods in Virgil’s “Aeneid”
• Platonic ideals in Plato’s “Symposium”
• The tragic flaws of characters in Euripides’ plays

Medieval Literature

• Chivalric ideals in “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight”
• Courtly love in the works of Chrétien de Troyes
• The role of fate in “Beowulf”
• Allegory in Dante’s “Divine Comedy”
• The social criticism in Geoffrey Chaucer’s “The Canterbury Tales”
• Religious themes in “The Song of Roland”
• Arthurian legends and their evolution
• The role of women in medieval literature
• Mysticism in Julian of Norwich’s writings
• Morality plays and their didactic purposes

Renaissance Literature

• The nature of ambition in Shakespeare’s “Macbeth”
• Humanism in Thomas More’s “Utopia”
• The role of disguise in Shakespearean comedy
• Political power in Machiavelli’s “The Prince”
• The use of iambic pentameter in Shakespeare’s sonnets
• Pastoral themes in Edmund Spenser’s “The Faerie Queene”
• Gender roles in John Webster’s “The Duchess of Malfi”
• The influence of classical myths in Renaissance literature
• The portrayal of madness in “Hamlet”
• Love and politics in Shakespeare’s “Antony and Cleopatra”

Enlightenment and Romanticism

• Reason vs. emotion in Jane Austen’s “Sense and Sensibility”
• The sublime in the poetry of William Wordsworth
• Satire in Jonathan Swift’s “Gulliver’s Travels”
• The role of nature in Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s works
• Gothic elements in Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein”
• The critique of society in Henry Fielding’s “Tom Jones”
• Romantic individualism in Lord Byron’s poetry
• Social justice in William Blake’s “Songs of Innocence and Experience”
• The revolutionary spirit in Percy Bysshe Shelley’s poetry
• The portrayal of women in the works of Mary Wollstonecraft

Victorian Literature

• Industrialization in Charles Dickens’ “Hard Times”
• The role of women in Charlotte Brontë’s “Jane Eyre”
• Colonialism in Rudyard Kipling’s works
• The double life in Robert Louis Stevenson’s “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”
• Social criticism in Elizabeth Gaskell’s “North and South”
• The supernatural in the works of Emily Brontë
• Morality in George Eliot’s “Middlemarch”
• The concept of the fallen woman in Thomas Hardy’s “Tess of the d’Urbervilles”
• Aestheticism in Oscar Wilde’s “The Picture of Dorian Gray”
• The role of the detective in Arthur Conan Doyle’s “Sherlock Holmes” stories

Modern and Contemporary Literature

• Stream of consciousness in Virginia Woolf’s “Mrs Dalloway”
• The American Dream in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby”
• Postcolonial themes in Chinua Achebe’s “Things Fall Apart”
• Absurdism in Samuel Beckett’s “Waiting for Godot”
• Identity in Zora Neale Hurston’s “Their Eyes Were Watching God”
• Feminism in Margaret Atwood’s “The Handmaid’s Tale”
• The trauma of war in Erich Maria Remarque’s “All Quiet on the Western Front”
• The immigrant experience in Jhumpa Lahiri’s “The Namesake”
• Magical realism in Gabriel García Márquez’s “One Hundred Years of Solitude”
• The effects of technology in William Gibson’s “Neuromancer”

Genre-Based Topics

• The role of nature in the poetry of Robert Frost
• Love and loss in Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s sonnets
• The theme of death in Emily Dickinson’s poetry
• War poetry of Wilfred Owen
• The concept of time in T.S. Eliot’s “The Waste Land”
• Metaphysical conceits in John Donne’s poetry
• The Harlem Renaissance and the poetry of Langston Hughes
• Imagery in Sylvia Plath’s “Ariel”
• The use of mythology in W.B. Yeats’ poetry
• Romanticism in the poetry of John Keats
• The role of the chorus in Greek tragedy
• Realism in Henrik Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House”
• The absurd in Eugene Ionesco’s “The Bald Soprano”
• Social criticism in Bertolt Brecht’s plays
• The tragic hero in Sophocles’ “Antigone”
• Family dynamics in Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman”
• Power and corruption in Shakespeare’s “Macbeth”
• The portrayal of women in Tennessee Williams’ plays
• Political themes in George Bernard Shaw’s “Pygmalion”
• The American Dream in Lorraine Hansberry’s “A Raisin in the Sun”
• The unreliable narrator in Kazuo Ishiguro’s “The Remains of the Day”
• Identity and race in Ralph Ellison’s “Invisible Man”
• Social class in Edith Wharton’s “The Age of Innocence”
• Modernist techniques in James Joyce’s “Ulysses”
• Alienation in Franz Kafka’s “The Metamorphosis”
• Gender roles in Virginia Woolf’s “Orlando”
• Satire in Aldous Huxley’s “Brave New World”
• The bildungsroman in Charles Dickens’ “Great Expectations”
• The role of fate in Thomas Hardy’s “The Mayor of Casterbridge”
• The theme of isolation in Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s “The Yellow Wallpaper”

