Science of Reading Lab

The Science of Reading Lab is a research-integrated makerspace designed to provide a dynamic, hands-on environment for exploring innovative, evidence-based approaches to literacy instruction. Whether you're working on class assignments, preparing for field experiences, or developing creative teaching materials, this new space is here to support your literacy teaching needs. If you have any questions, please contact Principal Investigator Sunah Chung.

Here you can design and build classroom-ready tools using resources like:

  • 3D printer/ 3D printing pen
  • Cricut
  • Laminator
  • Button Maker
  • Tactile craft materials 

Video tutorials and QR-coded instructions support your independent use. 

Location: 512 Schindler Education Center

Open hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Literacy, Early Childhood and Special Education

Lab Members

Sunah Chung, PhD
Principal Investigator
UNI America Reads Book Club Director/ Assistant Professor
Literacy, Early Childhood, and Special Education (LESE) 
sunah.chung@uni.edu

Sydney Eiklenborg
Graduate Research Assistant
School Psychology - Master of Arts in Education (MAE) /Educational Specialist (EdS)

Leah Stoeger
Graduate Service Assistant
Interdisciplinary Studies in Doctor of Education (EdD) 

Current Research Projects

  • Science of Reading Lab (IRB-FY25-45): This study investigates how engagement with maker spaces influences the practical teaching experiences of pre-service teachers.
  • Enhancing Teacher Candidate Success on the Foundations of Reading Test (FoRT) (IRB-FY26-5): This study investigates the experiences of pre-service teachers and their perceived preparedness for taking standardized tests.
Science of Reading Lab
Pre-service teachers making literacy fun!

Pre-service teachers making literacy fun!

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