EVALUATE-UR: HELPING STUDENTS TO ACQUIRE THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NEEDED FOR SUCCESS IN THE WORKPLACE

The EvaluateUR Method supports the assessment of undergraduate research programs in different educational settings, from independent undergraduate research ("EvaluateUR") to classroom-based research ("EvaluateUR-CURE") and robotics design competitions ("Evaluate Compete"). The method provides statistically reliable assessments of student growth in a wide variety of outcome categories identified as essential to success in the workplace. It differs from traditional approaches to assessing student outcomes because it is integrated directly into the research experience. A unique feature of the method is its emphasis on metacognition. Thus, it also serves as a learning tool for students, helping them to become more aware of their academic and professional strengths and weaknesses while supporting their efforts to identify strategies for expanding their knowledge and improving their metacognitive skills.