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Event Category: Research & Scholarship

October
15
2024

The Essential Elements of a Successful Broader Impacts Plan

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 […]

October
3
2024

Introduction to NIH and Planning a Successful Proposal

Thursday, October 3rd, 2024, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

This webinar will provide an overview of the structure of the NIH and several funding mechanisms. Attendees will learn tips for planning a successful NIH proposal, including how to search the RePORTER website, identify an optimal institute and study section, and prepare to meet with a Program Officer. Register to Attend

September
26
2024

Applying for Foundation Funding: Learn from Success Stories

Thursday, September 26th, 2024, 11:00 am thru Thursday, October 3rd, 2024, 12:00 pm

Please join us for a panel discussion about how to secure private foundation funding. The discussion will focus on how private foundations work, what they fund, and best practices for securing funding. MSU faculty will share their successful experiences applying for foundation funding and discuss how the process differs from applying for federal grants. Participants […]

September
10
2024

Mapping the Societal Impact of Your Research: Articulating Your Impact Goals and Pathways to Research Impacts

Researchers are more effective in accomplishing the intended societal impacts of their research when they have taken the time to consider their short- and long-term research impact goals. Come to this hands-on workshop to develop your impact identity, goals, and pathways for achieving societal impacts for your next funded project and throughout your career. By […]

April
16
2024

Broader Impacts Writing Retreat

Tuesday, April 16th, 2024, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center @ 219 South Harrison Road, East Lansing, Michigan, 48824, United States

Spend a full day away from your everyday responsibilities with MSU’s Broader Impacts (BI) consultants working on the BI plan for your next National Science Foundation (NSF) proposal. We will start with a quick overview of the fundamentals of broader impacts and an introduction to the ARIS Broader Impacts Toolkit, a suite of online tools […]

April
12
2024

Figures Matter: How to use Design Concepts to Elevate your Grant Proposal

Friday, April 12th, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Figures can tell a compelling story, yet researchers often overlook their full potential. In this webinar, you will learn about the important role figures play in grant proposals and how to use them to your advantage. We will look at basic design principles, best practices, accessibility, and the significance of your ‘Figure 1.’ By comparing […]

April
12
2024

Community-Engaged Research for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Speaker Series

Friday, April 12th, 2024, 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Reciprocal Research: A Guidebook for Centering Community in Partnership with Indigenous Nations Friday, Apr 12, 2024 9:00 – 11:00 am | Zoom Register Are you interested in conducting research in partnership with Tribal Nations? Michigan is home to 12 federally recognized Tribal Nations and three Tribal land-grant colleges. Through scenario-based learning and interactive discussion, this […]

March
26
2024

Creative Conversations: Creating Equitable Arts and Cultural Community-Engaged Partnerships—A Panel on the Impact of Museum-Community Partnerships

Tuesday, March 26th, 2024, 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Are you interested in learning how to create new arts and cultural community-engaged partnerships with museums? Are you new to working with museums as partners in creating activities for community-engaged social change? This workshop will introduce you to the directors of the MSU Broad Art Museum and the MSU Museum—and some of their community partners—who […]

March
14
2024

NSF CAREER Proposal Panel Discussion

Thursday, March 14th, 2024, 10:00 am - 11:30 am

In this panel discussion, participants will gain insights on how to write successful CAREER proposals that integrate their research and education plans. The panel includes Angela Wilson, University Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and former Director of the Chemistry Division of the National Science Foundation, along with MSU faculty who are recent recipients of NSF CAREER […]

March
11
2024

The Community-Engaged Learning Student Experience

Monday, March 11th, 2024, 1:30 pm - 2:50 pm
Zoom (UOE)

This session will help practitioners think through the community-engaged learning experience from the student perspective. What are the benefits and challenges for our students, and what is our responsibility as practitioners to ensure students are prepared? How can we really work toward a transformative learning experience? Register here