| Project Goal |
Data Collection Techniques |
| Provide first and second year students
with access to research experiences as part of the mainstream
curriculum. |
On-site observation, open-ended surveys,
attitudinal rating scale surveys, group interviews, advisory
board comments |
| Provide access to advanced instrumentation
for all members of the collaborative to be used for undergraduate
research experiences. |
Interviews, advisory board comments, development
and use of distance education surveys |
Help PUI faculty develop research projects
so that their own research capacity is enhanced and the
students at these institutions can participate in this
research.
|
Interviews with faculty, advisory board
comments, students at PUI’s involved in research
|
| Create a research experience that is engaging
for women and ethnic minorities and appropriate for use
at various types of institutions, including those with
diverse populations. |
Attitudinal surveys, group interviews,
advisory board comments |
An important aspect of this evaluation is the comparison
of project participants, when appropriate, to those in a traditional
program. Participants will also be tracked over time, and
as possible, followed when they exit the program. This longitudinal
evaluation of participants is particularly important to provide
information on retention, applicability of the learning experiences,
and continuing attitudes towards science.
