Graduate Evaluation

Nanotechnology Ph.D. IGERT Program

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Funded by the National Science Foundation IGERT program, CWD was contracted by the UW Center for Nanotechnology to study outcomes of students participating in its Ph.D. program. The goals of the evaluation were to:

    1. Monitor the progress of students affiliated with the Nanotechnology Program.
    2. Give students a confidential mode of providing feedback to the Nanotechnology Program.
    3. Address specific topics that were designated by the Nanotechnology Program.
    4. Assess the strengths and weaknesses of the program from a student perspective.

CWD developed a tracking system that monitored student progress, recorded student perceptions about the field, and evaluated the role of an integrative educational program in the lives of the students. In addition, the questionnaire was designed to assess career preparation, participation in industry internships, interdisciplinary collaboration and student’s publication efforts.

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