EvaluATE Blog

September 26, 2024 | Dr. Antar Tichavakunda

The Space Between Research and Evaluation

At the end of the 2023 ATE PI conference in Washington, DC, I found myself in a reflective mood. Perhaps I was...

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August 22, 2024 | Leressa Suber

Steps for Communicating Evaluation Design to PIs

As ATE evaluators, our team engages with many new ATE PIs. To equip new clients for success, we initiate a prescriptive process...

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July 25, 2024 | Barbara Heath

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...

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July 18, 2024 | George Chitiyo

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...

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Strategies and Insights into Evaluation Plans for NSF ATE Proposals

Evaluation is an essential part of a successful grant proposal, particularly in the NSF Advanced Technological Education program. In this webinar, attendees...

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June 26, 2024 | Maureen Hoffman

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...

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