This webpage describes resources likely to be useful for faculty developing the education and outreach sections of research grant proposals. It also provides a brief discussion of ways in which each education/ outreach center or program might be helpful to a researcher. However, this list is not comprehensive. Researchers are strongly encouraged to speak with the people involved early in the grant writing process.

Discovery Learning Center (DLC)
What: Part of Discovery Park, the DLC supports research which “revolutionizes learning,” especially in science, engineering, technology, and mathematics. It is particularly interested in three areas: the science of learning, the design of innovative educational programs, and the development of interactive learning technologies. See http://www.purdue.edu/dp/learningcenter/grantInfo.php for a list of ways in which DLC staff can help in proposal development.

Who: Jon Harbor, Interim Director, or Willie Burgess, Managing Director
Website: http://www.purdue.edu/dp/learningcenter/

Assessment and Evaluation Resources

Assessment Research Center (ARC)
What: Associated with the DLC, “the ARC focuses on the research, development, dissemination, and implementation of innovative assessment technologies to evaluate the performance of diverse learners and educational programs.”

Who: Dr. Deborah Bennett, Director; 494-7237; bennett@purdue.edu
Website: http://arc.education.purdue.edu/welcome.htm

Assessment, Research, and Evaluation
What: The DLC’s Assessment, Research, and Evaluation site offers an overview defining assessment and describing its benefits, an 8-step assessment model, descriptions of assessment tools, characteristics of good assessment, and links to additional resources.

Who: DLC Assessment Staff at learningcenter@purdue.edu
Website: http://www.purdue.edu/dp/are/

Center for Research and Engagement in Science and Mathematics Education (CRESME)
What: CRESME’s vision is to improve mathematics and science education from pre-school to the university level. Its mission is “to research, develop, and implement exemplary mathematics and science programs in all grade levels and to facilitate collaboration among faculty in the Colleges of Education and Science to work towards the improvement of mathematics and science education locally and globally.”

Who: Co-Directors: John Staver (jstaver@purdue.edu; 765-496-2189) and Eric Riggs (emriggs@purdue.edu; 765-496-1974)
Website:http://cresme.education.purdue.edu/

Department of Engineering Education
https://engineering.purdue.edu/ENE/Research

Institute for P-12 Engineering Research and Learning (INSPIRE)
https://engineering.purdue.edu/INSPIRE