This project will address two critical opportunities to improve the translation and connection of innovations and evidence across federally funded STEM education projects. First, the project will aim to build capacity and learning opportunities for STEM education research and development. Second, the project will synthesize evidence of discovery and innovation across NSF-funded work.
Melissa Rasberry
LinkedIn URL
Professional Title
Senior Education Consultant
Organization/Institution
About Me (Bio)
Melissa A. Rasberry, Ed.D., is a Principal Education Consultant at American Institutes for Research (AIR). Her primary responsibilities include serving as the principal investigator (PI) or co-PI for multiple National Science Foundation (NSF) projects, including Advancing Methods and Synthesizing Research in STEM Education. As co-PI for this project, she oversees the planning and facilitation of webinars featuring research methods in STEM.
American Institutes for Research (AIR)
09/01/2018
American Institutes for Research (AIR)
07/01/2021
Understanding the impact of STEM education efforts requires researchers to have cutting-edge knowledge of advanced research methods and the ability to translate research knowledge to multiple and diverse stakeholder audiences. The Evidence Quality and Reach (EQR) Hub project will work explicitly to strengthen these two competencies through focused work with the Discovery Research PreK-12 research community. The hub will develop and implement workshops and learning opportunities for researchers in the community, convene communities of practice to discuss specific research methods, and engage in individualized consultations with DRK-12 projects.