Plan to Attend Our Next Coffee Break Webinar
Thursday, October 7, 2021 2:00-2:30p EDT
Physical structures are built in a way to make them earthquake-proof such that when a tremor occurs, there is less likelihood of major damage to the structure
In a similar vein, as project teams strive to implement ambitious visions that require changes at the organization and systems levels, they need to consider how to implement plans that are “change-quake-proof”. In this coffee break webinar, we are pleased to have Elizabeth McIntyre, Director of the Tristate Energy and Advanced Manufacturing (TEAM) Consortium, who has extensive experience in effectively implementing change initiatives.
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MNT-EC Expands its Resources Supporting Technological Education
The online portal of the Micro-Nano Technology Education Center (MNT-EC), a center funded by the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program, is a resource about the convergence of multi-disciplines in semiconductor, photonics, and nano-biotechnology programs.
As a key partner in strengthening the bridge between academia and industry, MNT-EC has developed a new peer-reviewed journal, the Journal of Advanced Technological Education (J ATE). This journal seeks to circulate the most relevant innovations in research and to promote novel technician education programs to two-year college faculty and staff, K-12 educators, and other industry stakeholders. J ATE is now welcoming submissions for its upcoming issues. For more information on submitting your article to J ATE, please visit the Micro-Nano Technology Education Center.
Continually Improving to Meet Clients’ Needs
Research, evaluation, and continuous improvement increasingly serve as the cornerstone of successful projects and initiatives. As so many project teams gravitate towards this approach, we are proud to enact changes in our organization that respond to the growth occurring in the demand for expert evaluation services. To stay true to our core values, we have implemented changes in responsibilities at The Rucks Group to meet the needs of the clients we serve. As such, we are pleased to recognize our new Director of Research and Evaluation Services Julia Siwierka, Ph.D. as well as to welcome our new Research Associate, Alyssa McKinney-Hokky.
Julia Siwierka, Ph.D
Director of Research and Evaluation Services
Dr. Siwierka joined The Rucks Group in 2018 and during her tenure has become a key member of The Rucks Group team. In her new role, she will focus on maximizing The Rucks Group’s processes for high standards to ensure consistency and excellence on the firm’s full portfolio of projects.
Prior to her advancement, she served as a Research and Evaluation Associate with the firm. In this role she was involved in designing, facilitating, and analyzing data using mixed methods; creating evaluation plans; reporting findings and recommendations to clients; and engaging with clients as collaborators in evaluations. Dr. Siwierka has several years of experience in program evaluation and applied research methods within educational and youth organizations and community-based initiatives. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Theatre Arts at Dominican University and a master’s and doctorate degree in community psychology from Wichita State University.
Alyssa McKinney-Hokky
Research Associate
Mrs. McKinney-Hokky brings several years of experience in STEM fieldwork and STEM education. Prior to joining the firm, she worked within various nonprofit and government agencies to aid in grant-funded project execution, database management, and data analyses. At The Rucks Group, she utilizes her skills to provide direct support for evaluators through survey dissemination, focus-group and interview facilitation, database management, statistical analyses, and report-writing. Mrs. McKinney-Hokky holds a bachelor’s degree in the biological sciences with a minor in psychology from Ohio Wesleyan University. She is currently pursuing a professional science master’s degree through the University of Wisconsin-Stout.
Highlighted Resources
Did you miss our last webinar, Demystifying Evaluation Planning for Grant Proposals? The recording is available on our website. Click the “View Now” button below.
Related Resources
Webinar: Demystifying Evaluation Planning for Grant Proposals
Webinar: Three-Part Formula for Writing a Grant Proposal Evaluations Part I: The Foundation
Webinar: Three-Part Formula for Writing a Grant Proposal Evaluations Part II: The Methods
Webinar: Three-Part Formula for Writing a Grant Proposal Evaluations Part III: The Finale