The subject of this edition of Faculty Focus is Barbara Wasik, professor and PNC Chair in Early Childhood Education in the College of Education. In her acclaimed research, Wasik focuses on improving literacy among underserved children, early intervention and early childhood curricula and policies. Here, she discusses what continues to drive her curiosity about language and reading.

For her contributions to the field of education, Wasik received the 2014 Paul W. Eberman Faculty Research Award.