Get Mapped with MOST-Science!

[Nikki Young]

MOST-Science invites you to put your youth programs on the map!

 

MOST-Science is a nationwide study by researchers Heather Thiry, Sandra Laursen, and Rebecca Crane of the University of Colorado at Boulder, funded by the National Science Foundation and the Noyce Foundation.  The study team is building a broad national picture of out-of-school-time science, technology, and engineering programming for young people.  Ultimately, they wish to understand how differences in program design are related to youth outcomes such as STEM learning, attitudes and interest, and career and educational choices.

 

They are collecting data on science and engineering-focused out-of-school-time programs across the country - and they want to make sure they hear about yours.   They recently released an online questionnaire that you can find at: www.colorado.edu/eer/research/outofschool.html

 

The questionnaire asks for details about your middle and high school-aged youth programs, including who participates, how much time youth spend in your program, and what kinds of activities they do.  One out of every 20 people who fills out the questionnaire will win a $50 gift certificate to your choice of either Staples (get needed supplies for your own program!) or DonorsChoose.org (donate supplies to a classroom in need!)

 

Most importantly, however, by filling out the questionnaire you will:

-          Highlight your organization and its youth programs to MOST-Science’s research team

-          Help to identify common needs and challenges for youth OST science programs

-          Contribute to a study that will inform funders, policymakers, researchers and other program providers about the great work in this community and the needs that remain to be addressed

-          Support development of future research studies to examine the development, education, and career outcomes for youth who participate in OST science programs.

 

If you have any questions or would like more information about MOST-Science, please check out their website at: www.colorado.edu/eer/research/outofschool.html, find them on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/MOSTscience, or e-mail: rebecc...@colorado.edu.

 

They hope to capture information on as many programs as possible. So, you might receive this e-mail more than once, or it might be received by multiple people in your organization. You may want to check with your colleagues to decide who is the best person to fill out the questionnaire. And please feel free to forward this e-mail to any other programs you think should be on the map!

 

Nikki Young, Director of Member Services

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