Scores and Comments

19.c.ps.170.427

Cox Science Center and Aquarium

Application Details

Proposal TypeGeneral Program Support - Discipline-Based
Request Amount
$150,000
Total Score652.000
Average Score93.143

Panelist Scores

Panelist Excellence Impact Management Accessibility Total
Esler Jennifer 40 28 19 10 97
Gelman Elizabeth 40 30 20 10 100
Hughes Michael 37 28 19 10 94
Joseph Samuel 37 28 19 10 94
Norton Heather 32 28 20 10 90
Overton Robert 38 25 18 9 90
Wolfe Bell Erin 34 27 17 9 87

Comments

Esler Jennifer - Score: 97.000
Wow, extensive partnerships and project supports the mission. In terms of impact, the proposal makes a great case for human impact but did not provide economic impact data. Management is heavy on administrative personnel. Would be curious as to details of line 9. Grant request is mostly for equipment. Accessibility score is based on information provided not exclusively in the Accessibility section (i.e., Title 1 schools serviced, etc.)
Gelman Elizabeth - Score: 100.000
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Hughes Michael - Score: 94.000

 

The access programs for schools are noteworthy. I believe your evaluation process for the significant grants you received would have been relevant to add. It struck me as odd that the first thing I see on your website is the shopping cart. The attendance listed was 50,000 yet you note 310,000 visitors.
Joseph Samuel - Score: 94.000

It is important that applicants submit letters of support from their stakeholders, partners, and/or constituents to show outside commitment for their work.
Norton Heather - Score: 90.000
While the Excellence section provided a lot of background and information on the Science Center and the STEAM Studio it did not clearly articulate the goals, objectives, and strategies. I am unclear if the funding is being requested just for the STEAM Studio project as the impact filled out is reporting 50,000 total served but multiple times in the narrative the total reach of 310,000 and 75,000 is cited.
Overton Robert - Score: 90.000
{No comments provided.}
Wolfe Bell Erin - Score: 87.000
{No comments provided.}