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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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Regional Workshops 2008 and 2009 Formative Evaluation

Formative evaluation for the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network.
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NISE Network Nano Professional Impacts Evaluation executive summary page 1

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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Nanotechnology Onstage Front End Evaluation (2007)

Front-end evaluation report for the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network.
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Who Decides Forum 2000 Formative Evaluation

Formative evaluation that looked at ways to improve visitor enjoyment, engagement and perceived learning at a "Nanotechnology: Risks, Benefits, and Who Decides?" discussion forum that was held at five institutions.
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Health Care Forum 2008 Summative Evaluation

Summative evaluation report for the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network.
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Year 4 Summative Evaluation Progress Memo

Summative evaluation report for the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network.
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Building with Biology Evaluation Materials - Survey Instruments

Formative evaluation and survey instruments for Building with Biology events and forums.
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SEISE Project Evaluation Executive Summary Full revised March 2024 page 1

Space Earth and Informal Science Education Project Summative Evaluation (2021, 2024)

Summative evaluation reports and executive summary for the Space Earth and Informal Science Education (SEISE) project including: professional impacts, Sun, Earth, Universe exhibition public reach and impacts, and the Explore Science: Earth & Space toolkits public reach and impacts.
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Compilation of Nanoscale Exhibit Projects Front End Evaluation (2005)

Front-end evaluation report literature review of existing Nanoscale Communication Projects as of 2005.
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