Center Projects Under Dr. Howard

The Boston University Center for Future Readiness consists of two faculty co-directors – Kimberly Howard and Scott Solberg. Each faculty manages their own portfolio of research programs as well as supports the development of research programs for their doctoral students. The projects below are being conducted by Dr. Howard and her team.

Engineering Teaching Efficacy

Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education has become a priority in many school districts, which makes it critical that teachers feel well-prepared and confident teaching these subjects. Read more

National Study of Career Development Practice in the Elementary School

In order to better understand the challenges in providing career development programming to elementary school children, we are surveying elementary school counselors from across all 50 states. Read more

Elementary School Career Development: Exemplars of Practice

In recent years it has become increasingly understood that fostering positive career development in the elementary school years provides a foundation for the college and career readiness endeavors at the high school level. Read more

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Life and Work After Sports: Former NCAA Athletes’ Experiences of Athletic Retirement and Career Transition

This study examines former collegiate student athletes’ experiences of career development and transition out of sport and into post-college life and the world of work. Read more