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February
17
2026

The Essential Elements of a Successful Broader Impacts Plan

Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Zoom (VPRI)
Categories: MSU Partner Event Research & Scholarship

In addition to its intellectual merits, each proposal submitted to the National Science Foundation (NSF) is reviewed according to the merits of its broader impacts (BI) plan, or the benefits of the proposed research to society. Come to this workshop to learn more about NSF’s BI criteria and major BI goals, the essential elements of a […]

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February
17
2026

Spring 2026 Academic Lunch and Learn Sessions

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00pm
Zoom
Categories: Academic Career Paths Teaching & Learning
Tags: Academics

Join us for these opportunities to learn, connect with others, and make meaningful contributions–to share excitement about one’s field with other learners, to advance the knowledge base, and to use one’s expertise to address pressing issues at MSU and in the broader society. Faculty and academic staff in all appointment types are invited to attend. […]

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February
12
2026

NCFDD: SKILL #2: How to Align Your Time with Your Priorities

Thursday, February 12, 2026, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Zoom
Categories: Academic Career Paths MSU Partner Event

Offered by the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD) **Please join us on Zoom for this presentation** Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 829 2936 4487 Passcode: 263146 Grab your strategic plan and learn the secret to making it work day-to-day and week-to-week! How to Align Your Time with Your Priorities is a step-by-step […]

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February
12
2026

NIH Specific Aims Peer Review Workshop

Thursday, February 12, 2026 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM EST
Zoom (VPRI)
Categories: MSU Partner Event Research & Scholarship
Tags: Research Faculty Research Staff

Participants in this workshop will receive feedback from peers and MSU Research Development Specialists to help them revise a draft of their Specific Aims page. Participants will be placed in groups of three and will both give and receive feedback to improve their Specific Aims page with two other participants in the workshop, as well […]

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February
12
2026

Critical Friends Peer Mentoring Session

February 12, 2026 from 9:00 - 10:00 AM EST
Categories: Leadership Development

This opportunity is open to all department chairs, school directors, associate deans in non-departmentally organized colleges and directors of academic programs similar to departments/schools. This program will focus on developing a community of peers, by providing a venue to give and receive effective feedback and promote group problem solving. Used at the Big Ten Academic […]

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February
10
2026

Community Conversations: The Elements of Community Partnerships

Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Zoom (UOE)
Categories: MSU Partner Event Research & Scholarship
Tags: Academic Staff Faculty Instructors

This session will discuss elements of strong partnerships to effectively co-create community-engaged learning opportunities for students. Hear examples of successful faculty-community partnerships, discuss considerations for initiating and sustaining partnerships, and explore resources to assist you in partnership development or enhancement. Register to Attend

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February
6
2026

Community-Engaged Scholarship Write-In

Friday, February 6, 2026, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Zoom and Kellogg Center, Room 93
Categories: MSU Partner Event Research & Scholarship Teaching & Learning
Tags: Academic Staff Faculty Graduate Students

Attention: Faculty, Academic Staff, and Graduate Students Would scheduling regular, specific times to write about your outreach or engagement work be helpful? If so, please join us on the first Friday of each month for three hours of dedicated time to advance your scholarship. Past participants have written journal articles, grant proposals, book chapters, theses […]

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February
5
2026

Navigating the NSF CAREER

Thursday, February 5, 2026, 12:00 - 1:00 PM EST
Categories: MSU Partner Event Research & Scholarship
Tags: Research Faculty Research Staff

The NSF CAREER Award is one of the most prestigious opportunities for early-career faculty, providing five years of support for a project that integrates research and education to shape your academic trajectory. This session will clarify what sets CAREER apart from standard grants, including its distinctive requirements, single-investigator focus, and emphasis on long-term vision. We’ll […]

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February
3
2026

Discover the Benefits of NCFDD Membership

February 3, 2026 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM EST

You’re Invited: Discover the Benefits of NCFDD Membership As a valued member of the Michigan State University academic community, we invite you to join an NCFDD information session to learn how our institutional membership with the NCFDD can support your professional growth. In this session, you’ll learn: What the NCFDD is and how it serves faculty, graduate […]

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January
30
2026

NCFDD Every Career Chapter Needs a Plan

Friday, January 30, 2025, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Zoom
Categories: Academic Career Paths MSU Partner Event
Tags: Faculty Postdocs

Offered by the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD) **Please join us on Zoom for this presentation** Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 853 0941 2965 Passcode: 006386 Register Here At the NCFDD, we invite members to think of their lives as a book with many chapters. Whether you are a graduate student who […]

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