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Evaluator and Education Research Lead, NSF NCAR EdEC
Patty holds two master's degrees from the University of Washington. She has been an evaluator for over 12 years for organizations focused on science education, the arts, and international development. She has evaluated programs funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), and NASA. She has supported evaluation and organizational learning at the Center for Advancement of Informal Science Education and USAID/Mozambique.
At NSF NCAR in EdEC, Patty develops evaluation plans for education and training programs, advises on collaborations with external evaluators, and is an active member of the UCAR Human Subjects Committee. In addition, she and Rebecca Haacker (EdEC Director) develop education research in EdEC.
Expertise/skills:
- Program evaluation, outcome evaluation, utilization-focused evaluation
- Logic model design
- Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods studies
- Human subjects research and protocols for IRB review
Interests:
- Understanding effective learning environments
- Workforce development and training
- Science communication
- Research to practice
Professional Information
Member, UCAR Human Subjects Committee 2025 to present
Research interests
STEM Education Evaluation
Higher Education Evaluation
Evaluative Research
Education Research in Higher Education Settings
Self-efficacy in Scientific and Research Skills
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Education/Academic qualification
Biology, BA, Occidental College
History, Certificate, Oral History, Science History Institute
Certificate, The Evaluators' Institute
Museum Studies, MA, University of Washington
Biology, MS, University of Washington
Certificate, Nonprofit Management, University of Washington
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The Ideas Lab as a Mechanism for Enabling Interdisciplinary and Convergence Research
Ramos Valle, A., McCauley-Hartner, A., Cains, M. & Montano, P., Jun 18 2026, In: Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Fostering the Development of Earth Data Science Skills in a Diverse Community of Online Learners: A Case Study of the Earth Data Science Corps
Quarderer, N. A., Wasser, L., Gold, A. U., Montaño, P., Herwehe, L., Halama, K., Biggane, E., Logan, J., Parr, D., Brady, S., Sanovia, J., Tinant, C. J., Yellow Thunder, E., White Eyes, J., Poor Bear/Bagola, L. S., Phelps, M., Phelps, T. O., Alberts, B., Johnson, M. & Korinek, N. & 7 others, , 2025, In: Journal of Statistics and Data Science Education. 33, 1, p. 3-15 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Improving Postdoctoral Training Programs through Alumni Perspectives and Experiences: A Study of NCAR’s Advanced Study Program
Haacker, R., Vara, M., Sloan, V., Montaño, P., Davis, C., Landolt, S. & Briggs, S., Jan 1 2024, In: Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society. 105, 1, p. E206-E217Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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NSF NCAR Earth System Science and Technology Hubs (NESTs) Phase I Report
Joseph, E., Romine, G., Haacker, R., Cains, M., Colegrove, D., Davis, C. A., Holland, M. M., Montaño, P. A., Mullendore, G., Bamzai-Dodson, A., Easterling, B., Halvorsen, K., Jacobs, K., Madaus, L. & Marshall, B., 2024, NSF NCAR - National Center for Atmospheric Research. (NCAR Technical Notes)Research output: Book or Report › Technical report › peer-review
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Strategies to build a positive and inclusive Antarctic field work environment
Karplus, M. S., Young, T. J., Anandakrishnan, S., Bassis, J. N., Case, E. H., Crawford, A. J., Gold, A., Henry, L., Kingslake, J., Lehrmann, A. A., Montaño, P. A., Pettit, E. C., Scambos, T. A., Sheffield, E. M., Smith, E. C., Turrin, M. & Wellner, J. S., Sep 11 2022, In: Annals of Glaciology. 63, 87-89, p. 125-131 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Prizes
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Outstanding Accomplishment Award: Education and Outreach
Dagon, K. (Recipient), Fisher, P. (Recipient), Gardiner, L. (Recipient), Haacker, R. (Recipient), Hatheway, B. (Recipient), Mays, E. (Recipient), McCauley-Hartner, A. (Recipient), McUmber, E. (Recipient), Medina Luna, L. (Recipient), Montano, P. (Recipient), Portier, E. (Recipient), Smelter, J. (Recipient), Snode-Brenneman, E. (Recipient) & Stevermer, A. (Recipient), 2025
Prize: Internal Award
Activities
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Sharing science on the road: Bringing a traveling exhibit on extreme weather and community resilience to Alaska through community and private sector partnerships
Zietlow, D. (Presenter), Haacker, R. (Contributor), Hatheway, B. (Contributor), Montano, P. (Contributor), McCauley-Hartner, A. (Contributor), Portier, E. (Contributor), Smelter, J. (Contributor), Snode-Brenneman, E. (Contributor) & Stevermer, A. (Contributor)
May 5 2026Activity: Give a talk or presentation › Poster
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Partnering with Communities and the Private Sector to Bring a Traveling Weather Exhibit to Alaska
Zietlow, D. (Presenter), Haacker, R. (Contributor), Hatheway, B. (Contributor), Montano, P. (Contributor), McCauley-Hartner, A. (Contributor), Portier, E. (Contributor), Smelter, J. (Contributor), Snode-Brenneman, E. (Contributor) & Stevermer, A. (Contributor)
Jan 28 2026Activity: Give a talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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A Comprehensive Approach to Public Engagement through the NSF NCAR Explorer Series
Portier, E. (Presenter), Zietlow, D. (Co-Presenter), McCauley-Hartner, A. (Contributor), Haacker, R. (Contributor) & Montano, P. (Contributor)
Jan 27 2026Activity: Give a talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Member, Human Subjects Committee
Montano, P. (Member)
Sep 2025 → …Activity: Internal Service › Membership of Internal Committee
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Kierstin Blomberg
Montano, P. (Host)
Jun 2025 → Aug 2025Activity: Host a visitor › Hosting an intern/student