https://commnatural.com/

Evaluator, Researcher, Formal education site, Informal education site, Evaluation instrument, Mentor, Trainer (science communication)

Can contribute expertise in organization change and management; training/facilitation for problem solving, strategic planning, and educational program development (informal programs for youth and adults, and university-level courses and informal training programs). Expertise in science communication, public engagement, assessment, institutional communications, research mentor training, and art-science integration.

BlackGirlsDiveFoundation.org

www.itswourld.com

On our website students complete lessons about climate science and climate solutions. They are given a profile which tracks their progress in the lessons and tracks the carbon they remove from the atmosphere as a result of trees they plant or that we plant on their behalf. We plan to add a method for students to track their sustainable behaviors and can relate those behaviors to their progress in the climate science + climate solution lessons.

www.itswourld.com

Our climate science education website is LOOKING FOR an IHE partner who is studying or would like to study the impacts of informal science education on student likelihood to pursue studies or a career in STEM and/or the impact of climate education on sustainable behaviors of middle school and high school students.

peerassociates.net

PEER has been an evaluator on 4 ITEST and several other NSF and IMLS funded projects. We focus on place-based and environment education, as well as informal science and citizen science.

JSC is an independent evaluation, research, and planning firm that specializes in out-of-school learning. We help organizations clearly understand why and how their programs impact and create change in the lives of participants, and how they can continually innovate. A priority of our work is to make evaluation an accessible tool and mindset for organizations.

Demetrikopoulos

Melissa K. Demetrikopoulos, Ph.D. is the Chair of the Division of Program Development and Assessment at the Institute for Biomedical Philosophy. Melissa’s research interests include Partnership formation, Broadening participation, Scientific literacy, and enhancement of academic support and research opportunities for underrepresented minorities including examining strategies that support student success in research. She has published over forty (40) papers and chapters including twenty-one (21) on science education and has given over 120 presentations, talks and workshops at conferences and professional development training programs. She is experienced in long-term grant strategic planning and program development to enhance academic support and research opportunities for underrepresented minorities and regularly contributes to research projects examining strategies that support student and faculty success. She has facilitated the attainment of both federally and privately funded workforce training and professional development projects and provides professional development training on inter-institutional collaborations, building consensus, partnership formation, and scientific writing. Melissa is a member of the American Evaluation Association including a leadership role in the STEM Education and Training TIG of the AEA and has extensive experience with the evaluation of federally funded STEM workforce training and professional development projects to HBCU’s and other institutions (NSF, NIH, CDC, and US Department of Education) as well as privately funded educational projects (UNCF and HHMI).

https://www.cise.ufl.edu/~slchu/

Human-computer interaction; Design and development of learning technologies for lab-based and authentic settings; Maker-based learning; Embodied learning; Wearables for learning

www.mnassociatesinc.com

Evaluator, Researcher, Evaluation instrument, Mentor, I can serve as a proposal coach/mentor too!

I founded MNA in 2005. We are a small (team of 5) but a very vibrant education research and program evaluation firm just outside DC. I have a PhD in Research Design and Methodology, a BS in Agricultural Sciences and I have been conducting R/E work since 2000. Since 2009, MNA has completed evaluations of over 22 NSF grants in these tracks: ATE, S-STEM (2), ITEST (3), Noyce (4), INCLUDES, Conference grants (2), IUSE (2), HBCU UP (5), AISL and AISL Career grants.

PhD-trained, ex-classroom STEM teacher, teacher educator, business owner, and evaluation researcher with 20 years of experience designing and studying learning innovations in STEM and career and technical education.

www.raising-innovation.org

Evaluator, Researcher, Formal education site, Informal education site, Project Proposal and Grant Writing

I am looking for assistance in scaling up outreach for projects and programs as well as writing project proposals and grants to fund current and projected projects.

www.raising-innovation.org

Informal education site, Evaluation instrument, Mentor, Creativity and Innovation expert & BEST Practices for learning

Understanding and measuring creativity, improving climate for creativity, integrating creativity and innovation with teaching and learning, fostering authentic and project-based learning, creating student mentor programs, and advocating for youth empowerment.

Pennsylvania

https://jaengerman.weebly.com/

I am looking for management tools and process and procedures to successfully complete a Designing and Testing Innovations (DTI) ITEST submission.

