Evaluation and Research Reports List
Evaluation is a process used to improve the design and function of educational experiences in informal learning environments and to measure progress toward goals. Research studies are designed to generate findings that will inform the broader field of informal science education.
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Team-Based Inquiry Guide (evaluation capacity building tool)
Professional development guide and evaluation tools for educators and researchers that explain each step of the Team-Based Inquiry (TBI) process and feature ways TBI is used in the NISE Network to improve educational experiences and professional practice.
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Energy Forum 2011 Formative Evaluation
Formative evaluation for the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network.
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Alice in Nanoland 2010 Formative Evaluation
Formative evaluation for the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network.
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Sharing Science Workshop & Practicum 2009 Summative Evaluation
Summative evaluation report for the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network.
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NISE Network Nanoscale Science Public Reach Estimations (2015)
Summary of the major public reach estimates for the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network, as of 2014, the project was estimated to have reached over 30 million people through NanoDays and the Nano exhibition.
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Let's Do Chemistry! Changing Attitudes about Chemistry Video
Video for educators and scientists summarizing the ChemAttitudes project and Explore Science: Let's Do Chemistry activities and events.
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SciAct STEM Ecosystems Summative Evaluation (2026)
Summative evaluation report for the SciAct STEM Ecosystems project.
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How Small Is Nano? Book and Poster
Posters and banners for the Nanoscale project in various sizes in multiple formats. Formative evaluation and survey instruments for the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network.
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Privacy Forum 2011 Formative Evaluation
Formative evaluation for the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network.
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Nanoscale Education Outreach 2009 Formative Evaluation
Formative evaluation for the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network.
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