Papers & Reports

Claire Adams (Ratcliffe)

Mitchell, B., Ratcliffe, C., and LaConte, K. - STEAM Learning in Public Libraries: A “Guide on the Side” Approach for Inclusive Learning. Vol 18, No 3, 2020.
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Paul B. Dusenbery

Finton, J. and Dusenbery, P. - Dream, Build, Create Final Report. National Center for Interactive Learning, Space Science Institute, 2021.
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Vierow-Fields, S., Holland, A., and Dusenbery, P. - Public Library Response to COVID: Part 1, Informal Learning Review, No. 164, 7-13, November/December 2020.
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Keeley, D., Dusenbery, P., and Jocz, J. - STEM Kit Program Guide for State Libraries, November 2020.
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Jocz, J., and Greller, S. - Project BUILD Summative Evaluation Report, April 2020.
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Vierow-Fields, S., Holland A., and Dusenbery, P. - Summer of Space - Final Report, April 2020.
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Dusenbery, P., Holland, A., LaConte, K., Harold, J., Castle, L., and Fitzhugh, G. - Lessons Learned from a Decade of STEM Exhibitions in Libraries, Informal Learning Review, No. 160, 9-19, January/February, 2020.
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Johnson, A., Chambers, C., LaConte, K., Dusenbery, P., Liston, C., and Fitzhugh, G. - Virtual Programs Featuring Scientists: A Programming Guide, 2019.
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Johnson, A., Chambers, C., Fitzhugh, G., Liston C., LaConte K., and Dusenbery, P. - Virtual STEM Programs at Public Libraries Featuring Scientists, Informal Learning Review, No. 158, 3-10, September/October 2019.
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Holland, A. and Dusenbery, P. - Community Dialogues in Informal Science Institutions, Informal Learning Review, No. 152, 21-24, September/October 2018.
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Fraknoi, A., Schatz, D., Duncan, D., Dusenbery, P., Holland A., LaConte, K., and Mosshammer, G. - Eclipse 2017 in Libraries: The Impact of Providing 2.1 Million Eclipse Glasses and Support to 7,100 Libraries Nationwide, June 2018.
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Holland, A. and Dusenbery, P. - A Community Dialogue Guide for Public Libraries, May 2018.
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Dusenbery, P., Fraknoi, A., Schatz, D., Duncan, D., Holland, A., LaConte, K., and Mosshammer, G. - Eclipse 2017: A Celestial Acheivement for Public Libraries, A Final Report for the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, NASA, Google and the National Science Foundation, December 2017.
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Acevedo S. and P. Dusenbery - Community Collaboration and Empowerment, November 2017.
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LaConte, K. and Dusenbery, P. - STEM Learning in Public Libraries: new perspectives on collaboration from a national conference, Informal Learning Review, No. 140, 21-27, September/October 2016.
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Dusenbery, P. - STAR Library Education Network, Informal Learning Review, No. 125, 6-12, March/April 2014.
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Dusenbery, P. - The STEM education movement in public libraries, Informal Learning Review, No. 124, 14-19, January/February 2014.
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Dusenbery, P. and Palmquist, S. - Reflections on the Asteroids Project: Design, Implementation, and Outcomes, The Informal Learning Review, No. 119, 2013.
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Palmquist, S. and Dusenbery, P. - Engaging Youth in Exhibition Development and Evaluation, NCIL Report, 2013.
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Dusenbery, P. - CAISE Spotlight: The STAR Library Education Network, May, 2013.
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Dusenbery, P. and Curtis, L. - Library Exhibits and Programs Boost Science Education, Eos, American Geophysical Union, Volume 93, Number 18, May, 2012.
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Dusenbery, P. and McLain, B. - Exhibit Development: The Importance of Process and Evaluation, ASP Conference Series, Vol. 431, 237-246, 2010.
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Dusenbery, P., Harold, J., McLain, B., and Curtis, L. - Space Weather Outreach: An Informal Education Perspective, Advances in Space Research, Vol. 42, Issue 11, 2008.
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Morrow, C. and Dusenbery, P. - Workshops for scientists and engineers on education and public outreach, Advances in Space Research, Vol. 34, Issue 19, 2004.
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Dusenbery, P., Harold, J., and Morrow, C. - Reaching the Public through Traveling Exhibitions, 36th Meeting of the AAS Division for Planetary Sciences, November 2004.

Dusenbery, P. and Mayo, L. - Developing Exhibitions through Public/Private Partnerships: A Case Study of the Space Weather Center Exhibit, ASP Conference Series, Vol. 319, 278-280, 2004.