I was proposal writer and project for #1615143 Collaborative Research: Strengthening the STEM Pipeline for Elementary School African Americans, Hispanics, and Girls by Scaling up Summer Engineering Experiences. I am available to work on ITEST proposals, and understand NSF's ITEST requirements.

www.evaluationgroup.com

I can provide expertise on program evaluation, mixed methods designs, instrument design, logic models, designing rigorous evaluations, developing quantitative instruments, using qualitative methods, analyzing data using statistical methods, developing reports using data visualization, providing an assessment on program objectives, effectiveness, and outcomes for K-16 education studies

improvedinsights.com

I offer participatory and utilization-focused evaluation services for nonprofits, museums, and institutions, particularly in the areas of STEM equity, STEM outreach and informal STEM education, youth programming, citizen science, environmental education, and conservation education.

Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California, Berkeley

Massachusetts

https://www.lawrencehallofscience.org/about/research_group

Expertise in research design, data collection, data analysis, and writing for projects related to formal and informal STEM education initiatives for educators and students of all ages. Prior experience with researching/evaluating programs in early math and literacy, K–12 assessment, and social development for children with disabilities.

https://www.lawrencehallofscience.org/about/research_group

The Research Group at the Lawrence Hall of Science delivers a full spectrum of services to provide evidence and insights that foster high-quality, innovative learning experiences in science and mathematics that are equitable, inclusive, and culturally relevant.

We provide independent research services. In addition, we partner on national initiatives that support the development and implementation of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) learning opportunities for both formal and informal education needs.

Tiffany j Fleming & Frederick S.Withrow

Fleming&Withrow

https://www.warner.rochester.edu/warnercenter

I'm an educational researcher and project evaluator who utilizes mixed methods approaches in both data collection and analysis for either research or evaluation purposes. My expertise is predominately in STEM domains, in both K-16 and adult learner contexts.

https://www.edc.org/

My colleagues and I at EDC have expertise in evaluating and researching STEM learning opportunities in both formal and informal educational K-16 settings funded by NASA, DOE and NSF, including ITEST.

impactstemed.com

STEM education research and evaluation support and have experience with NSF-ITEST, NSF ATE, Department of Education, and USDA grants.

University of Rochester, Center for Professional Development and Education Reform

https://www.warner.rochester.edu/facultystaff/who/cerosaletti

Program Evaluation: Qualitative, Quantitative, Mixed Methods. STEM teaching and learning. Previous industry scientist in human perception applied to user experience design, data mining, imaging, and virtual systems.

University of Rochester Center for Professional Development and Education Reform

https://cesp.rutgers.edu/

Higher Ed Director available for research, evaluation, technical writing, grant evaluation and reporting, STEM program development, adaptive learning

Evaluator, Researcher, Formal education site, Informal education site, Evaluation instrument, Mentor

I have been with the ITEST community since 2005 and have been lucky enough to be awarded 5 ITEST grants. My expertise is rooted in place-based education approaches that develop experiences in collaboration with rural communities, educators, and organizations. I have been refining non-hierarchical or co-designed project models to raise the tenor of student voice and increase self- efficacy and interest in STEM throughout all of my NSF funded projects.

www.victoryprd.com

Victory specializes in development for the education market. In EdTech, we develop templated critical thinking lessons and digital interactives with data analytics; we also have extensive experience in developing NSF-funded curricula, and our services include writing, editing, copyedit/QC, fact checking, and cold-solving. We are expert assessment developers, having worked on many high-stakes NGSS and Common Core math products. Victory also provides translation (20 + languages) and production services (including audio and video).

Center for Evaluation, Policy & Research at Indiana University

Evaluator, Researcher, Formal education site, Informal education site, Evaluation instrument

diverse methodologies: quantitative (with expertise in conducting randomized controlled trials in real-world settings), qualitative, and mixed-methods; diverse clientele (government agencies, non-profit organizations, for-profit businesses, university faculty, and foundations); extensive experience in STEM in P-16, informal and formal settings

https://magnoliaconsulting.org/

https://www.mie.ngo/

www.horizon-research.com

Horizon Research, Inc. (HRI) is a private research firm in Chapel Hill, North Carolina specializing in research, evaluation, and technical assistance related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education.

www.horizon-research.com

Horizon Research, Inc. (HRI) is a private research firm in Chapel Hill, North Carolina specializing in research, evaluation, and technical assistance related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education.

CEEP conducts large-scale evaluations of K–16 and postsecondary science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) initiatives. STEM evaluations have included rigorous impact studies using both experimental and quasi-experimental design with carefully matched comparison groups, evaluations of statewide STEM professional development initiatives, and formative and summative evaluations of initiatives focused on increasing participation in STEM disciplines. CEEP has worked with NSF, NASA, U.S. Department of Education, and U.S. Department of State.