Non-Fiction

• Personal narrative in Maya Angelou’s “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”
• Social criticism in George Orwell’s essays
• Nature writing in Henry David Thoreau’s “Walden”
• The role of journalism in Joan Didion’s works
• Feminist theory in Simone de Beauvoir’s “The Second Sex”
• Political theory in Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense”
• Autobiography and identity in Frederick Douglass’ “Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass”
• Environmentalism in Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring”
• Cultural critique in Susan Sontag’s essays
• The philosophy of education in John Dewey’s works

Fantasy and Science Fiction

• World-building in J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings”
• Dystopian themes in Aldous Huxley’s “Brave New World”
• Gender roles in Ursula K. Le Guin’s “The Left Hand of Darkness”
• The concept of the other in H.G. Wells’ “The War of the Worlds”
• Technology and humanity in Isaac Asimov’s “I, Robot”
• The hero’s journey in J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” series
• Post-apocalyptic themes in Cormac McCarthy’s “The Road”
• Political allegory in George Orwell’s “1984”
• Magical realism in Haruki Murakami’s works
• Space exploration in Arthur C. Clarke’s “2001: A Space Odyssey”

Theme-Based Topics

Love and romance.

• Courtly love in Geoffrey Chaucer’s “The Knight’s Tale”
• Forbidden love in Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet”
• Romantic ideals in Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice”
• Love and betrayal in Leo Tolstoy’s “Anna Karenina”
• The complexity of love in Gabriel García Márquez’s “Love in the Time of Cholera”
• The portrayal of marriage in Edith Wharton’s “The Age of Innocence”
• Love and war in Ernest Hemingway’s “A Farewell to Arms”
• Unrequited love in Emily Brontë’s “Wuthering Heights”
• Love and identity in James Baldwin’s “Giovanni’s Room”
• The evolution of romantic relationships in contemporary literature

War and Conflict

• The horrors of war in Erich Maria Remarque’s “All Quiet on the Western Front”
• The impact of war on soldiers in Tim O’Brien’s “The Things They Carried”
• Civil war and family in Louisa May Alcott’s “Little Women”
• The psychological effects of war in Pat Barker’s “Regeneration”
• The futility of war in Wilfred Owen’s poetry
• War and heroism in Homer’s “The Iliad”
• The depiction of war in Virginia Woolf’s “Mrs Dalloway”
• The ethics of war in Kurt Vonnegut’s “Slaughterhouse-Five”
• War and memory in Michael Ondaatje’s “The English Patient”
• The home front during war in Elizabeth Bowen’s “The Heat of the Day”

Identity and Self-Discovery

• The quest for identity in Ralph Ellison’s “Invisible Man”
• Self-discovery in Charlotte Brontë’s “Jane Eyre”
• The search for meaning in Hermann Hesse’s “Siddhartha”
• Identity and culture in Amy Tan’s “The Joy Luck Club”
• Personal growth in J.D. Salinger’s “The Catcher in the Rye”
• The journey of self-discovery in Paulo Coelho’s “The Alchemist”
• Gender identity in Virginia Woolf’s “Orlando”
• Self-identity in Toni Morrison’s “Beloved”
• Identity and isolation in Franz Kafka’s “The Metamorphosis”

Social and Political Issues

• Social injustice in Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird”
• Class struggle in Charles Dickens’ “A Tale of Two Cities”
• Political corruption in George Orwell’s “Animal Farm”
• Racism in Richard Wright’s “Native Son”
• Immigration and identity in Mohsin Hamid’s “Exit West”
• Capitalism and society in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby”
• Environmentalism in Barbara Kingsolver’s “Flight Behavior”
• Human rights in Khaled Hosseini’s “A Thousand Splendid Suns”
• Social criticism in Aldous Huxley’s “Brave New World”

