We are conducting a national study of intensive teen STEM programs in museums and other informal learning institutions. This study is funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). We are inviting you to help us pilot test our first survey in this multi-part series, which focuses on documenting the current landscape of programs serving adolescents.
This survey (link takes you to a survey preview) asks about the youth STEM programs offered at your site, including target populations, program goals, structure, and funding.
We ask that you complete the survey fully, providing complete data about any programs your site offers. We would also appreciate it if you could provide any feedback on the survey itself, after you complete the survey.
This foundational work will inform the development of a network that connects program leaders, researchers, and evaluators, creating opportunities to learn from one another and strengthen practice across the field.
Because programs vary widely from one institution to another, we ask that this survey be completed by the person at your organization who is most knowledgeable about the design and operation of your youth STEM program(s). If your institution offers multiple qualifying programs, more than one staff member may respond. If you believe someone else would be better suited to answer these questions—either for all youth programs or for specific program types—please feel free to forward this invitation to them. If your institution offers multiple qualifying programs, more than one staff member may complete the survey to represent different program areas.
The amount of time this survey will take to complete will vary depending on how many programs you tell us about, but you can start the survey and come back to it later.
Add your voice by participating in the pilot test of the survey—and please share it with others working in STEM programs for teens!
Please complete this survey by 2/23 to help us with our pilot testing!