{"id":5478,"date":"2021-05-20T15:58:01","date_gmt":"2021-05-20T22:58:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawrencehallofscience.org\/?page_id=5478"},"modified":"2025-04-10T13:58:15","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T20:58:15","slug":"research","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lawrencehallofscience.org\/partners\/research\/","title":{"rendered":"Research"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group intro-gradient-block color-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"breadcrumb\"><nav aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\" class=\"breadcrumb-nav\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawrencehallofscience.org\" \" rel=\"nofollow\">Home<\/a><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Research<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lawrence Hall of Science, as the public science center of the University of California, Berkeley, is a learning lab \u2014 a place where world-class researchers engage with key questions and major challenges that face the field of science, technology, engineering, and math education. We conduct research in aid of developing new products and programs (our own and others), to tighten the research-practice cycle, and to ensure broadening participation through learning how to break down systemic barriers and inequities in STEM education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/lawrencehallofscience.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/BG21-20190807_IDW-Lawrence_B_Cam_0762-1440x960.jpg\" alt=\"A young child is looking through a tube at a science exhibit\" class=\"wp-image-13945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawrencehallofscience.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/BG21-20190807_IDW-Lawrence_B_Cam_0762-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/lawrencehallofscience.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/BG21-20190807_IDW-Lawrence_B_Cam_0762-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/lawrencehallofscience.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/BG21-20190807_IDW-Lawrence_B_Cam_0762-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawrencehallofscience.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/BG21-20190807_IDW-Lawrence_B_Cam_0762-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lawrencehallofscience.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/BG21-20190807_IDW-Lawrence_B_Cam_0762-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group just-text no-padding-top has-lightgray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content-offset-left\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading header-offset\">Expertise<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content-offset-right\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Our team includes researchers with extensive experience conducting and presenting research in formal and informal STEM education, with methodological expertise leading large and small scale evaluations, design-based research, assessment and measurement development, participatory and community based-research, and supporting broader impacts for core research conducted across STEM fields. Further, each of the Lawrence\u2019s four strategic initiatives work to advance our research agenda for questions related to K-12 STEM education, STEM pathways, environmental education, and learning at the intersection of science, technology, and society.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"call-action background-container bkg-black \">\n<div class=\"call-to-action \">\n\n    <div class=\"contact-container\">\n\n                \n        <div class=\"contact-button-container\">\n            <div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-button email-button\">\n                    <a href=\"mailto:eric.greenwald@berkeley.edu\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Contact<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n        \n\n                <div class=\"contact-text-container\">\n            <p class=\"name\">Eric Greenwald<\/p>\n            <p class=\"title\">Research Strand Lead<\/p>\n            <p class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:eric.greenwald@berkeley.edu\" target=\"_blank\">eric.greenwald@berkeley.edu<\/a><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        \n    <\/div><!--end contact container-->\n\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"signup-container\">\n\n                <div class=\"signup-button-container\">\n\n            <div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-button signup-button\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/lawrencehallofscience.org\/newsletter\/\" target=\"_blank\"  class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Sign Up<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n        \n               <div class=\"signup-text-container\">\n        <p class=\"signup-text\">Get the latest updates on new projects, learning opportunities, and more at The Lawrence!<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div><!-- end signup container-->\n\n\n\n\n<\/div><!-- end block-->\n\n<\/div><!