Race and Ethnicity

• The African American experience in Zora Neale Hurston’s “Their Eyes Were Watching God”
• Colonialism and its aftermath in Chinua Achebe’s “Things Fall Apart”
• Race and identity in Nella Larsen’s “Passing”
• Multiracial identity in Danzy Senna’s “Caucasia”
• The Chicano experience in Sandra Cisneros’ “The House on Mango Street”
• Native American identity in Sherman Alexie’s “The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven”
• Racial tension in Richard Wright’s “Native Son”
• The Harlem Renaissance in Langston Hughes’ poetry
• Asian American identity in Maxine Hong Kingston’s “The Woman Warrior”
• Race and family in James McBride’s “The Color of Water”

Gender and Sexuality

• Gender roles in Virginia Woolf’s “A Room of One’s Own”
• Feminist themes in Sylvia Plath’s “The Bell Jar”
• Queer identity in James Baldwin’s “Giovanni’s Room”
• Gender and power in Margaret Atwood’s “The Handmaid’s Tale”
• The portrayal of women in Kate Chopin’s “The Awakening”
• Gender fluidity in Jeffrey Eugenides’ “Middlesex”
• Lesbian relationships in Radclyffe Hall’s “The Well of Loneliness”
• Gender norms in Henrik Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House”
• Masculinity in Ernest Hemingway’s “The Sun Also Rises”
• The intersection of gender and race in Audre Lorde’s poetry

Methodologies for Research

Literary analysis.

• Close reading of a specific poem by Emily Dickinson
• Thematic analysis of love in Shakespeare’s sonnets
• Comparative analysis of dystopian themes in “1984” and “Brave New World”
• Symbolism in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The Scarlet Letter”
• Motif analysis in Herman Melville’s “Moby-Dick”
• Narrative structure in James Joyce’s “Dubliners”
• Character analysis in Jane Austen’s “Emma”
• Irony in Mark Twain’s “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn”
• Allegory in John Bunyan’s “The Pilgrim’s Progress”
• Foreshadowing in Charles Dickens’ “Great Expectations”

Historical and Biographical Contextualization

• The influence of the Industrial Revolution on Charles Dickens’ novels
• Historical context in Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible”
• Biographical elements in Sylvia Plath’s poetry
• The impact of World War I on Wilfred Owen’s poetry
• The Harlem Renaissance and its influence on Langston Hughes
• The Irish Civil War in W.B. Yeats’ poetry
• The Great Depression in John Steinbeck’s “The Grapes of Wrath”
• Colonial history in Joseph Conrad’s “Heart of Darkness”
• Victorian social norms in Charlotte Brontë’s “Jane Eyre”
• Elizabethan politics in Shakespeare’s history plays

Theoretical Approaches

• Psychoanalytic analysis of Hamlet’s character
• Feminist theory in Virginia Woolf’s “Orlando”
• Marxist criticism of George Orwell’s “Animal Farm”
• Postcolonial analysis of Chinua Achebe’s “Things Fall Apart”
• Queer theory in Oscar Wilde’s “The Picture of Dorian Gray”
• Ecocriticism in Henry David Thoreau’s “Walden”
• Structuralism in Roland Barthes’ “S/Z”
• Deconstruction in Jacques Derrida’s “Of Grammatology”
• New Historicism in Stephen Greenblatt’s “Renaissance Self-Fashioning”
• Reader-response theory in Stanley Fish’s “Is There a Text in This Class?”

Tips for Successful Project Completion

Here are some tips to help you complete your project successfully:

• Effective Time Management: Plan your research and writing schedule. Break down the project into manageable tasks and set deadlines for each.
• Regular Consultation with Supervisors: Meet with your teachers or supervisors regularly to discuss your progress and get feedback.
• Peer Review and Feedback: Share your work with classmates or friends to get their input and suggestions.
• Revision and Proofreading: Revise your drafts to improve clarity and coherence. Proofread for grammatical and typographical errors.

Choosing the right project topics for English literature students’ classes can be a rewarding experience. It allows you to delve deeply into a subject that interests you, enhances your analytical skills, and contributes to your overall academic growth.

By following the guidelines and tips provided in this blog, you can select a topic that is engaging, manageable, and academically enriching.

