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Dr. Melissa Schmitz, WISE HD founder, was named as associate researcher at Drexel University E-LaBS.

E-Labs (Education, Leaning and Brain Science) is part of Drexel University’s School of Education. E-LaBS is a collaborative group at Drexel University that brings together experts from various fields to explore innovative teaching and learning methods. Their research focuses on how the brain processes information to improve education and training. They work on diverse projects, both within the university and with organizations worldwide, to enhance personalized, adaptive learning based on the Learning Sciences and Mind, Brain, and Education Science.
E-LaBS is actively involved in a wide range of exciting research IRB approved projects.
Current Studies
Evidence-Based Practices, Professional Development & Studying, International, Five Populations
  • Higher Education: Instructors, Instructional Designers, Professional Development Administrators
  • Higher Education: Undergraduate & Graduate Students
  • Higher Education: Academic Advisors & Academic Support Service Personnel
  • PK-12: Pre-Service Teachers, Teachers & Administators
  • PK-20 & Sport-Related Organizations: Coaches
  • Recently Completed Studies
  • Generative AI Quantitative Investigation into Higher Education Faculty’s Perceptions, Adoption, and Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Alignment with the Learning Sciences and Universal Design for Learning
  • Spatial Visualization, fNIRS Brain Imaging & Transfer of Learning, Biomedical Engineering
Dr. Schmitz is currently engaged in research concerning evidence-based practices, professional development and study of PK-12 Teachers and Administrators.