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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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Exploring Measurement Stretchability 2010 Formative Evaluation

Formative evaluation for the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network that looked at children and adults’ engagement and comprehension of a nano activity focused on the nanoscale.

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Public Impacts: Use of NISE Net Products Year 4 Summative Evaluation

Summative evaluation report for the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network.

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Nano and Society Case Study of a Research-to-Practice Partnership between University Scientists and Museum Professionals (2014)

Publication conducted by SRI Education that examined how complex and potentially controversial science ideas are translated for the public through a research-to-practice partnership between university scientists and museum professionals, collaborating to address a problem of educational practice, with mutual benefits.

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Research on Organizational Change in a National Network of Informal Science Education Institutions (2017)

A publication that studied whether and how affiliation with the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network (NISE Net) led to change in informal science education organizations’ (ISEs) practices.

Changing Brains Formative Evaluation Report (2023)

Formative evaluation report for the Changing Brains project experiences for public audiences.

Online Workshop: Nano Brown-Bag: Making Evaluation Design Decisions: When Basic Evaluation Methods Meet the Real World

Online professional development workshop recording (2015).

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Overview of NISE Network Evaluation Year 4 Summative Evaluation

Summative evaluation report for the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network.

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Nanotechnology and the Public Front End Evaluation (2005)

Front-end evaluation report literature review that summarized findings from secondary sources that describe public awareness, interest, knowledge and attitudes related to nanotechnology.

Online Workshop Recording: Nano Brown-Bag: Team-Based Inquiry Stories - NISE Network Partners Share What Works (and What Doesn't!)

Online professional development workshop recording (2014).

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Three Drops

Formative evaluation report of Three Drops is a full body immersive simulation.