About the Evaluator
Christine Fabian Bell, M.S., is an Associate Researcher and Evaluator. She began her position with the Wisconsin Center for Education Research in 2014 providing internal and external evaluation services for higher education programs. Christine is experienced in using mixed methods to evaluate training programs and professional development for faculty, staff, and students. She has experience with evaluation requirements for NSF, NIH, HHMI, and other funding organizations. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Sociology and Rural Studies from South Dakota State University.
Evaluation Background
I specialize in...
- Qualitative methods
- Quantitative methods
- Mixed methods
- Culturally responsive evaluation
- Utilization-focused evaluation
I have worked with projects in the areas of:
- 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...
… participating in the enriching combination of outdoor recreation and cultural entertainment that the Madison, WI community provides.
A Successful Evaluation...
… goes above and beyond funding requirements to generate useful findings and recommendations that support program understanding and continuous improvement.
My Working Style...
… is client-driven and adaptable. My work benefits from being part of a university-based evaluation center which provides access to technology, literature, tools, and supportive colleagues.
EvaluATE is supported by the National Science Foundation under grant number 2332143. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed on this site are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.