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Our ongoing and completed research initiatives advancing understanding of adult competencies
Empowering for the Future
Active
Research project studying the maladjustment and depreciation of skills among young adults in Portugal – causes, impacts, and mitigation strategies.
Principal Investigator:
João Queirós
Started:
2025
Funding:
PLANAPP, PRR, RP, UE
Digital Competencies Mapping Project
Active
Investigating the distribution and development of digital skills across different demographic groups through large-scale surveys and computational analysis.
Principal Investigator:
Dr. Aisha Patel
Started:
2023
Funding:
DOE
Competency Development Database
Active
Building a comprehensive database of skill trajectories to better understand how adults acquire, maintain, and enhance competencies throughout their lives.
Principal Investigator:
Dr. James Thompson
Started:
2025
Funding:
NSF
Workplace Skills Analysis
Active
Using advanced analytics to identify and study critical competencies required in modern workplaces across different sectors and industries.
Principal Investigator:
Dr. Kenji Tanaka
Started:
2024
Funding:
NASA, ESO
Lifelong Learning Pathways Study
Active
A collaborative network tracking learning trajectories and skill development patterns to understand how adults engage with continuous education.
Principal Investigator:
Dr. Elena Volkov
Started:
2023
Funding:
International Collaboration
Educational Equity Research
Completed
Multi-year study examining disparities in adult competency levels across socioeconomic groups, providing evidence for policy interventions.
Principal Investigator:
Dr. Michael Rodriguez
Started:
2020
Funding:
NSF