Steps of the Broader Impacts Process
Are you looking for help in your efforts to reach broader public audiences with your research? Then you’ve come to the right place! CU Science Discovery is here to help. Science Discovery considers youÌýto be the expert in research, and their team toÌýbe the experts in education and outreach. Don’t stress about designing Broader Impacts (BI) activitiesÌýor how to get started. Reach out to Science DiscoveryÌýbefore you begin writing your proposal - we'reÌýhappy to help provideÌýguidance, textÌýand relevant budget advice. Interested in learning about other Broader Impact providers on campus? Start exploring the Broader Impacts Network database.Ìý
How to get started:
Approximately 2 months prior to your proposal submission deadline, before you begin putting pen to paper,Ìýcontact Broader Impacts Liaison, Alexandra Rose. She is available to help guide you through the BIÌýprocessÌýand give you suggestions for how to create BI activities that maximize your impact while using your time and lab's resources efficiently to create realistic but worthwhile outcomes.Ìý
Some things to consider prior toÌýreaching out to us:
- It is necessary to connect with Science DiscoveryÌýapproximately 2 months prior toÌýyour proposal submission deadline. This is imperative for allowing enough time to adequately work through the details of your proposal.
- Who is your audience? Are you looking to share your research with kindergartners, high school students or the public at large? This helps determine theÌýdirection your BIÌýproposal will take.
- How much time do you have to dedicate to your BIÌýefforts? Are there others in your lab that can help?
- What is your BIÌýbudget?
It is not necessary toÌýhaveÌýthe answers to all of these questions, but spend time considering them before you get in touch.
Ready to get started creating your Broader Impacts proposal? Contact Alexandra Rose via emailÌýto get started.Ìý
Broader Impacts Intake Form
CU Science Discovery is excited to support the designÌýand implementation of efficient and rewarding broader impact activiites. Our involvement ranges from providing advice and connections to help youÌýreach your goals to creating work that is crafted from your expertise and ideas.ÌýOur philosophy is that broader impacts work should integrate as seamlessly as possible into your research agenda, it should be a reflection of your lab’s interests and aptitudes, and ideally, it should be something that feels rewarding enough for you to want to do, even outside of a grant’s timeframe. We can't wait to work with you!