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The community comes to us, too, through participation in projects such as the Summer Scholars Identity Institute and in education settings like the Susan Gray School located on our campus.
But our commitment goes beyond research outcomes. We’re focused on creating change for people now. Achievements include:
Supporting students with emotional disturbances.
Kathleen Lane is working to build capacity in Tennessee’s Williamson County Schools to better serve this population and fulfill mandated positive behavior support.
Assessing legislative requirements on special education.
Dan Reschly—a top-cited psychologist, expert witness, and former administrative law judge—publishes often about the impact of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Guiding the nation’s teachers and legislators.
As vice-chair of the National Math Advisory Panel, Dean Camilla Benbow developed recommendations for U.S. math curricula. She also is a National Science Board appointee.
Making a difference in Nashville.
A project of a Community Research Action doctoral student developed into the non-profit organization, Middle TN Food Partners, which works to eliminate "food deserts" in low-income areas of Nashville.