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.

Stephanie Baker, Ph.D.
Senior Evaluation Researcher

Miriam Jacobson, Ph.D.
Senior Evaluation Researcher

Nicole D. Martin, Ph.D.
Senior Evaluation Researcher

Yiwen Yang, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Fellow

Madeline Haynes, Ph.D.
Research Associate

Feng Liu, Ph.D.
Research Associate

Zhuoying Wang, Ph.D.
Research Associate