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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...

Distilling Evaluation Practice into 43 Essential Tasks

Guide to Measuring DEI in ATE Projects

This quick reference guide was developed from Drs. Boyce and Tovey's 2021 webinar on measuring diversity, equity, and inclusion in ATE projects.

Sentiment Analysis Methodology

This 2022 video series provides an introduction to the method of sentiment analysis for analyzing themes in qualitative data.