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Data Collection & Analysis | Blog Post
2024

Strategic Data Collection: A Critical Element to Telling a Great Story

We, external evaluators, understand that telling the whole story of our client’s efforts is built on the foundation of quality analysis that...

Data Collection & Analysis | Blog Post
2024

Using a Utilization-Focused Lens to Improve Data Collection

From my experience evaluating different types of programs, including NSF-funded Advanced Technological Education (ATE) projects, I have learned firsthand the practical usefulness...

Management | Blog Post
2024

Working with an External Evaluator: Tips and Tricks for PIs and Project Staff

Working with an external evaluator can be intimidating if you don’t know what to expect. As an external evaluator, my purpose is...

None | Blog Post
2024

Working with an Evaluator: What to Know

Many ATE PIs and project staff new to working with external evaluators may wonder what working with an evaluator even looks like....

Planning and Design | Blog Post
2024

Navigating NSF Proposals: A Personal Journey in Aligning Education with Industry

When I embarked on the journey (a gift from my Dean) of updating our educational programs to align with the latest industry...

None | Blog Post
2024

Valeo: Practical Self-Paced Online Evaluation Courses

*This blog was originally published on Valeo’s website on March 25, 2024. Visit Valeo We are Kelly Robertson and Lori Wingate, long-time...

Engagement | Blog Post
2024

Takeaways from the 2023 CREA Conference

Over the years, my affiliation with EvaluATE has significantly contributed to my growth as an evaluator. Recently, EvaluATE paid for me to...

None | Blog Post
2024

Lessons Learned from Facilitating a Virtual Event

The logistics of planning and facilitating a virtual event are different from in-person event logistics, but by no means less involved. And,...

Management, Planning and Design | Blog Post
2024

Facilitating Valuable Connections: Thoughts from an ATE Evaluator and ATE PI

I have been an ATE evaluator for 6.5 years and an ATE PI for 3.5 years. One of the ways an evaluator...

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