Cigdem Meral

Cigdem Meral serves as a Research Associate with the PEER Team at the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation within North Carolina State University's College of Education. Her position focuses on advancing educational research and innovation through technology integration and evidence-based practices.

Her research spans critical domains in modern education:

• Educational Technology development and implementation
• STEM Education curriculum design
• Learning Sciences applications
• Teacher Education program evaluation
• Educational Policy analysis
• K-12 instructional innovation

The Friday Institute operates as a research hub under the College of Education, with the PEER Team specifically dedicated to partnership-driven educational research. Dr. Meral contributes to projects examining technology-enhanced learning environments and professional development frameworks for educators across North Carolina and national contexts.