Remember, the key to a successful project is finding a balance between your interests and the available resources, and staying organized and focused throughout the process. Happy researching!

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UH Education Students Develop ‘Must Read’ Projects for Houston Families

Literacy Effort Supported by Cougar Initiative to Engage

By Mike Emery — 713-743-7197

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For today’s K-12 students, learning doesn’t end when the final school bell rings. These days, parents often support their children’s academic development when they’re not in the classroom.  

That’s a good thing for young learners. According to the National Center on Improving Literacy, parents’ involvement in at-home reading activities enhances children’s reading abilities, comprehension, and language skills.  

UH professor Anne Katz is well-aware of this fact and has led efforts to engage Houston-area parents in participating in more home-based literacy lessons.  

For four semesters, Katz, clinical associate professor of curriculum and instruction at the University of Houston’s College of Education, has guided UH education students—all early childhood pre-service teachers (PSTs) —in developing literacy projects that parents can share with their children.  

As part of a curriculum and instruction course that Katz teaches, these PSTs created and modeled family literacy activities for children attending Houston’s Pilgrim Academy and their families for two semesters.  

Under Katz’s guidance, UH education students also designed activities and donated children’s books to students in public schools around the Houston area during a field experience week. For this particular project, Katz’s students sent personalized Introductory letters to parents describing these home-based literacy exercises. Letters and books were sent in packets that also included step-by-step instructions for these activities, discussion questions, ideas for differentiation, extensions and additional materials.  

“These projects inspire a culture of literacy within families,” Katz said. “My hope is that this collaboration creates a foundation within their homes where they can further share the joy of reading, or perhaps plan family activities around books or visits to their local libraries.”  

Past projects have included a family tree activity developed by Marlene Galera, a recent College of Education graduate . Using the book, “A Thousand White Butterflies,” Galera’s activity invited a student to create paper butterflies representing their parents and siblings. The goal was to foster dialogue on family history and different cultures and to encourage further reading in both English and Spanish with recommended additional books on the topic.  

“I love this project because it gives students the opportunity to see themselves in literature,” Galera said. “Students can connect with characters that look, feel, and have experiences like them. The books used for this family literacy project are diverse and provide students with mirrors of their own life or windows into cultures in and out of their community.”  

Student Rahma Fatima’s activity centered on the book “The Water Protectors” and addressed environmental issues related to conservation. Two other projects introduced families to groundbreaking librarian (and New York’s first Puerto Rican librarian) Pura Belpré.  

Recent graduate Maritza Silva invited a student and their family to create and illustrate a story inspired by the book “Pura’s Cuentos: How Pura Belpr é Reshaped Libraries with Her Stories.” Her peer Alexis Silva also delved into the art of storytelling by embracing the book “Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré.” She asked students to create an original puppet accompanied by a creative story. This activity was inspired by how Belpré created her own puppets to use for story times at the library.   

All of these projects were spotlighted in journal articles including one authored by Katz, Galera, and Maritza Silva in the 2023 Texas Association for Literacy Education Yearbook . Katz also co-authored an article with Fatima and Alexis Silva in the International Literacy Association Children’s Literature and Reading Special Interest Group journal.  

During previous semesters, Katz and students celebrated these projects with participating families and teachers during special reading nights at Pilgrim Academy. This spring, Katz and former Pilgrim Academy principal Diana Castillo (a UH alumna) delivered a presentation on this program during UH’s Symposium on Community Engagement and Experiential Learning.   

Feedback from PSTs and parents has been positive, Katz said. In follow-up surveys, parents have expressed enthusiasm for how these literacy activities have enriched their families’ appreciation for reading and books.  

One parent responded to the survey with feedback on how they now regularly engage in discussions about books with their child: “(We) spend more time discussing pictures—asking why the illustrator chose to draw certain things and why they chose to use that color and how it makes the reader feel.”  

For Katz and her PSTs, such feedback is particularly validating.  

“It is wonderful to see the impact that these projects are having on local families, and to celebrate the creativity and dedication of UH College of Education students,” Katz said.  

Over the past four semesters, Katz oversaw over 250 PSTs who developed projects for students and their families. She looks forward to continuing this academic service-learning work in future semesters.  