Dusenbery, P. and Morrow, C. - Making the Connection between Formal and Informal Learning, ASP Conference Series, Vol. 319, 275-277, 2004.

James B. Harold

Dusenbery, P., Holland, A., LaConte, K., Harold, J., Castle, L., and Fitzhugh, G. - Lessons Learned from a Decade of STEM Exhibitions in Libraries, Informal Learning Review, No. 160, 9-19, January/February, 2020.
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Harold, J., Haley-Goldman, K., and Hines, D. - An Astronomy Education Game for Facebook: Learning From Those Games You Love to Hate, Presented at the Games, Learning, and Society conference, 2016.
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Harold, J., Korn R., Randall, C., and Dusenbery, P. - Hands-On versus On-Line: Evaluating MarsQuest Online, Museums and the Web, 2005, http://www.archimuse.com/mw2005/papers/harold/harold.html.

Harold, J. and Dusenbery, P. - Bringing Mars Home: the MarsQuest Online Project, Museums and the Web, 2004, http://www.archimuse.com/mw2004/papers/harold/harold.html.

Anne Holland

Vierow-Fields, S., Holland, A., Dusenbery, P. - Public Library Response to COVID: Part 1, Informal Learning Review, No. 164, 7-13, November/December 2020.
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Vierow-Fields, S., Holland A., and Dusenbery, P. - Summer of Space - Final Report, April 2020.
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Shtivelband A., Spahr, K., Jakubowski, R., LaConte, K., and Holland, A. - Exploring “STEM-Readiness” in Public Libraries, Journal of Library Administration, DOI: 10.1080/01930826.2019.1661744 , 2019
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Dusenbery, P., Holland, A., LaConte, K., Harold, J., Castle, L., and Fitzhugh, G. - Lessons Learned from a Decade of STEM Exhibitions in Libraries, Informal Learning Review, No. 160, 9-19, January/February, 2020.
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Holland, A., - A Teen-led Community Dialogue Guide for Public Libraries, May 2019.
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LaConte, K., Holland, A., Lewis, L., and Ross, M. - Community Relationships to Build Family Access to STEM Learning. Global Family Research Project, Jan 29, 2019
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Holland, A., - An Even Briefer History of Time.
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Holland, A. and Dusenbery, P. - Community Dialogues in Informal Science Institutions, Informal Learning Review, No. 152, 21-24, September/October 2018.
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Holland, A., - A Community Dialogue Framework for Public Libraries & Other Informal Learning Institutions, InformalScience.org, July 2018.
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Fraknoi, A., Schatz, D., Duncan, D., Dusenbery, P., Holland A., LaConte, K., and Mosshammer, G. - Eclipse 2017 in Libraries: The Impact of Providing 2.1 Million Eclipse Glasses and Support to 7,100 Libraries Nationwide, June 2018.
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Holland, A. and Dusenbery, P. - A Community Dialogue Guide for Public Libraries, May 2018.
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Holland, A. and LaConte, K. - A Community Dialogue Guide for NASA@ My Library Participants, October 2017.
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Holland, A. - Front-End Evaluation: Discover Health/Descubre la Salud Community Dialogue Report, 2016.
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Holland, A. - Front-End Evaluation: STEM Resource Clearinghouse Survey Report, 2015.
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Holland, A. - Front-End Evaluation: STEM Resource Clearinghouse Focus Group Report, 2016.
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Keliann LaConte

