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Stories of Impact: Meaningful and Efficient Qualitative Evaluation

These are the slides and associated materials from the ATE PI Conference workshop held on October 23, 2024.

Using Rapid Qualitative Analysis for Efficient and Effective Project Evaluation

First-hand accounts from students and faculty involved in ATE projects provide compelling and significant evidence of impact. Many interest holders find evaluations...

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...

Expanding Your Repertoire: A Crash Course in Evaluation Approaches

When it comes to evaluation, one size does not fit all. This webinar is designed to help project teams and evaluators discover...

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...

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...

Transforming STEM education: Unleashing qualitative insights for inclusive learning environments

Transforming STEM Education: Unleashing Qualitative Insights for Inclusive Learning Environments

Successfully diversifying STEM education requires a deep understanding of the lived experiences of underrepresented students as they navigate systems that were often...

Measuring Complex Constructs in Evaluation Contexts

Complex constructs that represent thoughts (e.g., attitudes) or multifaceted skills (e.g., creativity) are difficult to measure in applied evaluation contexts, such as...