Her efforts have been supported by Cougar Initiative to Engage (CITE) UH’s 2018-2023 Quality Enhancement Plan. CITE’s goal was to increase the number of high-impact experiential learning activities and the number of undergraduate students participating in these activities. CITE awarded 125 grants, providing funds to seed and expand 90 programs. Over 6,000 students reaped the benefits of these CITE-supported projects.  

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The telegraph. The polio vaccine. The bar code. Light beer. Throughout its history, NYU has been known for innovation, with faculty and alumni in every generation contributing to some of the most notable inventions and scientific breakthroughs of their time. But you don’t wind up in the history books—or peer-reviewed journals—by accident; academic research, like any specialized discipline, takes hard work and lots of practice. 

And at NYU, for students who are interested, that training can start early—including during an undergraduate's first years on campus. Whether through assistantships in faculty labs, summer internships, senior capstones, or independent projects inspired by coursework, undergrad students have many opportunities to take what they’re learning in the classroom and apply it to create original scholarship throughout their time at NYU. Many present their work at research conferences, and some even co-author work with faculty and graduate students that leads to publication. 

As 2023-2024 drew to a close, the NYU News team coordinated with the Office of the Provost to pull together a snapshot of the research efforts that students undertook during this school year. The nine featured here represent just a small fraction of the impressive work we encountered in fields ranging from biology, chemistry, and engineering to the social sciences, humanities, and the arts. 

These projects were presented at NYU research conferences for undergrads, including Migration and Im/Mobility , Pathways for Discovery: Undergraduate Research and Writing Symposium , Social Impact: NYU’s Applied Undergraduate Research Conference , Arts-Based Undergraduate Research Conference , Gallatin Student Research Conference ,  Dreammaker’s Summit , Tandon’s Research Excellence Exhibit , and Global Engagement Symposium . Learn more about these undergrad research opportunities and others.

Jordan Janowski (CAS '24)

Sade Chaffatt (NYU Abu Dhabi '24)

Elsa Nyongesa (GPH, CAS ’24 )

Anthony Offiah (Gallatin ’26)

Kimberly Sinchi (Tandon ’24) and Sarah Moughal (Tandon ’25)

Rohan Bajaj (Stern '24)

Lizette Saucedo (Liberal Studies ’24)

Eva Fuentes (CAS '24)

Andrea Durham (Tandon ’26)

Jordan Janowski (CAS ’24) Major: Biochemistry Thesis title: “Engineering Chirality for Functionality in Crystalline DNA”

Jordan Janowski (CAS '24). Photo by Tracey Friedman

I work in the Structural DNA Nanotechnology Lab, which was founded by the late NYU professor Ned Seeman, who is known as the father of the field. My current projects are manipulating DNA sequences to self-assemble into high order structures.

Essentially, we’re using DNA as a building material, instead of just analyzing it for its biological functions. It constantly amazes me that this is possible.

I came in as a pre-med student, but when I started working in the lab I realized that I was really interested in continuing my research there. I co-wrote a paper with postdoc Dr. Simon Vecchioni who has been a mentor to me and helped me navigate applying to grad school. I’m headed to Scripps Research in the fall. This research experience has led me to explore some of the molecules that make up life and how they could be engineered into truly unnatural curiosities and technologies.

My PI, Prof. Yoel Ohayon , has been super supportive of my place on the  NYU women’s basketball team, which I’m a  member of. He’s been coming to my games since sophomore year, and he’ll text me with the score and “great game!”— it’s been so nice to have that support for my interests beyond the lab.

Anthony Offiah (Gallatin ’26) Concentration: Fashion design and business administration MLK Scholars research project title: “project: DREAMER”

Anthony Offiah (Gallatin '26). Photo by Tracey Friedman

In “project: DREAMER,” I explored how much a person’s sense of fashion is a result of their environment or societal pressures based on their identity. Certain groups are pressured or engineered to present a certain way, and I wanted to see how much of the opposing force—their character, their personality—affected their sense of style. 

This was a summer research project through the MLK Scholars Program . I did ethnographic interviews with a few people, and asked them to co-design their ideal garments with me. They told me who they are, how they identify, and what they like in fashion, and we synthesized that into their dream garments. And then we had a photo shoot where they were empowered to make artistic choices. 

Some people told me they had a hard time conveying their sense of style because they were apprehensive about being the center of attention or of being dissimilar to the people around them. So they chose to conform to protect themselves. And then others spoke about wanting to safeguard the artistic or vulnerable—or one person used the word “feminine”—side of them so they consciously didn’t dress how they ideally would. 