Mitchell, B., Ratcliffe, C., and LaConte, K., - STEAM Learning in Public Libraries: A “Guide on the Side” Approach for Inclusive Learning. Vol 18, No 3, 2020.
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LaConte, K. - Creativity and Active Learning in Libraries: Variations on “STEM” in the United Kingdom and Ireland, International Leads (pp. 17-19), vol. 34, no. 2., June 2020
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LaConte, K. - Libraries & STEM Learning: Results from a Survey of Libraries Across the UK and Ireland, December 2019.
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LaConte, K. - STEAM Up Your Library: A Guide to Energizing Your Offer. London: Libraries Connected, 2020.
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LaConte, K. - Libraries & STEM Learning: Recommendations for Future Collaborations Based on a National Survey. INCITE (pp. 24-25), vol. 40, no. 5/6, May/June 2019
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LaConte, K. - Libraries & STEM learning: results from a survey of Australian libraries, Deakin, ACT: Australian Library and Information Association, 2019
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Shtivelband A., Spahr, K., Jakubowski, R., LaConte, K., and Holland, A. - Exploring “STEM-Readiness” in Public Libraries, Journal of Library Administration, DOI: 10.1080/01930826.2019.1661744 , 2019
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Dusenbery, P., Holland, A., LaConte, K., Harold, J., Castle, L., and Fitzhugh, G. - Lessons Learned from a Decade of STEM Exhibitions in Libraries, Informal Learning Review, No. 160, 9-19, January/February, 2020.
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Johnson, A., Chambers, C., LaConte, K., Dusenbery, P., Liston, C., and Fitzhugh, G. - Virtual Programs Featuring Scientists: A Programming Guide, 2019.
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Johnson, A., Chambers, C., Fitzhugh, G., Liston C., LaConte K., and Dusenbery, P. - Virtual STEM Programs at Public Libraries Featuring Scientists, Informal Learning Review, No. 158, 3-10, September/October 2019.
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LaConte, K., Mitchell, B., Fitzhugh, G., and Liston, C. - Online Learning through the STAR Library Network: Resources, Networking, and Applied Practice in STEM Program Facilitation. International Journal of Innovations in Online Education, vol. 2. Danbury, CT: Begell House Inc., 2019
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LaConte, K. - Hands-on STEM as 21st Century Interpretation. 2018 Interpretive Sourcebook: NAI National Conference. National Association for Interpretation
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LaConte, K., Holland, A., Lewis, L., and Ross, M. - Community Relationships to Build Family Access to STEM Learning. Global Family Research Project, Jan 29, 2019
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Fraknoi, A., Schatz, D., Duncan, D., Dusenbery, P., Holland A., LaConte, K., and Mosshammer, G. - Eclipse 2017 in Libraries: The Impact of Providing 2.1 Million Eclipse Glasses and Support to 7,100 Libraries Nationwide, June 2018.
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Holland, A. and LaConte, K. - A Community Dialogue Guide for NASA@ My Library Participants, October 2017.
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LaConte, K. and Dusenbery, P. - STEM Learning in Public Libraries: new perspectives on collaboration from a national conference, Informal Learning Review, No. 140, 21-27, September/October 2016.
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LaConte, K., Shaner, A. and Shipp, S. - Playful Building, STAR_Net: Science-Technology Activities & Resources for Libraries: STEM Activity Clearinghouse, 2013.
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LaConte, K., Shaner, A., and Shipp, S. - Earth Science Activities, STAR_Net: Science-Technology Activities & Resources for Libraries: STEM Activity Clearinghouse, 2013.
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Brooks Mitchell

Mitchell, B., Ratcliffe, C., and LaConte, K. - STEAM Learning in Public Libraries: A “Guide on the Side” Approach for Inclusive Learning. Vol 18, No 3, 2020.
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LaConte, K., Mitchell, B., Fitzhugh, G., and Liston, C. - Online Learning through the STAR Library Network: Resources, Networking, and Applied Practice in STEM Program Facilitation. International Journal of Innovations in Online Education, vol. 2. Danbury, CT: Begell House Inc., 2019
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Robert Russell

Russell, R. - Desigining for Thinking in Museums, The Informal Learning Review, 2012
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Russell, R. - Designing Exhibits for the Experience, ASTC Dimensions, 2012
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Russell, R. - Aliens: More Real Than Ever, Informal Learning Review, 2011
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Russell, R. - Planning Grant-Funded Projects to Enhance Your Organization's Economic Viability, ASTC Dimensions, 2011
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Russell, R. - Summative Evaluation of Soundprint's Pole to Pole: An Exploratory Study of the Impact of Radio Documentaries on Listener Understanding of Science Research on Climate Change, The Informal Learning Review, 2010
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Stephanie Vierow-Fields

Vierow-Fields, S., Holland, A., and Dusenbery, P. - Public Library Response to COVID: Part 1, Informal Learning Review, No. 164, 7-13, November/December 2020.
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Vierow-Fields, S., Holland A., and Dusenbery, P. - Summer of Space - Final Report, April 2020.
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NCIL Project Reports

NASA@ My Library

Mitchell, B., Ratcliffe, C., and LaConte, K. - STEAM Learning in Public Libraries: A “Guide on the Side” Approach for Inclusive Learning. Vol 18, No 3, 2020.
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Keeley, D., Dusenbery, P., Jocz, J. - STEM Kit Program Guide for State Libraries, November 2020.
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Jocz J. and Fitzhugh, G. - State Library Agency Summative Report (Education Development Center), January 2020
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Johnson, A., Chambers, C., LaConte, K., Dusenbery, P., Liston, C., and Fitzhugh, G. - Virtual Programs Featuring Scientists: A Programming Guide, 2019.
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Johnson, A., Chambers, C., Fitzhugh, G., Liston C., LaConte K., and Dusenbery, P. - Virtual STEM Programs at Public Libraries Featuring Scientists, Informal Learning Review, No. 158, 3-10, September/October 2019.
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Project BUILD

