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The Menu Analysis project was an evaluation of knowledge and practice changes for childcare providers in Nebraska, for the Department of Education of Nebraska.

MERC supported this project by designing and conducting an evaluation of their trainings, and analyzing and comparing menus from before and after the intervention.

This study aimed to create a five-year action plan for the state Title V program that correspond to the information from five year needs assessments that was filled by the MCH and CSHCN populations.

MERC supported this project by evaluating, analyzing, and validating the data.

This project sought to increase and diversify the number of professional mathematicians in the United States by identifying and proliferating best practices and known mechanisms for increasing the success of women in mathematics graduate programs, particularly women from under-represented groups.

MERC conducted both program evaluation and social science research as an integral part of this project.

This project looked at expanding the function and use of proteins by introducing additional nucleotides into the sequence and thus using the altered proteins for research and commercial applications.

MERC is serving as a consultant to provide an external evaluation for this project

This project aimed to enhance geology interest in high school students in general by training and preparing teachers before they enter the classroom and after they interact with the students.

MERC supported with survey development, interviews, focus groups, data collection, data analysis, and reporting.

MERC provided support to the University of Nebraska Athletics by designing and supporting an evaluation survey that was sent to a sample of ticket holders after each home game.

In 2021, the Nebraska Department of Education sought public input to proposed changes to the state health education standards. A publicly shared survey received over 27,000 responses, with multiple opportunities to share open-ended responses. An additional 2,500 emails provided input on the topic.

MERC conducted a thematic review of the qualitative portions of these data sources. The resulting report included overall findings, breakdowns by data type and grade level, and summarized suggestions.

The Farm to School (F2S) Institute delivered F2S information to schools throughout Nebraska. The main activity was a week-long summer workshop that schools could apply to join, including speakers, coaches, and creating action plans. This was followed with support through the academic year from Exteansion staff and their coaches, and funds to help achieve their F2S project plans.

MERC supported this project through the creation of surveys, and data collection, analysis, and reporting.

The Education and Administration Department at UNL sought to better understand how the department faculty and staff perceived the department, as well as strengths and barriers to achieving their goals.

MERC supported this by conducting focus groups at a faculty retreat, as well as individual interviews with key stakeholders. The results were summarized in a report, and presented to the department.

This is a CDC-funded project focused on reducing problems related to underage drinking and substance use in the Elkhon Logan Valley.

MERC supports this project by conducting the evaluation, which consists of process and outcome evaluation, including interviews with project staff and community members as well as assessing outcomes of Elkhon Logan Valley Public Health Department’s Drug Free Communities programming to assist the project in meeting its goals and objectives.