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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...

Communicating a Compelling Evaluation Plan in Your ATE Proposal, Part 4: Data Analysis and Interpretation

EvaluATE’s external evaluators at The Rucks Group reviewed the evaluation plans in a random sample of 169 ATE proposals across 14 years....

Communicating a Compelling Evaluation Plan in Your ATE Proposal, Part 3: Data Collection Plan

EvaluATE’s external evaluators at The Rucks Group reviewed the evaluation plans in a random sample of 169 ATE proposals across 14 years....

The State of Evaluation in the ATE Program 2023

This 2023 report provides a snapshot of practices and perceptions in ATE evaluation. The report was created to ground conversations during the...