About the Evaluator

Joe Brobst holds a BS in Biological Sciences (Biotechnology concentration), MA in Education (Curriculum & Instruction / Science Education concentration), and EdD in Educational Leadership (Curriculum, Technology, & Higher Education concentration) all from the University of Delaware. A former high school science teacher, he is now an educational research and program evaluation specialist with over 12 years of experience working on a variety of projects funded by NSF (ATE, DRK12, Noyce, RET, S-STEM), US Department of Education (EIR, Title VI National Resource Center), Office of Naval Research, and the Corporation for National and Community Service. His work focuses on understanding and improving strategies for broadening participation in STEM and STEM education from K-12 through higher education and into the professions. He has served as an Editorial Board member for Journal of Research in Science Teaching and is a current board member of the Eastern Evaluation Research Society.

Evaluation Background

I specialize in...

  • Mixed methods
  • Participatory evaluation approaches
  • Theory-driven evaluation
  • Utilization-focused evaluation

I have worked with projects in the areas of:

  • ATE projects
  • NSF projects other than ATE (e.g., IUSE, S-STEM, AISL, HSI, ADVANCE)
  • STEM education projects supported by funder other than NSF

Training and Certifications

Professional development workshops, webinars, or online courses on evaluation

Outside of Work, I enjoy...

… spending time with my wife and kids – from beach trips, camping, hiking, and visiting theme parks to hanging at home playing video games, card games, and board games together.

A Successful Evaluation...

… helps the folks running a program to understand what is happening and how to continuously improve as they go, while setting them up to achieve and successfully document their impacts and be poised to take on whatever comes next.

My Working Style...

… is casual, collaborative, and likely to make you chuckle. I strive to provide clients with what they need to make informed decisions, while keeping things lighthearted and collegial.

Evaluator Details

Education

Ed.D M.A. B.S.

Stem Discipline

Bio and Chemical Technologies

Location

Norfolk, VA

ATE Central Evaluator Profile

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“I am a proud member of The Center of Educational Partnerships at Old Dominion University (TCEP), devoted to our mission and values, and eager to engage in strategic relationships with teams and institutions both in Virginia and across the country.”

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