--end background container-->\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"block wp-block-group bkgrd-color tab-block\" id=\"tab-blockblock_56e3c4ade69fd2cb35b49a661cfb5efc\">\n<div class=\"tab-block-inner-container\">\n    \n<h3>Our Services<\/h3>\n<div class=\"tab-titles\">\n\n \n<button class=\"tablinks active\" onclick=\"openTab(event, 'Evaluations')\" \n        aria-label=\"Evaluations\"><span class=\"tab-button\">Evaluations<\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<button class=\"tablinks \" onclick=\"openTab(event, 'DesignBasedResearch')\" \n        aria-label=\"Design-Based Research\"><span class=\"tab-button\">Design-Based Research<\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<button class=\"tablinks \" onclick=\"openTab(event, 'CommunityBasedResearch')\" \n        aria-label=\"Community-Based Research\"><span class=\"tab-button\">Community-Based Research<\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<button class=\"tablinks \" onclick=\"openTab(event, 'Assessment&#038;Measurement')\" \n        aria-label=\"Assessment &#038; Measurement\"><span class=\"tab-button\">Assessment &#038; Measurement<\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<button class=\"tablinks \" onclick=\"openTab(event, 'BroaderImpacts')\" \n        aria-label=\"Broader Impacts\"><span class=\"tab-button\">Broader Impacts<\/span><\/button>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tab-content\">\n\n    <div id=\"Evaluations\" class=\"tabcontent tab-content-group\">\n\n<p>Through a range of evaluation services from full-scale, complex evaluations to panel reviews, technical reports and briefs, logic modeling, and empirical study design, we work to create powerful STEM learning opportunities that inspire and engage in ways that advance equity and opportunity. Our work spans learning environments (formal in-school, informal-out-of-school time) and content areas (Environmental Education, Professional Learning, Computational and Digital Learning, Engineering and Robotics, and more). <a href=\"https:\/\/lawrencehallofscience.org\/partners\/evaluation\/\">Learn More &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <div id=\"DesignBasedResearch\" class=\"tabcontent tab-content-group\">\n\n<p>Design-Based Research (DBR) and Design-Based Iterative Research (DBIR) is growing in application and use, but it is not necessarily as widely understood. We see it as a set of principles and a constellation of methods for grounding iterative design in problems of practice, with the goal of creating designs that work in situ AND advance more generalized theory\/models for how to approach particular problems. You might want to engage in DBR when you want to design something for the messy particulars of the real world or when you want to understand how a design can be optimized for use in a new context and\/or with new populations. Our experts can work with you to design and implement the most useful DBR and DBIR research approaches.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <div id=\"CommunityBasedResearch\" class=\"tabcontent tab-content-group\">\n\n<p>Community-based research involves a participatory approach, where research projects are driven by community priorities, where members of the community are involved throughout the entire research process, from the original development of the design and any proposal, to analyzing and interpreting the data, to planning for the future based on research outcomes. Community-based research aligns closely with the Lawrence\u2019s strategic priorities of authentic and meaningful partnerships and seeking social justice through our work. We are eager to engage with communities and community-based organizations in developing, focusing, and implementing community-based research projects.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <div id=\"Assessment&#038;Measurement\" class=\"tabcontent tab-content-group\">\n\n<p>We provide a range of assessment services for various projects and organizations. Our assessment work is multifaceted and specifically designed for the learning setting in which Science, Technology, Education, and Mathematics (STEM) education takes place. Our services may include any or all of the following:<br \/>\r\n<ul><br \/>\r\n \t<li>Designing assessment systems and support materials<\/li><br \/>\r\n \t<li>Scoring a system design with exemplar identification<\/li><br \/>\r\n \t<li>Developing items and scaling them<\/li><br \/>\r\n \t<li>Scanning\/scoring fixed-choice responses<\/li><br \/>\r\n \t<li>Scoring constructed responses<\/li><br \/>\r\n \t<li>Gathering and evaluating validity evidence (testing construct validity)<\/li><br \/>\r\n \t<li>Performing data analysis and supplying suitable psychometrics<\/li><br \/>\r\n \t<li>Reporting out<\/li><br \/>\r\n<\/ul><\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <div id=\"BroaderImpacts\" class=\"tabcontent tab-content-group\">\n\n<p>For many funders, and particularly for the National Science Foundation (NSF), understanding the potential broader impacts \u2013 the ways in which research can benefit society and advance desired social outcomes \u2013 is key to supporting the work. To help ensure that your research has the impact you seek, we work with our partners to create inspiring and innovative educational outreach experiences. Outcomes have included new planetarium programs, STEM content books &amp; video series for young children, and communication for science research grants. <a href=\"https:\/\/lawrencehallofscience.org\/partners\/broader-impacts\/\">Learn More &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n  <script>\n  jQuery(() => {\n    jQuery('.slider').slick({\n    });\n  });\n<\/script>\n\n    \n    <div class=\"block wp-block-group bkgrd-color block-slider latestPosts posts-slider\">\n\n      <h3>Our Work<\/h3>\n      <div class=\"cols slider \" data-slick='{\n      \"slidesToShow\": 1, \n      \"slidesToScroll\": 1,\n      \"responsive\": [\n        {\n       \"breakpoint\": 770,\n       \"settings\": {\n        \"slidesToShow\": 1,\n        \"slidesToScroll\": 1\n      }\n    }\n ]\n\n      }' ?>\n\n                  \n          <div class=\"col item\">\n            <div class=\"inner-grid \">\n\n                              <a class=\"figure-link\" 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href=\"https:\/\/lawrencehallofscience.org\/research\/our-work\/make-math-real-maker-challenges-to-promote-math-learning-among-english-language-learners\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Make Math REAL: Maker Challenges to Promote Math Learning among English Language Learners\">\n                  <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full \" style=\"--child-img-width:843px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"843\" src=\"https:\/\/lawrencehallofscience.