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Broader Impacts:

Broader Impacts:. M eaningful L inks b etween R esearch and Societal B enefits October 17, 2013. Julie Risien I Center for Research on Lifelong STEM Learning I Julie.Risien@oregonstate.edu. Broader Impacts Defined.

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Broader Impacts:

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  1. Broader Impacts: Meaningful Links between Research and Societal Benefits October 17, 2013 Julie Risien I Center for Research on Lifelong STEM Learning I Julie.Risien@oregonstate.edu

  2. Broader Impacts Defined • Communicating research to diverse publics in order to build a more scientifically literate and technically competent society. • Training the next generation of professionals and academics especially in STEM fields. • Broadening the participation of underrepresented groups. • Enhancing infrastructure for research and education. • Creating innovative new business opportunities. • Other strategies for advancing society’s health & well-being. Center for Research on Lifelong STEM Learning

  3. Recent Changes to NSF Guidelines • • Advance knowledge and specific desired societal outcomes. • • Explore creative, original, or potentially transformative concepts. • • A clear plan based on a sound rationale and research. • • A mechanism for assessing success. • • A qualified individual, team, or organization. • • Sufficient resources to carry out proposed activities. • • Efforts that can be aggregated and/or are part of an institution wide-effort. Center for Research on Lifelong STEM Learning

  4. I want to do my research, not outreach! My research really matters and I’ll make sure everyone benefits! My research is important, but there’s not enough time or money to do Broader Impacts Center for Research on Lifelong STEM Learning

  5. Think Broadly Center for Research on Lifelong STEM Learning

  6. OSU’s Invitational Workshop – December 2012 • A strategic approach to broader impacts to improve competitiveness • Identify the specific tools & supports investigators need • OPPORTUNITIES • Supporting OSU’s Mission as a Land Grant University; • Positioning OSU for Success; and • Supporting the OSU Strategic Plan and Research Agenda. • CHALLENGES • Culture and Rewards • Capacity and Tradeoffs • Connections and Maximizing Existing Capacity Center for Research on Lifelong STEM Learning

  7. Recommendations Center for Research on Lifelong STEM Learning

  8. Your Role – The Basics • Excel at Broader Impacts – be competitive • Find the right partners and include them early • Tap into existing resources • Design activities in context • Determine your long-term broader impacts goals Center for Research on Lifelong STEM Learning

  9. Thank you Center for Research on Lifelong STEM Learning http/:stem.science@oregonstate.edu Julie.Risien@oregonstate.edu Center for Research on Lifelong STEM Learning

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