Evaluation Projects

"Kathryn served as external evaluator and thought partner on the APS Science Trust Project that aims to address misinformation about science. She completed a thorough evaluation of our program activities and provided concrete recommendations that have led to an expansion of our program's reach. Her detail-oriented approach, strong communication skills, and project insights made her wonderful to work with!"

~Allie Lau, APS Public Engagement Program Manager

Since August 2023, I have been serving as the External Evaluator and Thought Partner for the APS Science Trust Project, which empowers scientists to bridge divides through meaningful conversations, moving from correction to connection. In Fall 2023, I analyzed the STP 4-part online training via pre- and post-surveys and interviews with participants, and wrote an Evaluation Report showing that STP significantly increases participants' confidence in their ability to have productive interactions about misinformation. I also helped develop a 90-minute STP workshop that was presented at the APS March 2024 Meeting, which showed significant increases in participants' understanding of reflective listening as an important component in building Science Trust. In 2025, I evaluated the pilot STP Ambassador Program, which trained new scientist leaders in building trust in their networks. Starting in January 2026, I am helped to evaluation the STP expansion project funded by the John Templeton Foundation.

I have been involved with two Evaluation projects for the College of Nursing at the University of Alabama in Huntsville:

I am serving as the External Evaluator for UAH-CCC Gulf Scholars Program, working to track impacts of holistic teaching training for faculty as well as learning outcomes, pathways and activities for students, including their knowledge of the Gulf Region, intercultural competencies, capacity for interdisciplinary and integrative learning, social responsibility and ethical reasoning, and capacity for innovation and entrepreneurship.
In Fall 2025, I helpd develop a Needs/Asset Assessment protocol and community-based survey and focus group protocol for targeted communities in Madison County as part of a Neighborhood Nursing Project.

I was the 2024-2025 External Evaluator for the NSF Quantum Leap Challenge Institute for Enhanced Sensing and Distribution Using Correlated Quantum States (Q-SEnSE) Quantum Research Exchange (QRX), a holistic internship program supporting the Second Quantum Revolution. I analyzed data from student surveys and interviewed program participants.

I have had contracted with the Alabama Space Grant Consortium for various projects since Fall 2022. Two of these relate to Evaluation:

2024-2025: External Evaluator and Thought Partner to assist with planning for ASGC's next 5-year funding cycle. I helped to develop program SMART Goals and a Logic Model. I identified barriers and opportunities to better support behind-the-scenes program sustainability, analyzed K-12 STEM outreach data, and provided teamwork and well-being rubrics for students.
2022-2023: I conducted a Landscape Analysis that explored the intersections of NASA’s unique capabilities to provide authentic STEM learning experiences, Alabama’s space education needs and assets, Alabama Education Standards, and opportunities and best practices for advancing diversity, equity, inclusivity and accessibility. I conducted over 40 interviews with over 50 contacts, representing ASGC-supported students and higher education partners, NASA educators, Alabama teachers, professional development experts, and informal educators. I also conducted and analyzed a teacher survey (N=219), with findings indicating teacher needs (ex: kits of supplies, guest speakers, professional development).

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