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Game2Work: Accelerating the future of work through a game-based, human-autonomy teaming platform
RISE provided evaluation for the Game2Work program at Iowa State University. This “multi-organizational, interdisciplinary gaming research program” was awarded a grant from the Presidential Interdisciplinary Research Initiative (PIRI) and sought to contribute to understanding how “serious gameplay prepare the future STEM workforce” as well as how the dynamics of gamified teams along with technology can…
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George Washington Carver Summer Research Internship Program
Brandi Geisinger serves as the lead evaluator for the George Washington Carver Summer Research Internship Programs. Annual evaluation of the programs include pre- and post-program surveys and focus groups.
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Information Technology-Credentials to Careers (ITC2) – Iowa Western Community College
RISE serves as the external evaluator on the Information Technology-Credentials to Careers (ITC2) project. The evaluation of the ITC2project assesses program benefits, strengths, and challenges in implementing the project at each participating community college. In addition, will examine the extent to which participation in the ITC2 Program has impacted labor force outcomes for participants (e.g.,…
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International Studies: Mandarin Chinese Evaluation
RISE serves as external evaluator for the Minnesota “District 196 International Studies: Mandarin Chinese” project to implement courses in Chinese language and culture in grades K-12.
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Iowa Advanced-Manufacturing (I-AM): A Talent Success Strategy for the 21st Century Workforce – Des Moines Community College
RISE serves as the external evaluator on the Iowa Advanced Manufacturing (I-AM) project. The evaluation of the I-AM project assesses program benefits, strengths, and challenges in implementing the project at each participating community college. In addition, RISE will examine the extent to which participation in an I-AM Signature Program (e.g., welding, machining, industrial maintenance) has…
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Iowa Commission on Volunteer Services
RISE is conducting an extensive evaluation to identify the impacts and outcomes of projects supported by the Volunteer Generation Fund. This will allow the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Services and its grantees to make continuous, data-driven improvements to volunteer services across the state of Iowa.
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Iowa Department of Education Guided Pathways
A key role of the Iowa Guided Pathways multi-year evaluation is to provide feedback to the Iowa Department of Education and the 15 community colleges in Iowa as they implement a series of reforms to support student completion. Evaluators from the Research Institute for Studies in Education (RISE) collected data from of each participating community…
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Iowa Science Phenomena
Iowa PBS and RISE partnered to develop a pilot study that introduced teachers to the Science Phenomena website and educational materials. Pilot testing included selection of school districts, teacher trainings, classroom observations, student feedback, and teacher surveys.
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Iowa STEM Education Evaluation (I-SEE)
RISE is responsible for conducting a process evaluation that examines resources, needs, facilitating conditions, and barriers to the development and growth of the Iowa statewide STEM initiative.
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Iowa’s Information Technology, Healthcare, Utilities, and Manufacturing (IHUM) – Hawkeye Community College
RISE serves as the external evaluator on the IHUM project. The evaluation of the IHUM project assesses program benefits, strengths, and challenges in implementing the project at each participating community college. In addition, will examine the extent to which participation in the IHUM Program impacts labor force outcomes for participants (e.g., wages, jobs) as well…