Category Archives: evaluation

NISER Makes a Move

Posted on August 28, 2019 by Catherine Crawley

The National Institute for STEM Evaluation and Research (NISER), which was established as a part of NIMBioS in 2016, is now a core operation of the University of Tennessee’s lead research administration unit, the Office of Research & Engagement (ORE). … Continue reading →

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Major Accomplishments: The 10th Annual Report from NIMBioS

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Catherine Crawley

NIMBioS’ 10th annual reporting period to the National Science Foundation, which largely supports the institute, recently concluded, and the 173-page report has been submitted to NSF.  NSF requires its funded institutes to provide a variety of data as well as answering … Continue reading →

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NIMBioS/NISER Efforts Highlighted in NSF Report to Nation

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Catherine Crawley

A new National Science Foundation report highlights NIMBioS’ and NISER’s efforts in the “bold, new initiative in broadening participation in STEM” called NSF INCLUDES. A comprehensive national initiative begun in 2013, NSF INCLUDES aims “to enhance U.S. leadership in science and … Continue reading →

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Synthesis Centers Provide the ‘Special Sauce’

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Catherine Crawley

Synthesis centers like NIMBioS provide the special sauce that make the research magic happen. But you already knew that, didn’t you, dear reader? A new paper published this week in BioScience argues that synthesis centers provide the critical research infrastructure … Continue reading →

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Major Accomplishments: The 9th Annual Report, NIMBioS Edition

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Catherine Crawley

NIMBioS’ 9th annual reporting period to the National Science Foundation, which largely funds the institute, recently concluded, and the 220-page report has been submitted to NSF.  NSF requires its funded institutes to dig into the details as to the number of … Continue reading →

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Blackwell-Tapia Conference Makes the Grade

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Catherine Crawley

The final report of the ninth annual Blackwell-Tapia Conference and Award Ceremony, held Oct. 28-29, is out and feedback from the participant feedback shows that by all measures the conference was a success. NIMBioS was the lead organizing institute, along with … Continue reading →

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Now Showing: Program Evaluation 101

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Catherine Crawley

As a part of the NIMBioS-NISER partnership, we are pleased to present Program Evaluation 101, a previously recorded webinar on the basic concepts of multi-scale program evaluation for STEM education. The goal of the webinar is to introduce the key concepts … Continue reading →

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NIMBioS Evaluation Services Now Available

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Catherine Crawley

NIMBioS is pleased to now offer its considerable experience and expertise in providing external evaluation services to the STEM research and education sector, with a particular emphasis on interdisciplinary programs. Under the guidance of Pamela Bishop (Ph.D., Evaluation, Statistics, and Measurement), … Continue reading →

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