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The American Evaluation Association is devoted to the application and exploration of program evaluation, personnel evaluation, technology, and many other forms of evaluation. We strive to provide an inclusive and diverse environment where evaluators can learn and connect regardless of experience in the field.
Community
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AEA brings together evaluation professionals from diverse backgrounds and specialties. Through our diverse membership, communities, and partnerships, AEA creates collaboration opportunities that advance the field of evaluation.
Education & Programs
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Use the evaluation tools and education developed by the American Evaluation Association to become a better evaluator. We provide year-round opportunities to advance in the field of evaluation and programs to support the development of evaluation professionals.
Events
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AEA offers two in-person events each year. These powerful, impactful events provide evaluators of all levels the education and networking opportunities they need to stay informed about and connected to their field.
Publications
Publications
AEA offers both member exclusive and free publications that help guide best practices in the field of evaluation and provide insights to evaluation theory, approach, methodology, and delivery.
Evaluation Policy
Evaluation Policy
AEA brings together researchers, evaluators, policy writers, and organizational leaders for meaningful dialogue around the need for and impact of evaluation policies. We seek to improve government programs and their societal impact through evaluation and data best practices.

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The American Evaluation Association is devoted to the application and exploration of program evaluation, personnel evaluation, technology, and many other forms of evaluation. We strive to provide an inclusive and diverse environment where evaluators can learn and connect regardless of experience in the field.
Community
Community
AEA brings together evaluation professionals from diverse backgrounds and specialties. Through our diverse membership, communities, and partnerships, AEA creates collaboration opportunities that advance the field of evaluation.
Education & Programs
Education & Programs
Use the evaluation tools and education developed by the American Evaluation Association to become a better evaluator. We provide year-round opportunities to advance in the field of evaluation and programs to support the development of evaluation professionals.
Events
Events
AEA offers two in-person events each year. These powerful, impactful events provide evaluators of all levels the education and networking opportunities they need to stay informed about and connected to their field.
Publications
Publications
AEA offers both member exclusive and free publications that help guide best practices in the field of evaluation and provide insights to evaluation theory, approach, methodology, and delivery.
Evaluation Policy
Evaluation Policy
AEA brings together researchers, evaluators, policy writers, and organizational leaders for meaningful dialogue around the need for and impact of evaluation policies. We seek to improve government programs and their societal impact through evaluation and data best practices.

2026 U.S. Student Evaluation Case Competition Student Team Application

The American Evaluation Association welcomes applications for its 2026 U.S. Student Evaluation Case Competition.

Before completing this form, please review the information on the SECC website regarding the program. Applications are due no later than Saturday, March, 20, 2026.

Please direct questions about the registration process and the competition to the Student Evaluation Case Competition Working Group via email at scc@eval.org.

Team name (Note that your team name should not identify team members, university affiliation, location, or any other identifying information. We also recommend not having too generic of a team name; if there are teams with too similar of names, we may ask teams to develop new team names.)

You are required to enter a minimum of 3 members per team. According to the rules: “All undergraduate and graduate students enrolled as of January 1 of the competition year in an accredited institution of higher education in the U.S. are invited to enter the competition as members of a team. Students from all degree programs are welcome to participate—students do not need to be pursuing an evaluation degree to participate in the competition.”.

Team member 1 name

Team member 1 email address

Team member 1 university

Team member 1 degree program/major (e.g. BA in Public Policy, MS in Evaluation, Ph.D. in Public Health)

Team member 2 name

Team member 2 email address

Team member 2 university

Team member 2 degree program/major (e.g. BA in Public Policy, MS in Evaluation, Ph.D. in Public Health)

Team member 3 name

Team member 3 email address

Team member 3 university

Team member 3 degree program/major (e.g. BA in Public Policy, MS in Evaluation, Ph.D. in Public Health)

If applicable:

Team member 4 name

Team member 4 email address

Team member 4 university

Team member 4 degree program/major (e.g. BA in Public Policy, MS in Evaluation, Ph.D. in Public Health)

If applicable:

Team member 5 name

Team member 5 email address

Team member 5 university

Team member 5 degree program/major (e.g. BA in Public Policy, MS in Evaluation, Ph.D. in Public Health)

If applicable:

Coach 1 name(s)

Coach 1 email address

Coach 1 job title and affiliation (e.g., university)

If applicable:

Coach 2 name(s)

Coach 2 email address

Coach 2 job title and affiliation (e.g., university)

Do you have any questions about the case competition?

By submitting this application, you confirm the following:

- All student team members were enrolled in a U.S. institution of higher education as of January 1, 2026.

- All students will honor the competition rules.

- By participating, students will uphold AEA’s values, including “inclusiveness and diversity, welcoming members at any point in their career, from any context, and representing a range of thought and approaches”

- If your team wins the SECC, you agree to send us a headshot or team photo to share in promotional materials.

I have read the above in its entirety and I am ready to submit my U.S. SECC Student Teams application. *

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