On this episode, Katie is joined by Susanne Garvis, a professor of child and youth studies (early childhood) at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden and a guest professor at Stockholm University, Sweden. She is a mixed-methods researcher in the field of early childhood education and has been involved in national and international research projects, consultancy and work with governments, agencies and NGOs. Professor Garvis is the leader of the funded Nordic Systems Approach to Early Childhood research. Her research interests include, policy, quality and learning development with teachers, young children and their families. Segment 1: Researching Early Childhood [00:00-12:28] In this first segment, Susie shares about her research on early childhood education. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: Nordic Early Childhood Systems Approach Research group RIA # 141: Dr. Gail Crimmins on Arts-informed Research Segment 2: Engaging in Cross-Cultural Research [12:29-22:18] In segment two, Susie discusses her experience researching in other countries. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: European Union grants Segment 3: Challenges and Issues in Early Childhood Education [22:19-34:12] In segment three, Susie shares some of the challenges early childhood educators face. To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, contact the “Research in Action” podcast: Twitter: @RIA_podcast or #RIA_podcast Email: riapodcast@oregonstate.edu Voicemail: 541-737-1111 If you listen to the podcast via iTunes, please consider leaving us a review. The views expressed by guests on the Research in Action podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Oregon State University Ecampus or Oregon State University.