Faculty & Research
USC Rossier’s faculty members are world-class researchers and practitioners dedicated to advancing educational equity and solving the most intractable problems in education.
USC Rossier Faculty Stand Out
Faculty are elected members of the National Academy of Education.
The National Academy recognizes researchers for their portfolio of education-related research.
Of new faculty hires are scholars of color.
Fourteen new faculty joined USC Rossier this past year.
USC Rossier faculty are among Education Week’s Top 200 RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings.
Our scholars were named for their influence on educational policy and practice.
Research at USC Rossier
USC Rossier is a major recipient of research grants and contracts, with $15.7 million in research funding awarded in 2020–2021. Unlike most schools of education, USC Rossier takes a holistic approach to research that avoids silos by grouping faculty research into four flexible categories.
USC Rossier Research Centers
Led by world-class faculty, USC Rossier’s research centers conduct cutting-edge research in several critical areas. The work of our centers is guided by a desire to positively impact educational policy and practice at all levels.
USC Rossier Research in Action
At USC Rossier, education research is interdisciplinary and translational. "Mattering in the Margins: Skateboarders’ Stories of Mental Health Challenges and Opportunities" is a study led by Pullias Center Research Professor Zöe B. Corwin. The study brings together a team of scholars to explore and share stories of skateboarders. The group is studying skateboarders during this current period of upheaval and developing actionable suggestions for practitioner, policymaker, academic and industry audiences serving at-promise youth.
Translating lessons learned in the skatepark to everyday life
USC Rossier Faculty News
From community college student to tenured professor
USC Rossier Associate Professor of Education Adrian Huerta reflects on his path, mentors and drive to disrupt educational systems through research and community impact.
Meet the minds shaping educational psychology and the science of learning at USC Rossier
From climate change literacy to the impact of AI, USC Rossier educational psychology faculty are at the forefront of addressing the challenges that are redefining how we teach and improve student learning.
Over her 25 years at USC Rossier, Mary Andres helped to establish the school’s esteemed MFT program that has prepared nearly 1,000 therapists for service
As Andres teaches her final courses, she reflects on co-leading the Marriage and Family Therapy program, the challenges the next generation of therapists will face and the new scholarship created in her honor.
USC’s Mary Helen Immordino-Yang elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
The professor of education, psychology and neuroscience joins an illustrious membership that includes leaders across disciplines working to advance knowledge and the public good.
Annual education conference champions interdisciplinary research for equitable renewal
From top fellowships to a vibrant community gathering in Denver, USC Rossier leaves its mark on the nation’s premier education research conference.
For the Media
USC Rossier faculty members have expertise in higher education, K–12 education policy, education psychology and teacher education, and are regularly available to media. To arrange an interview, please contact the faculty member directly or speak with our director of media relations Ellen Evaristo. Any questions about school operations should also be addressed to Ellen Evaristo.
