Attention: Faculty, Research and Academic Staff, Postdocs, and Graduate Students
This nine-part series of workshops will introduce participants to all aspects of building your Broader Impacts (BI) plan. Participants can register for one workshop or all sessions. But be sure to register only for the sessions that you want to attend.
Introduction to the NSF Broader Impacts Criterion
September 6, 2022
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. | Zoom
Are you a newcomer to broader impacts or need a refresher on what they are all about? This introductory workshop covers the basics of broader impacts, including what broader impacts of research are, why they matter, and the six essential elements of a successful broader impacts plan. Participants will also learn about key resources and consultation services available to help them build their BI plans and get a sneak preview of additional workshops in the series.
Presenters:
- Lauren Aerni-Flessner, Grant and Project Management Specialist, College of Engineering
- Miles McNall, Director for Community-Engaged Research, University Outreach and Engagement
Building Your Research Impact Identity and Vision
October 4, 2022
10:00 - 11:30 a.m. | Zoom
Researchers are more effective in achieving their intended societal impacts when they take the time to consciously construct their impact identities. "Impact Identity" is a concept that integrates one’s identity as a researcher with societal needs, personal preferences and skills, and institutional context. Come to this hands-on workshop to develop your impact identity and vision for achieving desired societal impacts throughout your career.
Presenters:
- Miles McNall, Director for Community-Engaged Research, University Outreach and Engagement
Building Your Broader Impacts Plan
October 20, 2022
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Zoom
In addition to its intellectual merits, each proposal submitted to the National Science Foundation (NSF) is reviewed according to the merits of its BI plan, or the benefits of the proposed research to society. Come to this hands-on workshop to learn more about NSF’s BI criterion and major BI goals, the six essential elements of a BI plan, and key resources to help you develop a winning proposal. Participants will leave the workshop with a draft BI plan.
Presenters:
- Lauren Aerni-Flessner, Grant and Project Management Specialist, College of Engineering
- Miles McNall, Director for Community-Engaged Research, University Outreach and Engagement
- Sara Steenrod, Grant Consultant, Office of Research and Innovation
MSU Partners for Broader Impacts
November 14, 2022
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. | Zoom
This session is essential to helping you learn about developing strong partnerships for Broader Impacts (BI) projects. Meet potential BI partners from MSU, hear success stories, and learn how to avoid pitfalls. Don't miss this opportunity to make connections and get practical advice about planning your BI project.
Presenters:
- Denice Blair, Director of Education, MSU Museum
- Zachary Constan, Outreach Coordinator, National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory and Facility For Rare Isotope Beams
- Brad Fingland, Director of Venture Creation, Physical Sciences, Spartan Innovations
- Vanessa McCaffrey, Associate Director for Undergraduate Education, Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education
- Shannon Schmoll, Director, Abrams Planetarium
- Michelle Word, Director of Education, MSU Broad Art Museum
Evaluating the Broader Impacts of Your Research
December 6, 2022
10:00 - 11:30 a.m. | Zoom
Each proposal submitted to the National Science Foundation (NSF) must include a broader impacts (BI) plan and this BI plan must include a strategy for evaluating the broader impacts of the proposed research. Come to this hands-on workshop to learn more about methods for evaluating the broader impacts of your research. Participants will leave the workshop with a draft BI evaluation plan.
- Miles McNall, Director for Community-Engaged Research, University Outreach and Engagement
- Sara Steenrod, Grant Consultant, Office of Research and Innovation
Winning Strategies for NSF CAREER Proposals
March 14, 2023
10:00 - 11:30 a.m. | Zoom
In this panel discussion, Dr. Angela Wilson, John A. Hannah Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and former Director of the Chemistry Division of the National Science Foundation and faculty members who have won CAREER awards offer their insights into how to write successful CAREER proposals that integrate their research and education plans.
Panelists:
- Annick Anctil, Associate Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering
- Huan Lei, Assistant Professor, Department of Computational Mathematics, Science and Engineering and Department of Statistics and Probability, College of Natural Science
- Kevin Liu, Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, College of Engineering
- Elizabeth Munch, Associate Professor, Department of Computational Mathematics, Science, and Engineering and Department of Mathematics, College of Natural Science
- Johannes Pollanen, Associate Professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy, College of Natural Science
- Angela K. Wilson, John A. Hannah Distinguished Professor, Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Science
Broadening Participation in STEM Education and Careers: The Role of Inclusive Recruitment and Mentoring
March 29, 2023
1:00 - 2:00 pm | Zoom
A key National Science Foundation broader impacts goal is to increase the participation of historically underrepresented groups in STEM education and CAREERS. In this panel discussion, participants will learn about the critical role of inclusive recruitment and mentoring practices in broadening participation from faculty who have successfully recruited, mentored, and helped to launch the STEM careers of underrepresented students.
Panelists:
- Evangelyn Alocilja, Professor, Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, College of Engineering
- Ping Wang, Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology, College of Human Medicine
- M. Isabel Ayala, Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, College of Social Science
Moderators: Miles McNall and Steven Thomas
Sponsored by: University Outreach and Engagement; Office of Faculty and Academic Staff Development; Office of Research and Innovation; The Graduate School