We ended the interviews by stating an objective about how this co-designing process didn’t end with them just getting new clothes—it was about approaching fashion differently than how they started and unlearning how society might put them in a certain box without their approval.  

My concentration in Gallatin is fashion design and business administration. In the industry some clothing is critiqued and some clothing is praised—and navigating that is challenging, because what you like might not be well received. So doing bespoke fashion for just one person is freeing in a sense because you don’t have to worry about all that extra stuff. It’s just the art. And I like being an artist first and thinking about the business second.

Lizette Saucedo (Global Liberal Studies ’24) Major: Politics, rights, and development Thesis title: “Acknowledging and Remembering Deceased Migrants Crossing the U.S.-Mexican Border”

Lizette Saucedo (Global Liberal Studies '24). Photo by Tracey Friedman

My thesis project is on commemorating migrants who are dying on their journey north to cross the U.S.–Mexican border. I look at it through different theoretical lenses, and one of the terms is necropolitics—how politics shapes the way the State governs life and especially death. And then of the main issues aside from the deaths is that a lot of people in the U.S. don’t know about them, due to the government trying to eschew responsibility for migrant suffering. In the final portion of the thesis, I argue for presenting what some researchers call “migrant artifacts”—the personal belongings left behind by people trying to cross over—to the public, so that people can become aware and have more of a human understanding of what’s going on. 

This is my senior thesis for Liberal Studies, but the idea for it started in an International Human Rights course I took with professor Joyce Apsel . We read a book by Jason De León called The Land of the Open Graves , which I kept in the back of my mind. And then when I studied abroad in Germany during my junior year, I noticed all the different memorials and museums, and wondered why we didn’t have the equivalent in the U.S. My family comes from Mexico—my parents migrated—and ultimately all of these interests came together.

I came into NYU through the Liberal Studies program and I loved it. It’s transdisciplinary, which shaped how I view my studies. My major is politics, rights, and development and my minor is social work, but I’ve also studied museum studies, and I’ve always loved the arts. The experience of getting to work one-on-one on this thesis has really fortified my belief that I can combine all those things.

Sade Chaffatt (Abu Dhabi ’24) Major: Biology Thesis title: “The Polycomb repressive component, EED in mouse hepatocytes regulates liver homeostasis and survival following partial hepatectomy.”

Sade Chaffatt (NYU Abu Dhabi '24). Photo courtesy of NYUAD

Imagine your liver as a room. Within the liver there are epigenetic mechanisms that control gene expression. Imagine these epigenetic mechanisms as a dimmer switch, so that you could adjust the light in the room. If we remove a protein that is involved in regulating these mechanisms, there might be dysregulation—as though the light is too bright or too dim. One such protein, EED, plays a crucial role in regulating gene expression. And so my project focuses on investigating whether EED is required in mouse hepatocytes to regulate liver homeostasis and to regulate survival following surgical resection.

Stepping into the field of research is very intimidating when you’re an undergraduate student and know nothing. But my capstone mentor, Dr. Kirsten Sadler , encourages students to present their data at lab meetings and to speak with scientists. Even though this is nerve-wracking, it helps to promote your confidence in communicating science to others in the field.

If you’d asked 16-year-old me, I never would’ve imagined that I’d be doing research at this point. Representation matters a lot, and you often don't see women—especially not Black women—in research. Being at NYUAD has really allowed me to see more women in these spaces. Having had some experience in the medical field through internships, I can now say I’m more interested in research and hope to pursue a PhD in the future.

Kimberly Sinchi (Tandon ’24) Major: Computer Science Sarah Moughal (Tandon ’25) Major: Computer Science Project: Robotic Design Team's TITAN

Sarah Moughal (Tandon '25, left) and Kimberly Sinchi (Tandon '24). Photo by Tracey Friedman

Kimberly: The Robotic Design Team has been active at NYU for at least five years. We’re 60-plus undergrad and grad students majoring in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, and integrated design. We’ve named our current project TITAN because of how huge it is. TITAN stands for “Tandon’s innovation in terraforming and autonomous navigation.”

Sarah: We compete in NASA’s lunatics competition every year, which means we build a robot from scratch to be able to compete in lunar excavation and construction. We make pretty much everything in house in the Tandon MakerSpace, and everyone gets a little experience with machining, even if you're not mechanical. A lot of it is about learning how to work with other people—communicating across majors and disciplines and learning how to explain our needs to someone who may not be as well versed in particular technologies as we are. 

