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Space Earth and Informal Science Education Project Professional Impacts Summative Evaluation

Summative evaluation study for the Space Earth and Informal Science Education (SEISE) project examining professional impacts including project reach, partnerships, professional knowledge, and professionals' use of the project’s public-facing products and their implementation of practices for engaging the public Over the course of the five-year NASA grant, the Space and Earth Informal STEM Education (SEISE) project offered a range of free professional development opportunities and resources to support informal educators’ ability to offer Earth and space programming and to partner with others
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TEAM MEMBERS: Marta Beyer Elizabeth Kollmann Allison Anderson
resource evaluation Media and Technology

NASA@ My Library Virtual Programs NASA Scientists Evaluation Report

With funding from the NASA Science Activation program, the Space Science Institute (SSI) launched NASA@ My Library in 2016. The vision of NASA@ My Library was to help public libraries and state library agencies increase NASA and STEM learning opportunities for library patrons throughout the U.S., including those in geographic areas and populations currently underserved in STEM education. SSI worked closely with its partners, including the American Library Association (ALA), Cornerstones of Science (CoS), the Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI), and the Pacific Science Center’s Portal to the
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TEAM MEMBERS: Carrie Liston Ginger Fitzhugh Jennifer Jocz
resource evaluation Public Programs

NASA@ My Library Portal to the Public Network Evaluation Report

With funding from the NASA Science Activation program, the Space Science Institute (SSI) launched NASA@ My Library in 2016. The vision of NASA@ My Library was to help public libraries and state library agencies increase NASA and STEM learning opportunities for library patrons throughout the U.S., including those in geographic areas and populations currently underserved in STEM education. SSI worked closely with its partners, including the American Library Association (ALA), Cornerstones of Science (CoS), the Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI), and the Pacific Science Center’s Portal to the
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TEAM MEMBERS: Carrie Liston Sarah Armstrong Ginger Fitzhugh
resource evaluation Public Programs

NASA@ My Library State Library Agency Evaluation Report

With funding from the NASA Science Activation program, the Space Science Institute (SSI) launched NASA@ My Library in 2016. The vision of NASA@ My Library was to help public libraries and state library agencies increase NASA and STEM learning opportunities for library patrons throughout the U.S., including those in geographic areas and populations currently underserved in STEM education. SSI worked closely with its partners, including the American Library Association (ALA), Cornerstones of Science (CoS), the Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI), and the Pacific Science Center’s Portal to the
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TEAM MEMBERS: Jennifer Jocz Ginger Fitzhugh
resource evaluation Public Programs

NASA@ My Library Phase 1 Summative Evaluation Report

With funding from the NASA Science Activation program, the Space Science Institute (SSI) launched NASA@ My Library in 2016. The vision of NASA@ My Library was to help public libraries and state library agencies increase NASA and STEM learning opportunities for library patrons throughout the U.S., including those in geographic areas and populations currently underserved in STEM education. SSI worked closely with its partners, including the American Library Association (ALA), Cornerstones of Science (CoS), the Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI), and the Pacific Science Center’s Portal to the
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TEAM MEMBERS: Ginger Fitzhugh Jennifer Jocz Carrie Liston Jennifer Stiles
resource evaluation Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks

Executive Summary of the STAR Net Phase 2 Summative Evaluation Report

The STAR Library Network Phase 2 (STAR Net) brings inquiry-based STEM learning experiences to public libraries through six traveling exhibits, training for library staff and associated programming for library patrons, and a virtual community of practice for library staff and others interested in bringing STEM programming to libraries. In 2014, the National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a four-year grant to the Space Science Institute’s (SSI) National Center for Interactive Learning (NCIL) and its partners—the American Library Association (ALA), the Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI), the
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TEAM MEMBERS: Ginger Fitzhugh Sarah Armstrong Sheila Rodriguez Vicky Coulon
resource evaluation Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks

STAR Net Phase 2 Summative Evaluation Report

The STAR Library Network Phase 2 (STAR Net) brings inquiry-based STEM learning experiences to public libraries through six traveling exhibits, training for library staff and associated programming for library patrons, and a virtual community of practice for library staff and others interested in bringing STEM programming to libraries. In 2014, the National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a four-year grant to the Space Science Institute’s (SSI) National Center for Interactive Learning (NCIL) and its partners—the American Library Association (ALA), the Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI), the
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TEAM MEMBERS: Ginger Fitzhugh Sarah Armstrong Sheila Rodriguez Vicky Coulon
resource evaluation Media and Technology

Skynet Junior Scholars Annual Evaluation Report: October 1, 2015-September 30, 2016

This is the final evaluation report for the Skynet Junior Scholars Project from the External Evaluator, David Beer.
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TEAM MEMBERS: Sue Ann Heatherly David Beer
resource evaluation Public Programs

Science in Pre-K Summative Evaluation

National Air and Space Museum, Washington DC Summative Evaluation for Educational Program, 2016 The National Air and Space Museum (NASM) contracted Randi Korn & Associates, Inc. (RK&A) to conduct a summative evaluation of Science in Pre-K, an onsite and online teacher professional development program that NASM developed for the District of Columbia Public Charter Schools’ (DCPS). The program supports preschool teachers in teaching science through exploration and problem solving. This evaluation is a continuation of a planning and evaluation project initiated in 2013. In 2013, RK&A
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TEAM MEMBERS: Stephanie Downey Emily Skidmore
resource evaluation Media and Technology

Astronomy From the Ground Up: Research and Evaluation Executive Summary

Astronomy from the Ground Up (AFGU) was a five year project directed by the Astronomical Society of the Pacific (ASP) and funded by the NSF Informal Science Education (ISE) division (DRL- 0451933). The primary partner institutions were the National Optical AstronomyObservatory (NOAO) and the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC). Between 2006 and 2008, the AFGU project hosted 6 onsite and 6 online workshops. The project provided professional development for informal science educators in the area of astronomy educational programming. The project’s primary goal was to encourage more
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TEAM MEMBERS: Kate Haley Goldman Cláudia Figueiredo Anita Kraemer
resource evaluation Media and Technology

Implementation Formative Evaluation of "Earth Over Time" Videodisc Exhibit

The Interactive Video Science Consortium is a non-profit group of fifteen science centers and museums that developed interactive video exhibits about Earth and Planetary sciences with two purposes in mind. One, the videodisc-based kiosk exhibits served as educational vehicles for four million visitors, representing the combined audiences of the fifteen participating museums. Two, through extensive testing and visitor research during the development process, the consortium members enlarged understanding of the appropriate and effective uses of the interactive video medium in science museums
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TEAM MEMBERS: Barbara Flagg
resource evaluation Public Programs

A 3-year Evaluation of NASA Astronomy Days and Educator Workshops at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

The purpose of the 3-year formative and summative evaluation was to gauge public perceptions of the utility and quality of NASA-funded workshops and programs offered by the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. This final summative report includes 3-year project findings from 11 NASA Educator Workshops and three Astronomy Days events.
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TEAM MEMBERS: North Carolina State Museum of Natural Science Mary Styers