Student Learning & Development Outcomes

Sustainability Institute for Machine learning and Collaborative Open-source Development of Enzymatic Simulations (SIMCODES) Research Experience for Undergraduates

In 2024, Dr. Theresa Windus (Chemistry) and Dr. Ryan Richard (Ames Laboratory) along with their team received NSF funding to create a Sustainability Institute for… Read More

Achieving Maximum Potential (AMP) Program

The Research Institute for Studies in Education was hired by Youth and Shelter Services, Inc. (YSS) to conduct an assessment of the AMP program. The Program & Activity Assessment Tool (PAAT) is used to measure how much and how well the program provides its members a learning experience that promotes positive youth development. Read More

The Global Perspective Inventory (GPI)

The Global Perspective Inventory (GPI) is a web-based assessment of individual experiences and development of a global perspective. The GPI measures how students think, view themselves as people with cultural heritage, and relate to others from other cultures, backgrounds and values. Read More

Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Senior Exit Surveys

RISE is collaborating with the Iowa State University Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering to evaluate the undergraduate program by asking graduating seniors to respond to exit surveys. Read More