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Summative Study of NanoDays 2014 Events

November 2, 2015 | Public Programs, Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks
In the spring of 2014, the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network (NISE Net) Public Impacts evaluation team conducted a summative study of NanoDays, a nationwide festival of educational programs about nanoscale science, engineering, and technology. In 2014, NanoDays took place from March 29th – April 6th, 2014. The Network’s goals for NanoDays events led to the following summative evaluation questions: 1. What is the projected public reach of NanoDays events in 2014? 2. Are ‘mature’ NanoDays events successful in providing an engaging experience and promoting learning of nano concepts for public audiences, including event attendees and event volunteers? 3. Does volunteering at NanoDays events have other impacts on volunteers, including increased interest in STEM activities/careers and confidence around engaging the public in nano? These questions were answered primarily through in-person survey and interview methods at nine NanoDays events around the country as well as a national, online survey of event volunteers. Includes survey instrument.

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    Museum of Science, Boston
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    Funders

    NSF
    Funding Program: AISL
    Award Number: 0532536
    NSF
    Funding Program: AISL
    Award Number: 0940143
    Resource Type: Research and Evaluation Instruments | Survey | Evaluation Reports
    Discipline: Engineering | Materials science | Technology
    Audience: General Public | Museum/ISE Professionals
    Environment Type: Public Programs | Public Events and Festivals | Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks | Resource Centers and Networks

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