Table 1. Traditional approach versus CBPA through science outreach E-matching.

Traditional	CBPA
Universitya has pre-structured outreach that may be formulated in consultation with members of the university.	Outreach is tailored and formulated in collaboration with representatives of the K–12 school to ensure that the needs of the student population are met. The university and the K–12 school are equal partners in the development of the science outreach plan.The K–12 school approaches the university with a science outreach need, or the university can approach the K–12 school with a science outreach proposal that can be tailored to the K–12 school's needs.
Impacts of science outreach are shared with members of the university.	Impacts of science outreach are shared with both members of the university and representatives of the K–12 school as part of collaborative partnership.
Sometimes relationship with the K–12 school ends after the outreach, especially if it is of short duration.	Relationship with the K–12 school continues.
Debriefing often occurs with members of the university.	Debriefing often occurs with the K–12 school and university as part of the collaborative endeavor.
Evaluation is done by the university on the K–12 school and shared with members of the institution.	Evaluation is done by the university in collaboration with the K–12 school. The results are shared with both the K–12 school and members of the university.
Less time is required to set up the program.	More time is required to set up program as a result of tailored approach.

^aNote: For the purposes of this paper, university is used as the collaborating organization. However, the collaborating organization can extend beyond the university.