Finton, J. and Dusenbery, P. - Dream, Build, Create Final Report. National Center for Interactive Learning, Space Science Institute, 2021.
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Jocz, J., Greller, S. - Project BUILD Summative Evaluation Report, April 2020.
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STAR Library Network Phase 2

Mitchell, B., Ratcliffe, C., and LaConte, K. - STEAM Learning in Public Libraries: A “Guide on the Side” Approach for Inclusive Learning. Vol 18, No 3, 2020.
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Gilbert, D., Silverberg, L., LaConte, K., Holland, A., Caspe, M., and Hanebutt, R. - Community STEM Collaborations that Support Children and Families, 2019
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Fitzhugh, G., Armstrong, S., Rodriguez, S., and Coulon, V. - STAR Net Phase 2 Summative Evaluation Report, 2019
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Fitzhugh, G., Armstrong, S., Rodriguez, S., and Coulon, V. - Executive Summary of the STAR Net Phase 2 Summative Evaluation Report, 2019
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Jakubowski, R. and Shtivelband, A. - STEM Perception, Readiness, & Recommendations: A Conversation with Library Practitioners, 2018
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Shtivelband A., Riendeau, L., and Jakubowski, R. - Building Upon the STEM Movement, 2017
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Shtivelband, A., Wallander-Roberts, A., and Jakubowski, R. - STEM Equity Report, 2016
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Shtivelband, A., Riendeau, L., Wallander-Roberts, A., and Jakubowski, R. - Implementing Effective STEM Programming in Public Libraries, 2016
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Hakala, J., MacCarthy, K., Dewaele, C., and Wells, M. - STEM Library Survey Report, 2015
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Starchitect

Haley Goldman, K., Montano, P., Craig, E., and Wilcox, E. - Summative Evaluation for Space Science Institute, January 2016.
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2015 Public Libraries & STEM Conference

MacCarthy, K. - Conference Evaluation Report, 2015
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Background Reports

Falk, J. - The Science Learning Ecosystem, 2015
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Glass, M. - Learning Labs in Libraries and Museums: Case Studies in Collaboration, 2015
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Lankes, R.D. - Expect More: Why Libraries Cannot Become STEM Educators, 2015
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Semmel, M. - “Collective Impact” and STEM Learning: Joining Forces to Make a Difference in Communities, 2015
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Zeigler, M. - Engaging Audiences Underrepresented in STEM Fields, 2015
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STAR Library Network Phase 1

Fitzhugh, G., Elworth, J., Coulon, V. - Summative Evaluation Report, 2013
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Baek, J. - Research: The Accidental STEM Librarian, 2013
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Baek, J. - Research: Public Libraries as Places for STEM Learning, 2013
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Goldman, K. - Front-end Evaluation Report, 2011
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From Our Town to Outer Space (FOTOS)

Coulton, V. - FOTOS Final Report, 2018
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Coulton, V. - FOTOS Final Evaluation Report, 2018
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Discover Health/Descubre la Salud

Holland, A. - Front-End Evaluation: Discover Health/Descubre la Salud Community Dialogue Report, 2016
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STEM Resource Clearinghouse

Holland, A. - Front-End Evaluation: STEM Resource Clearinghouse Survey Report, 2016
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Holland, A. - Front-End Evaluation: STEM Resource Clearinghouse Focus Group Report, 2016
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Discover Earth Research Project

Gonzalez, J. and Goldman, K. - Discover Earth: Data Visualization Comparison Report, 2013
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Asteroids!

Palmquist, S., Messick Cherry, T., and Hershorin, K. - Great Balls of Fire Exhibition: Summative Report, 2012
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Palmquist, S. and Messick Cherry, T. - Space Rocks Memo Report, 2012
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Palmquist, S. and Messick Cherry, T. - Summative Evaluation for the Student Advisory Team (SAT), 2011
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Messick Cherry, T. and Hershorin, K. - ASTC Connect Session Report, 2011
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Giant Worlds

Korn, R. and Associates - Summative Evaluation, 2008
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Korn, R. and Associates - Front-end Evaluation, 2005
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Alien Earths

Visitor Studies Services - Summative Evaluation, 2005
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Koke, J. - Front-end Evaluation, 2003
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MarsQuest

Korn, R. and Associates - Summative Evaluation, 2002
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Korn, R. and Associates - Front-end Evaluation, 1998
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Electric Space

Korn, R. and Associates - Summative Evaluation, 1997
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Korn, R. and Associates - Front-end Evaluation, 1992
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