YES! at 10: A Long-Term Follow-Up Impact Study

This long-term follow-up study utilized mixed method design to elicit information from the previous alumni cohorts over the past ten years. Extensive qualitative analysis supports quantitative findings across five intended program outcomes (content; science identity, science communication, 21st century skills and positive youth development; and networking. It also documents additional non-specifically targeted outcomes (e.g., parenting and community involvement); influence of specific program components; and visions for future alumni programming. Qualitative data derive from two sources - interviews with 13 alumni (ae) and 160 responses to 13 open-ended questionnaire items. The report delineates both methodology and results.