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The Equity Lens Map: Factor Analysis & Validation

The Equity Lens Map: Factor Analysis & Validation
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TEAM MEMBERS: Aaron Price Lauren Young Rhonda Broussard Nicole Caridad Ralston Faith R. Kares
resource evaluation Public Programs

Let’s Do Chemistry Train-the-Trainer Workshop Summative Evaluation

ChemAttitudes: Using Design-Based Research to Develop and Disseminate Strategies and Materials to Support Chemistry Interest, Relevance, and Self-Efficacy (ChemAttitudes, NSF DRL-1612482) is a collaborative project between the Museum of Science, Boston (MOS), the National Informal STEM Education Network (NISE Net), and the American Chemical Society (ACS) among others. As a part of this project, researchers and educators from MOS and the Science Museum of Minnesota (SMM) used design-based research to create chemistry hands-on activities meant to positively impact visitors’ attitudes towards
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TEAM MEMBERS: Elizabeth Kollmann Owen Weitzman
resource research Public Programs

STEM Racial Justice: Research Findings

This report summarizes the project work and research findings for a project designed to address racial justice through a STEM lens, in Minnesota communities, in the wake of George Floyd's murder. The project was rooted in principles of power sharing and co-creation. Though ultimately challenging, and not entirely successful according to the original goals, this report provides an overview of research findings and lessons learned. Appendices include instruments.
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TEAM MEMBERS: Choua Her Marjorie Bequette Guillermo Perez Soberanes
resource evaluation Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks

Summative Study of the Nano Mini-exhibition

The Summative Study of the Nano Mini-exhibition took place during the spring and summer of 2012. After being observed during their Mini-exhibition experience, 455 visitors across six different partner institutions participated in surveys and interviews with NISE Net evaluation team members. This report begins by describing the key findings of the study in detail, with additional information about study methods, instruments, and two exploratory sub-studies found in the Appendices.
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TEAM MEMBERS: Gina Navoa Svarovsky Juli Goss Gayra Ostgaard Nelda Reyes Clara Cahill Ryan Auster Marjorie Bequette
resource evaluation Public Programs

Passport to Health Y2 Outcome Evaluation Report

In spring 2009, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science (Museum) contracted with JVA Consulting, LLC (JVA) to conduct a comprehensive process and outcome evaluation of the Passport to Health (P2H) program. The Museum designed P2H, originally a three-year program funded by the Colorado Health Foundation (the Foundation), to improve health outcomes for fifth-grade students as well as their families and teachers throughout the Denver metro area. Passport to Health has seven components, designed to complement each other and help the Museum achieve its stated program goals. The seven components
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TEAM MEMBERS: JVA Consulting, LLC Denver Museum of Nature & Science