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Communicating Chemistry in Informal Environments: Evaluating Chemistry Outreach Experiences

December 1, 2013 | Media and Technology, Public Programs, Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks

The most important consideration in evaluating chemistry outreach efforts is how to best use the evaluation to serve project needs. Evaluation should be about making programs more effective—at communicating ideas, changing attitudes, inspiring action, or reaching wider audiences, for example. A well-conducted evaluation typically contributes to the quality of a project by helping its leaders better define their goals, identify important milestones and indicators of success, and use evidence to support ongoing improvements. At its best, evaluation is an integral part of project design and implementation from the outset, making it truly meet the needs of the people the project is intending to serve.

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    SRI International
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    NSF
    Funding Program: ISE/AISL
    Award Number: 1238273
    Resource Type: Reference Materials | Glossary/Index
    Discipline: Chemistry
    Audience: Administration/Leadership/Policymakers | General Public | Museum/ISE Professionals | Scientists | Evaluators
    Environment Type: Media and Technology | Public Programs | Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks | Professional Development and Workshops

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