University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science

http://research.al.umces.edu/cat-stylinski/

Evaluator, Researcher, Formal education site, Informal education site, Evaluation instrument, Mentor

Rhode Island

https://www.odu.edu/directory/people/t/tluo

http://www.intergalacticeducation.com

http://www.intergalacticeducation.com

We provide a framework for integrating gamification into the educational curriculum and as an after-school supplement

http://activationlab.org/

Mac leads and provides research design and statistical analysis expertise to projects that study science learning across contexts. His work aims to improve the internal validity and evidence gathered to support inferences drawn from research and evaluation projects. His work includes investigating pathways and barriers to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers, analyzing the effectiveness of particular learning experiences aimed at computational thinking, and co-leading the work of the Activation Lab. Prior to coming to the Lawrence Hall of Science, Mac evaluated several formal and informal educational initiatives, including elementary engineering programs, pre-algebra curriculum and professional development of history teachers. He taught physics to high school students for several years after earning a bachelor's degree in engineering physics from Santa Clara University. Mac received his doctorate in educational research, measurement, and evaluation from Boston College.

Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Networ

63 Flushing Ave, Suite 211, Bldg 292

https://hitn.org/take-on-the-challenge-of-bullying/

The Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network (HITN) has a project focusing on, and called, “Amplifying the Voices of Urban Youth for Real World Action.” Our current project, in partnership with the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Bureau of Youth and Diversion Initiatives, teaches principles of digital storytelling in combination with background information to promote conversations about cyberbullying, our first themed focus for the project. We can provide expertise in transmedia approaches to educational programs as well as assistance with the development of digital media literacy.

Our current projects help youth give voice to the issues and interests that impact the lives of young people within communities. We are also seeing that caregivers, youth leaders, teachers, program administrators, need tools to share stories as well. The “ Amplifying Voices” project is designed so that it can also be used to amplify the stories related to causes and concerns such as cyber security and “cyber literacy awareness” from within the cyber security industry and with various consumer stakeholders. The DIYdoc app and the creation of wrap-around facilitation guides can become part of “cyber security education” initiative. I would be interested in discussing potential partnership opportunities. Use the link below to view the current application of DIYdoc; then be in touch if you have ideas around which some collaborations might be pursued.

Check out
http://thedigitallatina.com/2018/03/teens-using-technology-as-a-tool-against-bullying.html.

It would would be great to collaborate and/or provide technical assistance or contracted services in the areas of child development, learning, and children's digital media environments.

The creator of the DIYdoc digital storytelling developer and partner, John Carlin, would be extremely interested in collaborations and corporate sponsorships (See www.DIYdoc.tv)

Kansas State University/Office of Educational Innovation and Evaluation

http://www.k-state.edu/oeie/

www.horizon-research.com

Horizon Research, Inc. (HRI) is a private research firm in Chapel Hill, North Carolina specializing in research, evaluation, and technical assistance related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education.

www.horizon-research.com

Horizon Research, Inc. (HRI) is a private research firm in Chapel Hill, North Carolina specializing in research, evaluation, and technical assistance related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education.

"Craft Stick Crafts" YouTube

WaTE is Wood and Technology Education, is the ability to bend, mold and shape small scale craft woods, lathe strips, hobby woods into hundreds of structural components and combine them with electronics to make wooden robotics. Making robotic structures from everyday parts (Craft woods) and combining them with wheels, servos, tanks tracks and more moving parts can allow more schools to enter the STEM race. I can teach the structure I need help with the electronics and coding. Would need to test this idea on several STEM programs if possible.

Mentor to support my career plans to contribute to attracting and retaining talented minority middle-school girls in STEM disciplines through out-of-school or informal learning approaches.

www.BlackGirlsDiveFoundation.org

Educational Researchers with a background in learning science and/or program evaluation (e.g., DoS, Dimensions of Success) to serve as a Collaborative Investigator for a NSF grant.

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

www.cpp.edu/engineering

I am submitting an NSF ITEST proposal and am seeking an external evaluator. I would also like to be connected to others who have submitted and facilitated successful ITEST projects. Thank you very much -- Lily Gossage

WGBH has expertise in creating both student and teacher-facing media-based resources, particularly to support best-practice program implementation.

