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Broader Impacts

Broader Impacts. Sherita Moses-Whitlow 07/09/09. Disclaimer. This research is based on the study of six grants, and therefore is by no means a statistical representation of complete data. Outline. Definition of Broader Impacts (BI)

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Broader Impacts

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  1. Broader Impacts Sherita Moses-Whitlow 07/09/09

  2. Disclaimer • This research is based on the study of six grants, and therefore is by no means a statistical representation of complete data.

  3. Outline • Definition of Broader Impacts (BI) • Relation of BI to the Mission of the National Science Foundation • Categories of Broader Impacts • Examples of Broader Impacts • Specific Considerations for Funding • Purpose of Project • Comparison/Contrast of Awarded Proposals and Declined Proposals • Analysis • Conclusion

  4. Definition of Broader Impacts • According to James L. Ritchie-Dunham, Chief Strategist at the Institute for Strategic Clarity and Associate in the Psychology Department at Harvard University, Broader Impacts are a demonstration of: • (1) the strategic probabilities in the seemingly impossible in societalcollaboration; • (2) the ability to hear and act with the voice of a broad, vulnerable collective, in deep conflict with its stakeholders; • (3) the capacity of local leaders to lead these processes; and • (4) the integration of efforts across global action networks Ritchie-Dunham, James L. (2001). Managing from Clarity: Identifying, Aligning, and Leveraging Strategic Resources. Chichester: Wiley. ISBN 0-471-49731-2

  5. Broader Impacts Relate to the Mission of NSF The purposes of Broader Impacts as they relate to the mission of the National Science Foundation are • To promote the progress of science • To advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare • To secure the national defense (NSF Act of 1950)

  6. Categories of Broader Impacts (5) I. Advance discovery and understanding while promoting teaching, training, and learning II. Broaden participation of underrepresented groups III. Enhance infrastructure for research and education IV. Broaden dissemination to enhance scientific and technological understanding V. Show benefits to society

  7. Examples I. Advance discovery and understanding • Training graduate students • Mentoring postdoctoral researchers & jr. faculty • Involving undergrads in research • Participating in recruitment, training, and professional development of K-12 mathematics and science teachers • Presentations to local high school to foster interest in STEM fields

  8. Examples II. Participation of underrepresented groups • Establishing collaborations with students and faculty from institutions and organizations serving women, minorities, disabled, and other groups in stem fields • National Organization for Women (Education & Title IX, Women in Science, etc.) • HBCUs • http://www.access-board.gov/links/disability.htm

  9. Examples III. Enhance infrastructure for research & education • Establishing collaborations with researchers in industry and government laboratories • Developing partnerships with international academic institutions and organizations • Building networks of US colleges and universities

  10. Examples IV. Broaden dissemination enhancing scientific and technological understanding • By presenting results of research and education projects in formats useful to students, scientists and engineers, members of congress, teachers, and the general public

  11. Examples V. Benefits to society • When results of research are applied to other fields of science and technology • To create start up companies • To improve commercial technology • To inform public policy • To enhance national security

  12. There are two areas the NSF gives special consideration when considering funding decisions (www.nsf.gov): II. Participation of underrepresented groups Integrating Diversity Enabling participation of ALL citizens is essential to the health and vitality of science and engineering NSF deems it central to the programs, projects, and activities it considers and supports III. Enhance infrastructure for research & education Integrating Research Foster integration through the programs, projects and activities it supports at academic and research institutions Provide opportunities for responsibilities as researchers, educators, students Specific Considerations for Funding

  13. Purpose of Project According to the National Science Foundation, while most researchers understand Intellectual Merit, experience shows that many researchers have a less than clear understanding of the meaning of Broader Impacts As we analyze the Broader Impacts of successful and unsuccessful grants, we will determine how thorough each proposer meets the criteria specified, thereby revealing the importance of this requirement in research proposals

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  15. Criterion 1 - Successful

  16. Criterion 2

  17. Criterion 3

  18. Criterion 4

  19. Criterion 5

  20. Criterion 1 - Unsuccessful

  21. Criterion 2

  22. Criterion 3

  23. Criterion 4

  24. Criterion 5

  25. Analysis • Successful • Proposals 1 and 3 did not meet requirement for criterion 2, but they did meet the other 4 criteria • Unsuccessful • Proposal 4 did not meet the requirement for criterion 2 • Proposal 6 did not meet the requirement for criteria 2 or 4 • Proposal 5 did not meet any of the requirements for the criteria of Broader Impacts

  26. Conclusion • I feel that three successful and three unsuccessful analyses were insufficient to determine the influence of Broader Impacts on funded proposals • However, of the grants analyzed, it was clear that the Broader Impacts of the successful grants were more developed, inclusive and thorough • Therefore, take care to address each criterion listed for a better chance at being awarded

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