Kimberly: With NYU’s Vertically Integrated Project I’ve been able to take what I was interested in and actually have a real world impact with it. NASA takes notes on every Rover that enters this competition. What worked and what didn’t actually influences their designs for rovers they send to the moon and to Mars.

Eva Fuentes (CAS ’24) Major: Anthropology Thesis title: “Examining the relationship between pelvic shape and numbers of lumbar vertebrae in primates”

Eva Fuentes (CAS '24). Photo by Tracey Friedman

I came into NYU thinking I wanted to be an art history major with maybe an archeology minor. To do the archeology minor, you have to take the core classes in anthropology, and so I had to take an intro to human evolution course. I was like, this is the coolest thing I’ve learned—ever. So I emailed people in the department to see if I could get involved. 

Since my sophomore year, I’ve been working in the Evolutionary Morphology Lab with Scott Williams, who is primarily interested in the vertebral column of primates in the fossil record because of how it can inform the evolution of posture and locomotion in humans.

For my senior thesis, I’m looking at the number of lumbar vertebrae—the vertebrae that are in the lower back specifically—and aspects of pelvic shape to see if it is possible to make inferences about the number of lumbar vertebrae a fossil may have had. The bones of the lower back are important because they tell us about posture and locomotion.

I committed to a PhD program at Washington University in St. Louis a few weeks ago to study biological anthropology. I never anticipated being super immersed in the academic world. I don’t come from an academic family. I had no idea what I was doing when I started, but Scott Williams, and everyone in the lab, is extremely welcoming and easy to talk to. It wasn't intimidating to come into this lab at all.

Elsa Nyongesa (GPH, CAS ’24 ) Major: Global Public Health and Biology Project: “Diversity in Breast Oncological Studies: Impacts on Black Women’s Health Outcomes”

Elsa Nyongesa (GPH, CAS '24). Photo by Tracey Friedman

I interned at Weill Cornell Medicine through their Travelers Summer Research Fellowship Program where I worked with my mentor, Dr. Lisa Newman, who is the head of the International Center for the Study of Breast Cancer Subtypes. I analyzed data on the frequency of different types of breast cancer across racial and ethnic groups in New York. At the same time, I was also working with Dr. Rachel Kowolsky to study minority underrepresentation in clinical research. 

In an experiential learning course taught by Professor Joyce Moon Howard in the GPH department, I created a research question based on my internship experience. I thought about how I could combine my experiences from the program which led to my exploration of the correlation between minority underrepresentation in breast oncological studies, and how it affects the health outcomes of Black women with breast cancer.

In my major, we learn about the large scope of health disparities across different groups. This opportunity allowed me to learn more about these disparities in the context of breast cancer research. As a premedical student, this experience broadened my perspective on health. I learned more about the social, economic, and environmental factors influencing health outcomes. It also encouraged me to examine literature more critically to find gaps in knowledge and to think about potential solutions to health problems. Overall, this experience deepened my philosophy of service, emphasizing the importance of health equity and advocacy at the research and clinical level.

Rohan Bajaj (Stern ’24) Major: Finance and statistics Thesis title: “Measuring Socioeconomic Changes and Investor Attitude in Chicago’s Post-Covid Economic Recovery”

Rohan Bajaj (Stern '24). Photo by Tracey Friedman

My thesis is focused on understanding the effects of community-proposed infrastructure on both the socioeconomic demographics of cities and on fiscal health. I’m originally from Chicago, so it made a lot of sense to pay tribute back to the place that raised me. I’m compiling a list of characteristics of infrastructure that has been developed since 2021 as a part of the Chicago Recovery Plan and then assessing how neighborhoods have changed geographically and economically. 

I’m looking at municipal bond yields in Chicago as a way of evaluating the fiscal health of the city. Turns out a lot of community-proposed infrastructure is focused in lower income areas within Chicago rather than higher income areas. So that makes the research question interesting, to see if there’s a correlation between the proposed and developed infrastructure projects, and if these neighborhoods are being gentrified alongside development.

I kind of stumbled into the impact investing industry accidentally from an internship I had during my time at NYU. I started working at a renewable energies brokerage in midtown, where my main job was collecting a lot of market research trends and delivering insights on how these different energy markets would come into play. I then worked with the New York State Insurance Fund, where I helped construct and execute their sustainable investment strategy from the ground up. 

