Research & Community Initiatives

Our research and work in the community generates new knowledge, invigorates our academic courses, and improves life for children and families in Chicago and throughout the nation.

Applied research — studies that respond directly to the needs of young children and the people who serve them — is an Erikson hallmark. We focus on what works and how and on models that can be replicated.

Community initiatives with children and families or the professionals who work with them are also a key element of our work. We partner with schools, social service agencies, hospitals, and more.

Areas of focus

• Assessment

  Evaluating strategies for assessing young children. More »

• Children at risk

  Researching the issues that effect the most needy children. More »

• Family support

  Working with families at all socioeconomic levels. More »

• Infants & toddlers

  Supporting the emotional health and development of infants and their families. More »

• Schools & teaching

  Building positive and powerful early education experiences for children in pre-kindergarten through third grade. More »

• Technology & young children

  Exploring the effects of new devices and new uses of technology with very young children. More »

Types of work

• Projects & initiatives

  Alphabetical list of Erikson’s research projects and community initiatives. More »

• Faculty publications

  Chronological list of publications by Erikson’s faculty and staff. More »

• Faculty presentations

  Chronological list of presentations and appearances by Erikson’s faculty and staff. More »