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  <title><![CDATA[Program Evaluation Frameworks: Why Do They Matter?]]></title>
  <body><![CDATA[<p>The role of evaluation in National Science Foundation (NSF) projects has become critically important. Evaluation produces information that can be utilized to improve the project. Information on how different aspects of the project are working and the extent to which the goals and objectives are being met is essential to a continuous improvement process. Additionally, evaluation documents what has been achieved by the project...</p>

<p>This article specifically highlights program evaluation, rather than the more general domain of evaluation. The paper provides examples of how frameworks are defined within the field and for organizations and associations.</p>

<p>By: <a href="https://aaas-arise.org/2020/11/04/program-evaluation-frameworks-why-do-they-matter/#8727"> <strong>Meltem Alemdar, Ph.D.</strong>, <em> Associate Director, Principal Research Scientist, Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing</em>, Georgia Institute of Technology </a><br />
<a href="https://aaas-arise.org/2020/11/04/program-evaluation-frameworks-why-do-they-matter/#8728"><strong>Christopher Cappelli, MPH</strong>, <em> Senior Research Associate, Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing</em>, Georgia Institute of Technology </a></p>
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