Patricia Edwards, Jerlando Jackson, and Lisa Linnenbrink-Garcia from the MSU College of Education were named Fellows of the American Educational Research Association. The recognition is a high honor, celebrating “scholars for their exceptional contributions to, and excellence in, education research,” according to an AERA news release.

“These three distinguished scholars represent some of the very best characteristics of a Spartan researcher; they are inclusive and innovative, and work to advance the promise of an improved future for the field of education,” said MSU Interim Provost Thomas Jeitschko. “Their research has made notable contributions to the study of education, as well as to K-12 classrooms in Michigan, across the United States, and around the world. We are proud to count them among our Spartan faculty.”

The newly minted AERA Fellows will be formally honored at the AERA annual conference in April. To read more about their distinguished careers, visit the MSU College of Education website.