I also took a class called “Design with Climate Change” with Peter Anker in Gallatin during my junior year, and a lot of that class was focused on how to have climate resilient and publicly developed infrastructure, and understanding the effects it has on society. It made me start thinking about the vital role that physical surroundings play in steering communities.

In the short term I want to continue diving into impact-focused investing and help identify urban planners and city government to develop their communities responsibly and effectively.

Andrea Durham (Tandon, ’26)  Major: Biomolecular science Research essay title: “The Rise and Fall of Aduhelm”

Andrea Durham (Tandon '26). Photo by Tracey Friedman

This is an essay I wrote last year in an advanced college essay writing class with Professor Lorraine Doran on the approval of a drug for Alzheimer’s disease called Aduhelm—a monoclonal antibody therapy developed by Biogen in 2021, which was described as being momentous and groundbreaking. But there were irregularities ranging from the design of its clinical trials to government involvement that led to the resignation of three scientists on an advisory panel, because not everybody in the scientific community agreed that it should be approved.

When I was six years old, my grandmother was diagnosed. Seeing the impact that it had over the years broke my heart and ignited a passion in me to pursue research. 

When I started at NYU, I wasn’t really sure what I was going to do in the future, or what opportunities I would go after. This writing class really gave me an opportunity to reflect on the things that were important to me in my life. The September after I wrote this paper, I started volunteering in a lab at Mount Sinai for Alzheimer's disease research, and that’s what I’m doing now—working as a volunteer at the Center for Molecular Integrative Neuroresilience under Dr. Giulio Pasinetti. I have this opportunity to be at the forefront, and because of the work I did in my writing class I feel prepared going into these settings with an understanding of the importance of conducting ethical research and working with integrity.

Memoro and App Inventor Foundation named among Fast Company's World Changing Ideas 2024

Daniel Salo

by Amanda Diehl

May 22, 2024

• Wazeer Zulfikar Research Assistant
• Samantha Chan Postdoctoral Fellow
• Hal Abelson Former Professor
• App Inventor
• Memoro: Wearable Personal Memory Assistant
• Media Lab Research Theme: Life with AI
• Media Lab Research Theme: Connected Mind + Body

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Memoro and App Inventor Foundation were named as honorable mentions in the 2024 Fast Company 's World Changing Ideas list.

Memoro , a research project by Wazeer Zulfikar and Samantha Chan of the Fluid Interfaces research group, was selected in the Students category. This category honors projects in any category that are designed to make a difference, created by undergraduate or graduate students.

App Inventor Foundation  was selected as part of the AI Forward Alliance in the Education category. Founded by Hal Abelson, a professor in MIT CSAIL, co-director of MIT RAISE, and longtime friend of the Media Lab, App Inventor is a visual programming language that helps users of all ages make fully functional mobile phone apps. This category honors projects or tools that improve the quality of education or make learning more equitable.

Fast Company ’s annual World Changing Ideas Awards honor the businesses and organizations that are developing creative solutions to the most pressing issues of our time. More than 1,300 applications were submitted to the 2024 World Changing Ideas Awards. A team of staff editors and writers, alongside trusted freelancers, assessed each application based on our criteria of impact, design, scalability, and ingenuity. 

Memoro: Using Large Language Models to Realize a Concise Interface for Real-Time Memory Augmentation

Wazeer Deen Zulfikar, Samantha Chan, and Pattie Maes. 2024. Memoro: Using Large Language Models to Realize a Concise Interface for Real-Time Memory Augmentation. In Proceedings of the CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI '24). Association for Computing Machinery, New York, NY, USA, Article 450, 1–18. https://doi.org/10.1145/3613904.3642450

Three Media Lab papers selected for honorable mentions at CHI 2024

Authors include researchers from the Fluid Interfaces, Future Sketches, and Tangible Media research groups.

Helping students of all ages flourish in the era of artificial intelligence

Responsible AI for Social Empowerment and Education (RAISE) seeks to empower more people to participate in, and benefit from, AI.

Samantha Chan and collaborators win Distinguished Paper Award at UbiComp 2023

Postdoctoral fellow Samantha Chan (Fluid Interfaces) and collaborators win Distinguished Paper Award at UbiComp 2023.