External Evaluator

Debra Bragg is the external evaluator for the NSF Hidden Innovation project. She works closely with the research team to gather evidence on how the research is evolving to produce new knowledge on the roles technicians play in the innovation economy and economic development. She also evaluates the project’s contributions to understanding how the NSF Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program shapes the nature of technical education work.

Bragg & Associates Inc. is an S Corporation formed in Illinois in June 2012 and led by Debra D. Bragg, Ph.D. Since its founding, Bragg & Associates has conducted evaluation and research nationwide, using mixed-methods designs with qualitative and quantitative data. Results of Bragg & Associates grants and contracts are reported using reports, briefs, blogs, social media, infographics, and data dashboards.