MOST-Science is a nationwide study funded by the National Science Foundation and the Noyce Foundation. We are collecting data on the organization and practices of science, engineering and technology-focused out-of-school-time (OST) programs across the country, and we are eager to gather and analyze a large, comprehensive body of data on current work in this fast-growing and diverse field. We would very much appreciate your assistance in contributing to our study and/or spreading the word about it.
We recently released an online questionnaire for leaders of youth OST science programs that can be found at: www.colorado.edu/eer/research/outofschool.html
We are particularly interested in OST programs for middle and high school-aged youth that focus on science, engineering and/or technology. The questionnaire asks program providers for details about who participates in their programs, for how long and how often, and with what kinds of content, hands-on activities, career information, mentors and role models participants have the opportunity to interact. More details are available at our web page and the links there.
One out of every 15 people who fills out the questionnaire will win a $50 gift certificate to their choice of either Staples or DonorsChoose.org (donate supplies to a classroom in need!).
Most importantly, however, by filling out the questionnaire, participants will:
- Alert our research team to your organization and its youth programs
- 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 good work in this area and remaining needs
- Support development of future research studies to examine the development, education and career outcomes for youth who participate in OST science programs.
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