Brad M. Maguth

Dr. Brad Maguth is a Professor of Social Studies Education at the LeBron James Family Foundation School of Education, University of Akron, where he serves as Director of the H.K. Barker Center for Economic Education. His career spans teaching, research, and community leadership in global education, technology integration, and civic engagement.

• Professor, Department of Curricular & Instructional Studies
• Director, H.K. Barker Center for Economic Education
• International Faculty Scholar (Henan University, China; Goethe Institute, Germany)

Research Interests focus on global citizenship education, technology-enhanced pedagogy, and Holocaust education. He advocates for experiential learning through study abroad programs (Ireland, UK, Germany, Poland) and community mentorship initiatives.

Scientific Awards include:

• James Becker Award for Global Understanding (NCSS)
• Rising Buckeye Award (Ohio State Alumni Association)
• Researcher of the Year (UA College of Education)

Grant Leadership features multi-million dollar mentorship programs (e.g., U.S. Department of Education FACES grant) and partnerships with institutions like the LeBron James Family Foundation. His professional service includes founding the Ohio Council for Social Studies webinar series and organizing public town halls on human rights and racial equity in education.