PIER (2004-current*) is an interdisciplinary pre-doctoral training program funded by the , at aimed at preparing a new generation of researchers who will be:
- Grounded in cutting-edge theories and methodologies in cognitive and developmental psychology, statistics, human-computer interaction instructional technology, Education Policy and Economics.
- Familiar with many of the fundamental problems facing education in America.
- Committed to applying their skills and knowledge to solving those problems.
Detailed Description of the PIER ProgramIES supports several other in the Education Sciences.