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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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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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Process Evaluation of the Diversity, Equity, and Access Working Group's Partnership Pilot Project

A case study report for NISE Network’s Diversity, Equity, and Access working group about strategies engaging youth with nano activities in underrepresented backgrounds at Boys & Girls Clubs.
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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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Regional Workshops 2008 and 2009 Formative Evaluation

Formative evaluation for the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network.
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NISE Network Nanoscale Science Professional Impacts Summative Evaluation (2016)

Summative evaluation study explores how involvement with the NISE Network impacts an individual professional’s sense of community, learning about nano, and use of nano educational products and practices.
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Summative Evaluation of the Sun, Earth, Universe Exhibition (2020)

Summative evaluation report for the Sun, Earth, Universe exhibition examining the exhibition's reach and impact on the public.
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