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/make-math-real.png\" alt=\"Three students participate in a Make Math REAL activity.\" class=\"wp-image-134\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\"><\/figure>\n                <\/a>\n              \n\n                              <div class=\"text-content\">\n\n                  \n                                \n\n\n                <h4>\n                  <a href=\"https:\/\/lawrencehallofscience.org\/research\/our-work\/make-math-real-maker-challenges-to-promote-math-learning-among-english-language-learners\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                    Make Math REAL: Maker Challenges to Promote Math Learning among English Language Learners<\/a>\n                <\/h4>\n\n                               \n                                      <p>In collaboration with Sonoma State University, Make Math REAL is an NSF-funded project to develop, test, and study Maker Learning&#8230;<\/p>\n                  \n                \n                <div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n                  <div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawrencehallofscience.org\/research\/our-work\/make-math-real-maker-challenges-to-promote-math-learning-among-english-language-learners\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"Learn More about Make Math REAL: Maker Challenges to Promote Math Learning among English Language Learners\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n\n\n                <\/div><!-- .text content -->\n\n                          <\/div><!-- .inner grid -->\n          <\/div><!-- .item -->\n                  \n          <div class=\"col item\">\n            <div class=\"inner-grid \">\n\n                              \n                \n                <a class=\"figure-link\" href=\"https:\/\/lawrencehallofscience.org\/research\/our-work\/youth-engaged-in-stem-and-service-yess\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Youth Engaged in STEM and Service (YESS)\">\n                  <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full \" style=\"--child-img-width:843px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"843\" src=\"https:\/\/lawrencehallofscience.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/YESS-1.png\" alt=\"Students from the YESS program are building solar suitcases.\" class=\"wp-image-134\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\"><\/figure>\n                <\/a>\n            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Service (YESS)\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n\n\n                <\/div><!-- .text content -->\n\n                          <\/div><!-- .inner grid -->\n          <\/div><!-- .item -->\n                  \n          <div class=\"col item\">\n            <div class=\"inner-grid \">\n\n                              <a class=\"figure-link\" href=\"https:\/\/lawrencehallofscience.org\/research\/current-projects\/environmental-protectors-project\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Environmental Protectors Project\">\n                  \n                  <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" style=\"--child-img-width:843px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"843\" height=\"446\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/the-lawrence\/images\/placeholders\/the-lawrence-6.jpg\" alt=\"Children playing on the DNA sculpture at the Lawrence\" class=\"wp-image-134\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\"><\/figure>\n                <\/a>\n              \n\n     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              <\/a>\n              \n\n                              <div class=\"text-content\">\n\n                  \n                                \n\n\n                <h4>\n                  <a href=\"https:\/\/lawrencehallofscience.org\/research\/current-projects\/investigating-measurement-of-stem-engagement-and-advocacy-in-older-adults\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                    Investigating Measurement of STEM Engagement and Advocacy in Older Adults<\/a>\n                <\/h4>\n\n                               \n                                      <p>Researchers and learning designers from the University of California, Berkeley wanted to find out more about how older adults engage&#8230;<\/p>\n                  \n                \n                <div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n                  <div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawrencehallofscience.org\/research\/current-projects\/investigating-measurement-of-stem-engagement-and-advocacy-in-older-adults\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"Learn More about Investigating Measurement of STEM Engagement and Advocacy in Older Adults\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n\n\n                <\/div><!-- .text content -->\n\n                          <\/div><!-- .inner grid -->\n          <\/div><!-- .item -->\n        \n      <\/div>\n              <div class=\"arrow-link\">\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/lawrencehallofscience.org\/category\/research\/\" target=\"_self\">View All<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      \n\n\n\n\n\n    <\/div><!-- .block -section -->\n\n  \n\n\n\n<div id=\"videos\" class=\"wp-block-group video-embed-block\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Research Spotlight<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group video-embed-container\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Improving STEM Education: A Research Spotlight on The Lawrence\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?list=PLWOxsPa_LKOiE9RS42uzQ0rqx36GbTkBK\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text-content-container\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>These videos showcase federally funded projects at the Lawrence aimed at improving STEM and computer science 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