Center for Community Engaged Learning
In partnership with campus and community, the Center for Community Engaged Learning prepares students for lifelong civic and social responsibility in an increasingly diverse and complex global society.
Broader Impacts Areas
- Undergraduate or graduate student learning
- Partnerships with other public groups
Contact: Renee Brown (rcbrown@msu.edu)
Gifted and Talented Education
The GATE office is dedicated to promoting differentiated educational programs for students in middle school and high school. The mission of the Gifted and Talented Education office is to provide educational experiences that allow gifted students to develop intellectually, to cultivate social relationships, and to expand their understanding of the world.
Broader Impacts Areas
- Youth/K-12 programs and partnerships
Contact: Susan Sheth (shethsus@msu.edu)
Julian Samora Research Institute
The Institute has current research/outreach initiatives targeting the needs of the Hispanic community in the areas of economic development, education, and families and neighborhoods. A database is also being developed to serve as a resource on and for Hispanics. JSRI has organized a number of publication initiatives to facilitate the timely dissemination of current research and information relevant to Latinos.
Broader Impacts Areas
- Increasing opportunities for underrepresented groups
- Communication to public
- Interdisciplinary collaborations
Contact: Francisco Villarruel (fvilla@msu.edu)
MSU Detroit Center
The MSU Detroit Center is designed as a space for convening education, research, outreach and engagement and extension opportunities for colleges and units of the university and its partners and stakeholders. The Center works to advance the university's work, impact and relationships both in the City of Detroit and more broadly in Southeast Michigan.
Broader Impacts Areas
- Partnerships with other public groups
- Increasing opportunities for underrepresented groups
- Youth/K-12 programs and partnerships
Contact: Jena Baker-Calloway (bakerca9@msu.edu)
MSU Science Festival
The mission of the MSU Science Festival is to celebrate the many ways science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (the STEAM disciplines) touch our everyday lives and shape our future, broaden public access to informal learning environments, create meaningful direct interactions with scientists, and inspire the workforce of the future.
Goals of the Festival are:
- Provide a rare opportunity for people of all ages to experience STEAM live and discover new concepts through hands-on experiences and face-to-face interactions with faculty, staff, and students
- Inspire future generations about STEAM fields and opportunities
- Promote MSU as a champion of STEAM outreach and research across the state
- Provide a platform for faculty, staff, and students to develop and hone informal science communication skills
- Create networking opportunities with other scientific, cultural, and educational institutions
Broader Impacts Areas
- Communication to public
- Youth/K-12 programs and partnerships
- Partnerships with other public groups
Contact: Katherine Hagman (hagmanka@msu.edu)
Office of College Access Initiatives
The Office of College Access Initiatives (CAI) provides academic enrichment programs to high school students in the Lansing area in order to increase the number of youth from disadvantaged backgrounds who complete high school and enroll in post-secondary education.
Broader Impacts Areas
- Youth/K-12 programs and partnerships
- Increasing opportunities for underrepresented groups
Contact: Office of College Access Initiatives (ocai@msu.edu)
Office for Public Engagement and Scholarship
The Office for Public Engagement and Scholarship provides consultation to faculty on writing the evaluation sections of grant proposals and designing evaluations of their projects. They are also able to connect faculty with qualified evaluators to evaluate their projects.
Broader Impacts Areas
- Grantwriting and support
- Interdisciplinary collaborations
- Partnerships with other public groups
Contact: Miles McNall (mcnall@msu.edu)
Spartan Youth Programs
Michigan State University's Spartan Youth Programs offer a wide range of exciting opportunities for youth to improve their knowledge and skills in specific subject areas. Programs are available to serve all age ranges from pre-kindergarten to high school.
Broader Impacts Areas
- Youth/K-12 programs and partnerships
- Increasing opportunities for underrepresented groups
