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March 13, 2025

From Functional to Fabulous: The Transformation of the S-STEM REC Guidebook

We all know that a good evaluation guidebook is useful, but a beautifully designed guidebook is impactful. What started as a bland yet solid document has now been transformed into a visually engaging, interactive flip book and a professionally styled PDF guidebook that makes navigation and engagement seamless. (Although this guidebook is written with S-STEM in mind many of the ideas and strategies are applicable far beyond just the S-STEM so check it out!)

✨ Check out the transformation here:


📖 Interactive Flipbook: S-STEM REC 2025 Guidebook – https://lnkd.in/g-E6hJwB
📄 Download the PDF: S-STEM REC 2025 Guidebook – https://sstemrec.aaas.org/resource/guidebook-preparing-research-and-evaluation-plans-for-nsf-s-stem-grant-proposals/ (Download)

This new version elevates the research and evaluation guidance provided to S-STEM PIs, Co-PIs, and Scholars, making it easier to navigate, reference, and enjoy using.

By integrating thoughtful design, visuals, and interactive elements, this guidebook now serves as a dynamic resource rather than just another document to skim through.

Big thanks to everyone at AAAS S-STEM Initiative, especially Tara King and Michael Feder, and their design team who have deeply contributed to rethinking how we present and share the evaluation resources!

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Kavita Mittapalli

Kavita Mittapalli, Ph.D., is the CEO of MN Associates, Inc. She brings over 18 years of experience in conducting research and evaluation for various programs and initiatives. She started MNA while in grad school at George Mason University (VA). An agriculture graduate turned applied sociologist and a mixed methodologist by training, Kavita brings her extensive qualitative and quantitative research skills to the evaluation work she does.

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