Research and Evaluation
We emphasize evaluation and continuous improvement, and we engage in research to better understand the experience and impact of academic support. Many of these projects are based on our own programming.
On the impact of peer learning support
These papers report on research investigating both the academic and the non-academic impact of peer learning support.
Micari, M., & Pazos, P. (2021). . Learning Environments Research, 24(1), 123-136. Selected Best Journal Article of 2021, American Educational Research Association Learning Environments SIG.
Micari, M. & Pazos, P. (2018). . Higher Education Research & Development, 38(2), 294-306.
Drane, D., Micari, M., & Light, G. (2014). Educational Research and Evaluation, 20(3), 210-230.
Micari, M., & Drane, D. (2007). . Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering, 13(3), 279–293.
Pazos, P., Drane, D., Light, G., & Munkeby, A. (2007). A peer-led team learning program for freshmen engineering students: Impact on retention. Proceedings of the 2007 American Society for Engineering Education Southeastern Section Conference.
Drane, D., Smith, H.D., Light, G., Pinto, L., & Swarat, S. (2005). Journal of Science Education and Technology, 4(3), 227–352.
Micari, M., Streitwieser, B., & Light, G. (2005). . Innovative Higher Education, 30(4), 269–288.
Munkeby, A., Drane, D., & Light, G. (2005). Supporting innovative freshman study: The engineering workshop program at 桃色视频. Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education, Portland, Oregon.
On the characteristics of peer learning support
These papers address the relative impact of various approaches to learning-group organization and peer facilitation in academic-support settings.
Micari, M., Van Winkle, Z., & Pazos, P. (2016). . International Journal of Science Education, 38(12), 1904–1922.
Micari, M., Pazos, P., Streitwieser, B., & Light, G. (2010). . Educational Research and Evaluation, 16(3), 269-286.
Pazos, P., Micari, M., & Light, G. (2010). Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, 35(2), 191-208.
On academic help-seeking
These papers address the the experience of seeking academic help as a college student.
Micari, M., & Calkins, S. (2021).. Active Learning in Higher Education, 22(2), 143-157.
Micari, M., & Pazos, P. (2014). Active Learning in Higher Education, 15(3), 249–262.
Micari, M., & Drane, D. (2011). Active Learning in Higher Education, 12, 175–187.
Micari, M., & Light, G. (2009). . International Journal of Science Education, 31(13), 1713–1741.
On college teaching & learning
These projects address approaches to teaching and learning in STEM, by both peer learning facilitators and college instructors.
Light, G., & Micari, M. (2013). Harvard University Press. Based on Northwestern's Gateway Science Workshop program.
Streitwieser, B., & Light, G. (2011). . International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, 22(3), 346-356.
Micari, M., Knife Gould, A., & Lainez, L. (2010). . Journal of College Student Development, 51(2), 218-230.