Center for BioMolecular Modeling, Milwaukee School of Engineering

Science and Mathematics Program Improvement (SAMPI)/ Western Michigan University

Outlier Research & Evaluation, University of Chicago

http://outlier.uchicago.edu

I am currently an Assistant Professor of Educational Research and Evaluation at Northern Illinois University, and received my Ph.D in Educational Research, Measurement, and Evaluation from Boston College. I have directed evaluations and served on evaluation teams for projects funded by the National Science Foundation [the Transforming Undergraduate Education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (TUES) program, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) program] and the U.S. Department of Education [the Ready-to-Teach program, and the Mathematics and Science Partnerships (MSP) program]. I have also proposed evaluations for National Science Foundation (NSF) Improving Undergraduate STEM Education (IUSE) and Research Traineeship (NRT) projects, and U.S. Department of Education National Professional Development (NPD) and Investing in Innovation (i3) projects.

www.stemevaluation.com

As director of Grants & Evaluations in the Raggio Research Center for STEM Education, I have extensive experience as both a PI and an evaluator of NSF, NIH and DoEd grant projects. My evaluation work has been with states, universities, and school districts, helping them write competitive grant proposals and then achieve better project and program results in their funded grant projects.

Management of data collection via REDCAP, which is typically used in bioomedical research; elementary school curriculum; project-based activities in the classroom; social-behavioral science or health-related content

Former ITEST LRC staff member with research experience and an M.A. in Sociology. I am now a freelance writer and editor.

www.magnoliaconsulting.org

As a Principal Evaluator with Magnolia Consulting, LLC I have designed and conducted more than 30 evaluations of STEM projects and programs funded by NSF, NASA and the Arizona Department of Education among others. Expertise includes evaluation design, proposal development, quantitative and qualitative methods and report writing.

http://www.magnoliaconsulting.org/

changeexpectations.org

Changing Expectations can provide computer science educator professional development sites, computer science afterschool program sites, and Makerspace out-of-school sites, particularly those targeting underrepresented minority students in computer science.

changeexpectations.org

I am looking for an external evaluator on an NSF Maker (DCL) program proposal. See the Maker Dear Colleague Letter: https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2015/nsf15086/nsf15086.jsp

Pennsylvania Society for Biomedical Research

I am a new outreach educator for PSBR. I'm looking for partnerships within PA, DE, WV, MD, and NJ. As I develop myself in this role, I am also interested in establishing relationships with other organizations or individuals to learn more about STEM-related projects and curricular ideas.

CAN PROVIDE research and evaluation specifically for underserved populations. Expertise in Makerspace, Maker Education, Parental Involvement and Bilingual ESL programs

I can provide expertise in public K12 data, mixed method research design and data collection, data analysis, program evaluation, logic models, student assessment, and dissemination and reporting

The Center for Advanced Study in Education (CASE) has been providing thoughtful, collaborative, and responsive research and formative and summative evaluations for STEM initiatives for over 40 years. We have extensive experience in using all forms of rigorous quantitative, qualitative, and mixed method designs in Prek-HE settings. We work with partners on all aspects of grant development, implementation, and dissemination.

MNA has over 15 years of experience in providing high quality and rigorous program evaluation services for grants that are supported by federal, state and local agencies; not-for-profit organizations, and foundations. Our team of mixed methodologists bring together over 50 years of work experience in evaluating STEM, after school programs, education technology initiatives, workforce development grants, arts integration projects, and teacher quality and improvement initiatives. Our work is primarily funded by the NSF, USDE, USDA, NASA, DOL, DoD, and various state and local school districts across the country. Please visit us at www.mnassociatesinc.com to learn more!

We are looking for a Researcher with familiarity with STEM education for high school students to join our project for the NSF ITEST competition for August 10, 2016. More specifically, the ideal match would have extensive knowledge in assessing Problem Based Learning and/or other nontraditional learning methods including motivation for learning, STEM interest, and intent to pursue STEM careers.

Our web based technologies assist teachers in the development of assessment rubrics to analyze students mastery of 21st Century Skills, related to STEM education and US Common State Standards. Teachers and school administrators will use an account to analyze performances y curriculum development considering Standards and expectations of students learning.

Agricultural extension and extension as a context for science/STEM; Research and evaluation particularly on free-choice or informal learners and settings

The Research Group at the Lawrence Hall of Science offers a full spectrum of services to provide evidence and insights that foster the development of high-quality science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) experiences. Our services include: Full service evaluation, tailored evaluation services, customized toolkits, and expert peer review; Comprehensive applied research, rapid response research, and front-end research to inform program design; Design, development, scoring, and validation of specialized and curriculum-aligned assessment; Studies of policy implementation, policy and research briefs, and presentations to policy makers and other high-level stakeholders; Strategic planning, logic modeling, and thought-partnering to create evidence-based, iterative, and responsive program designs. We have served as independent evaluators and research partners on dozens of federal- and foundation-funded projects. Our nimble team has worked with a wide range of partners including schools and districts, in- and out-of-school extended learning programs, national educational organizations, museums, and many more. As an embedded team in a large science museum, we work at the nexus of practice and research and are eager to involve our partners in a way that builds their own capacity for evaluation and research work.

