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The MENG Lab advances equitable early childhood education by integrating developmental science, data-driven evidence, and policy analysis to strengthen the learning systems that support young children and their families, particularly for multilingual learners and children with disabilities.
We are a team of education researchers dedicated to help children learn and thrive. Our work examines how teachers, classrooms, families, schools, and communities shape children’s learning experiences. We are especially committed to supporting culturally and linguistically diverse learners and advancing early education practices that foster equity, inclusion, and opportunity for every child.
We are located at the College of Education, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box #453001, Las Vegas, NV 89154
The Meng Lab at University of Nevada, Las Vegas, directed by Dr. Zhiling Meng Shea, has positions for motivated research students to support ongoing projects focused on how culturally inclusive teaching practices, classroom environments, families, schools, and communities shape multilinguals' development. Our interdisciplinary research investigates how different contextual factors and educational policies can support children’s language, literacy, and math skills through developmental science and data-driven techniques, with particular attention to multilingual learners and children with specific learning disabilities.
Responsibilities may include:
Recruiting participants and coordinating study logistics
Assisting with data collection in schools, community settings, and online environments
Data entry, clean, management, and preliminary analysis
Screening, reviewing, and coding relevant literature on a systematic review and meta-analysis project
Supporting dissemination efforts (e.g., conference presentations, manuscripts)
Students will gain hands-on experience with all phases of the research process, mentorship, and opportunities for professional development, and potential for involvement in data analysis and co-authorship depending on contribution.
If you are interested in joining our team, please email our team at menglab@unlv.edu.