TACC Evaluation Services

We provide evidence-based, actionable insights that advance education, research, health, and technology.

Our team of doctoral-level researchers brings decades of experience across sectors, delivering informed solutions to support educators, researchers, and program leaders.

We specialize in quantitative and qualitative methods, experimental and non-experimental designs, data collection and management, advanced analysis, and data visualization. Our subject matter expertise includes:

Computer science education
Cyberinfrastructure
STEM teacher professional development
Student learning and attitudes
Broader impacts and workforce development
STEM domains

Services

We customize our evaluation services to help you improve implementation, measure outcomes, and maximize overall impact. From identifying gaps and opportunities through needs assessments, to informing ongoing improvement with formative evaluation, to demonstrating outcomes with summative research, and longitudinal research — our job is to ensure that you and your team have actionable insights to enable your discoveries.

Our approach is participatory and people-centered, each project crafted in close collaboration with clients to ensure the work is useful, meaningful, and drives real change.

Evaluation and Research Design

Develop evaluation plans for proposals
Design research plans for problem-solving and discovery
Create logic models and theories of action
Facilitate strategic planning sessions

Data Collection

Conduct community-based, participatory data collection
Develop and administer surveys
Design and implement interviews and focus groups
Develop and conduct observation protocols

Data Analysis and Dissemination

Perform advanced statistical and qualitative analyses
Develop data visualizations and interactive dashboards
Produce research reports, presentations, and publications
Draft policy briefs and actionable recommendations

Projects

We design and conduct evaluation and research projects for numerous organizations.

A shortlist of some of our project funders include:

National Science Foundation
National Institutes of Health
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Center for Disease Control
Department of Education
Department of Defense Education Activity
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Texas Education Agency
Louisiana Department of Education
Google

Evaluation Services Team

Our team of doctoral-level researchers bring expertise and passion to their work. We are driven by a commitment to uncovering the insights that strengthen programs and interventions. We don’t just analyze data—we engage, adapt, and partner to create lasting, positive change.