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EVALUATION OF OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES OF THE RUSSELL BERRIE NANOTECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE

Researchers: Dr. Daphne Getz, Larisa Eidelman, Yair Even-Zohar

The goal of this project is to evaluate the outputs and outcomes of the Russell Berrie Nanotechnology Institute (RBNI) at the Technion. RBNI was established in 2005 at the Technion and is equally supported by the Russell Berrie Foundation, the Government of Israel through TELEM, and the Technion. RBNI will be examined over time with the aim of evaluating the results and impact of the research activities within its framework. Several methods are used in the evaluation, including bibliometrics, i.e, an analysis of bibliographic data from publications and patents, and a comprehensive field survey among the researchers working within the framework of the institute. A specially developed questionnaire examines the researchers’ activities in the areas of nanotechnology and nanoscience. The questionnaire also examines the results of various programs offered by the institute.

The current survey, held during 2007, created a baseline for comparison for results of follow-up surveys to be held during the coming years, as part of an evaluation of the institute's long-term impacts.

The first evaluation was presented to RBNI at the beginning of 2008.

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