PEAR Lab

Program Evaluation and Applied Research Lab

Lab ​Director: Dr. Roxana Vernescu​

Dr. Vernescu’s research is applied, spanning individual- and systems-level interests.  Across this continuum, Dr. Vernescu’s projects range from the more empirical, basic questions of information and cognitive processing, including attention, memory, and executive functioning; to intervention research such as cognitive rehabilitation and behavioural analysis with individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities (ARNDs, ASDs, ADHD); to the more formative and evaluative systems-level questions that seek to improve processes and outcomes for services and programs across sectors - NFP, Health, Social/Community Services, Education, Government, Corporate. Students interested in applied research may also be interested in experiential learning opportunities via the Applied Certificate practicum placements in ABA or PEAR.

For further information please visit faculty.nipissingu.ca/rvernescu/​​