Ginger Fitzhugh, EDC research scientist, leads evaluations that help programs achieve better STEM learning outcomes for young people. An expert in innovative and effective dissemination methods such as data visualization, she specializes in sharing evaluation findings in clear and compelling ways to support usage.

Drawing on her extensive experience in mixed methods and participatory program evaluation, Fitzhugh advances knowledge of promising strategies to strengthen informal and formal STEM education. She also brings expertise in qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods, including multivariate analysis, logic model development, and systems thinking principles. She contributes this expertise to initiatives across the U.S. Division.

Fitzhugh is leading evaluations of NASA@ My Library, STAR Library Network, and a multi-state initiative to support successful STEM learning at key transition points, including middle school to high school. Recently, she concluded an evaluation of the scale-up of an afterschool program to two new cities.

Fitzhugh holds an MM in Nonprofit Management from Brandeis University and a BA in Psychology from Swarthmore College.  She completed PhD coursework at Brandeis University.