Current Projects
Our projects explore how to scale experiential learning pathways that equitably serve low-income and lifelong learners. We are conducting research on the design, effectiveness, and long-term impact of work-integrated learning, digital credentialing, and skills-based education models. Our team is also piloting innovative tools and approaches—such as AI-supported learning assessments, cross-sector partnerships, and institutional change strategies—to better align education with real-world opportunity. Across all projects, we prioritize use-inspired research and experimentation to inform institutional innovation and policy design.
Active Learner Services – Alias AI Tutoring Pilot
A Partnership Between Northeastern University & Active Learning Sciences Artificial intelligence is reshaping how we work, learn, and teach. But what happens when AI becomes the teacher? Northeastern University and Active Learning Sciences (ALS) are launching a study...
Reimagining Writing Support with AI: Summer 2025 Pilot
As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes higher education, the College of Professional Studies (CPS) at Northeastern University is taking proactive steps to redesign its writing and language support ecosystem. The goal? To expand access, improve learning outcomes,...
Massachusetts Microcredential Consortium
About the Coalition The Massachusetts Microcredential Coalition is a cross-sector initiative that brings together educational institutions, industry partners, workforce development organizations, and state agencies to create a collaborative ecosystem focused on...
Experiential Learning Research with University of California, Irvine + Strada Foundation
Understanding the Impact of Experiential Learning on College-to-Career Transitions A research collaboration between Northeastern University and the University of California, Irvine As higher education faces growing questions about return on investment, one answer is...
Big Picture Learning + Stuart Foundation – International Big Picture Learning Credential Assessment Study
Reimagining College Admissions: The IBPLC Pilot Initiative Northeastern University, in partnership with Big Picture Learning (BPL) and the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), is helping to transform how students are evaluated for college....