Joshua R. Eyler

Joshua R. Eyler is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Teacher Education and Director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning at the University of Mississippi. Previously, he held roles in teaching and learning initiatives at Columbus State University, George Mason University, and Rice University. His work focuses on understanding how students learn through interdisciplinary research in developmental psychology, anthropology, and cognitive neuroscience. His book How Humans Learn explores themes like curiosity, sociality, emotion, authenticity, and failure in education. He has been recognized for his contributions, with praise from outlets like the Chicago Tribune and Los Angeles Review of Books. His research emphasizes practical applications of learning science in college teaching.