{"id":43,"date":"2025-12-17T21:59:26","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T21:59:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.research.colostate.edu\/rao\/?page_id=43"},"modified":"2025-12-17T21:59:51","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T21:59:51","slug":"broader-impacts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.research.colostate.edu\/rao\/preparation\/faculty-development\/broader-impacts\/","title":{"rendered":"Broader Impacts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-divider-energy-green is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cBroader Impacts should be viewed as an opportunity for us to apply the creativity\u00a0that we exercise with intellectual merit to identifying and articulating how the results of\u00a0our research have the potential to benefit society and to contribute to the achievement\u00a0of a growing list of desired societal outcomes. Broader Impacts exhorts us to go beyond our\u00a0traditional notions. . .to actively promoting the contributions of our scientific knowledge\u00a0to policy, our economy, our culture, and pressing societal needs.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">\u2013 Robert Frodeman, et al.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Broader Impacts is one of two review criteria that all NSF proposals are evaluated against. The Broader Impacts criterion encompasses the potential to benefit society and contribute to the achievements of specific, desired societal outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some Broader Impacts considerations include . . .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Promote teaching, training, and\/or learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhance infrastructure for research and education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Broaden participation of underrepresented groups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Broad dissemination and results<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These efforts towards Broader Impacts must be&nbsp;clearly articulated and labeled&nbsp;in NSF CAREER proposals.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/open?id=15puRTK1gphxdmfrBZMJe7P5DxzAE76Jp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check here for Broader Impacts Review Criteria<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsf.gov\/od\/oia\/special\/broaderimpacts\/\">Check here for more information on the NSF Broader Impacts initiative<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact Meghan Suter (<a href=\"mailto:Meghan.suter@colostate.edu\">Meghan.Suter@colostate.edu<\/a>) for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">RAO facilitates partnerships with internal and external partners with insights into Broader Impact partnerships:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Peter Nelson<\/td><td>Alliance Partnership; Past NSF CAREER recipient<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:Peter.Nelson@colostate.edu\">Peter.Nelson@colostate.edu<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Andrew Warnock<\/td><td>CNS Education &amp; Outreach Center<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:Andrew.Warnock@colostate.edu\">Andrew.Warnock@colostate.edu<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Adam Pearlman<\/td><td>Little Shop of Physics<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:physicsadam@gmail.com\">physicsadam@gmail.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Julie Maertens<\/td><td>CSU STEM Center<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:jamaertens@gmail.com\">jamaertens@gmail.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Karen Falkenberg<\/td><td>TILT<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:Karen.Falkenberg@colostate.edu\">Karen.Falkenberg@colostate.edu<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bridgette Johnson<\/td><td>CSU MURALS; B\/AACC<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:Bridgette.Johnson@colostate.edu\">Bridgette.Johnson@colostate.edu<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aaron Benally<\/td><td>Diversity Programs in Engineering; COE Outreach<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:Aaron.Benally@colostate.edu\">Aaron.Benally@colostate.edu<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Anne Cleary<\/td><td>Former NSF PO<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:Anne.Cleary@colostate.edu\">Anne.Cleary@colostate.edu<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Brian Jones<\/td><td>Little Shop of Physics<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:physicsjones@gmail.com\">physicsjones@gmail.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ernie Chavez<\/td><td>CSU STEM Center<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:Ernest.Chavez@colostate.edu\">Ernest.Chavez@colostate.edu<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gilbert John<\/td><td>Former NSF PO<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:Gilbert.John@colostate.edu\">Gilbert.John@colostate.edu<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kate Huyvaert &amp; Kim Kita<\/td><td>Todos Santos\/Study Abroad<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:Kate.Huyvaert@colostate.edu\">Kate.Huyvaert@colostate.edu<\/a>;&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:Kim.Kita@colostate.edu\">Kim.Kita@colostate.edu<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oscar Felix<\/td><td>Associate VP for Diversity<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:Oscar.Felix@colostate.edu\">Oscar.Felix@colostate.edu<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tammi Vacha-Haase<\/td><td>Graduate Center for Diversity &amp; Access<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:Tammi.Vacha-Haase@colostate.edu\">Tammi.Vacha-Haase@colostate.edu<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Becki Atadero<\/td><td>Exploring Inclusive Engineering Identities through Curriculum Change<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:Rebecca.Atadero@colostate.edu\">Rebecca.Atadero@colostate.edu<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Troy Holland<\/td><td>Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:Troy.Holland@colostate.edu\">Troy.Holland@colostate.edu<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Melissa Burt<\/td><td>ESMEI REU<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:Melissa.Burt@colostate.edu\">Melissa.Burt@colostate.edu<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jamie Neilson<\/td><td>Chemistry REU<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:Jamie.Neilson@colostate.edu\">Jamie.Neilson@colostate.edu<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Melissa Burt<\/td><td>Teen Science Cafe<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:Melissa.Burt@colostate.edu\">Melissa.Burt@colostate.edu<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Proposal Development Quick Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grantseeking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.research.colostate.edu\/rao\/?page_id=44\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"44\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SPIN<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grants.gov\/search-grants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grants.gov<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/grants.nih.gov\/funding\/searchguide\/index.html#\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NIH Funding<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/new.nsf.gov\/funding\/opportunities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NSF Funding<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Early Career<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/researchtraining.nih.gov\/career\/early-career\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NIH Early Research Career Development<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/new.nsf.gov\/funding\/opportunities\/faculty-early-career-development-program-career\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NSF CAREER<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NIH Proposals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/grants.nih.gov\/grants\/how-to-apply-application-guide.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Apply \u2013 Application Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/grants.nih.gov\/grants\/how-to-apply-application-guide\/format-and-write\/write-your-application.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Write Your Application<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/grants.nih.gov\/grants\/how-to-apply-application-guide\/format-and-write\/format-attachments.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Forms Directory<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/grants.nih.gov\/grants\/forms\/biosketch.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Biosketch Formatting<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NSF Proposals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsf.gov\/pubs\/policydocs\/pappg22_1\/index.jsp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Proposal &amp; 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