I have considerable experience leading STEM education efforts at the K-12 level at scale--school, district, and national levels.

I have over 14 years of experience in informal science education including serving as Vice President of Learning at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago and establishing their Learning Planning & Evaluation department. I have a PhD in Science Education and have researched both formal and informal science education constructs with a primary focus on learning in informal settings, teacher professional development, and inquiry-based science. I have taught internationally, including teaching STEM to gifted/talented high school students in Poland through a project with the EU. I have presented nationally and internationally on topics of assessment and evaluation in informal science education, particularly around evaluation capacity building. I have published in the Journal of Museum Education on this topic and conducted many keynote presentations and webinars on it as well. I have conducted both qualitative and quantitative studies and am particularly interested in new methods of data collection that integrate seamlessly into the informal learning setting. While I work with informal science education broadly, because of my recent professional experience, I have been focusing more on zoos and aquariums and their increased need to demonstrate impact, more so under the lens of conservation learning outcomes. I believe in collaborations and serve as a coordinator for the strand on learning science in informal settings for the National Association for Research in Science Teaching as well as on the committee for informal science for the National Science Teachers Association. My current position is Senior Research Associate with PEER Associates. We work with education organizations around program evaluation, education research, and organizational development. We focus on entities that have an environmental or sustainability focus. We have worked with clients ranging from school districts to nature centers to federal agencies. My focus within PEER hones in on zoos, aquariums, and museums though across our company we have staff with expertise and focus in additional areas.

PEER specializes in evaluating and researching existing programs, leading organization development and strategic planning initiatives, and collaborating on the design and building of new programs. We see these three circles of service as fundamentally interrelated — reinforcing and informing each other. Our guiding focus, whatever the task, is to ask potent and provocative questions that help clients discover the
most useful information for staff, decision makers, key stakeholders, and funders.

As an educational practitioner and researcher with over 15 years experience in the field, I can provide research and evaluation expertise. My specific areas of expertise include educational equity, access and success of historically marginalized populations, institutional and classroom practices, and institutional change models--with particular focus on high-skill, high-demand programs, such as STEM.

Working in partnership with The Institute for Performance Improvement, we can provide consultative services to guide your planning for evaluation. We also provide virtual or onsite workshops in Performance-based Assessments, Practical Analytics and Psychometrics. These classes can help you plan and build your own evaluations to show performance outcomes that are measurable. In addition, The Institute provides consultative services for organizations seeking to build their own certification programs or microcredential badging programs. We have the processes and tools to ensure that your program get results and your certifications and badges are valued. We also provide certifications for instructional designers and developers (IDs) in both industry and education and certifications for credentialers and microcredentialers.

My 20+ years experience leading informal STEM education programs from EDC includes: large-scale project management; national infrastructure building for afterschool science (NPASS -- npass2.edc.org) curriculum development (Design It! and Explore It); observation and self-assessment tool development; PD for trainers and front line staff; rubrics to enhance teaching and evaluation of (NGSS) science practices. I'd be glad to provide support for proposal development, PD or evaluation of informal STEM programs anywhere in the US

Active Science Learning promotes all aspects of the development, delivery and assessment of hands-on, project-based (NGSS "practice-based") STEM learning in formal and informal settings. This initiative builds off a 15 year career at EDC developing curriculum (Explore It and Design It) and leading a nationwide PD initiative for informal science (NPASS -- npass2.ed.org)

I bring 30 years of experience conducting formative and summative evaluation of projects that focus on technology in education, in particular those that serve students from traditionally underrepresented groups.

I work on multiple citizen science projects where students and fishermen are involved with building and deploying oceanographic instrumentation. Data is collected for the purposes of validating numerical models. Basic Python code is used to process the data and introduce students to elementary programming.

Jobs for the Future works to ensure that all underprepared young people and workers have the skills and credentials needed to succeed in our economy by creating solutions that catalyze change in our education and workforce delivery systems. Working with our partners, JFF designs and drives the adoption of innovative and scalable education and career training models and systems that lead from college readiness to career advancement. We also develop and advocate for the federal and state policies needed to support these solutions. Can provide leadership on evaluation and research design and implementation and facilitate collaborations between K-12 and community college educational institutions and employers for program implementations.

I have part of the ITEST community since Cohort Two and have conducted evaluation of many ITEST projects over the years. More recently I have begun to conduct research on evaluation within the context of STEM projects as well. I am eager to continue to contribute to the community through either my evaluation or research expertise.

I am a program evaluator with experience and expertise evaluating and researching a range of educational programs and initiatives. Past project work has addressed formal and informal settings, educator professional development, technology integration, media-making, youth development, student engagement, and student-centered learning.