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Introduction to the Broader Impact Wizard
Intro to COSEE NOW and background on why a Broader Impact Wizard
Broader Impacts Wizard walk through
Feedback and comments
Questions
Outline
COSEE NOWOcean Science Interdisciplinary Team
Education and Public Outreach Specialist with background in biological
oceanography
Microbiologist/scientist working on science
content and curriculum design
Senior Research Engineer and
Educator
Data visualization and technology specialist with a background in physical
oceanography
Science translator with a degree in fisheries and
education
Web developer and graphic artist working on
a variety of research projects in the Coastal
Ocean Observation Laboratory
COSEE NOWOcean Science Interdisciplinary Team
Vision: Criterion II Broader Impacts & Ocean Science Research
• Help scientists find their work more rewarding – a broader audience is interested
& participating in research– sense of contribution to society
• Funding opportunities are improved
• Recognized for service in the tenure and promotion process
1) Core objective (who and why) 2) Connection with an “educational
player/partner”
3) Statement of uniqueness – relate to educational literature
4) Evaluation plan
5) Budget for your proposed work.
Background
COSEE’s recommendations for success:
Professional Development for Scientists
Model for Translating Your Science
Deconstruct Your Science Through Concept Mapping
Deconstruct Your Science Though Storytelling
Understand How people learn
Build Knowledge in your audience
Broaden The reach of your science
5 Steps to Broader Impact Success
1: Audience 2: Budget
3: Activity
4: BI Project Description
5: Evaluation
Step 1: AudienceWhich audiences are you most interested in working with?
Determine what audience the PI would be comfortable working with, who would benefit from the science message and who should the science message reach.
Step 1a: Audience
Step 1a: Audience
Step 1b: Audience Relevance
Step 1b: Audience Relevance
Step 1c: Audience Venue
5 Steps to Broader Impact Success
1: Audience 2: Budget
3: Activity
4: BI Project Description
5: Evaluation
Step 2: Budget
5 Steps to Broader Impact Success
1: Audience 2: Budget
3: Activity
4: BI Project Description
5: Evaluation
Step 3a: Activity Selection
Don’t reinvent the wheel - leverage existing infrastructure and relationships
Step 3b: Activity Partner(s)
The BI Wizard strives to vet and endorse viable partners for scientists.
5 Steps to Broader Impact Success
1: Audience 2: Budget
3: Activity
4: BI Project Description
5: Evaluation
Step 4: BI Project Description
Step 4: BI Project Description
5 Steps to Broader Impact Success
1: Audience 2: Budget
3: Activity
4: BI Project Description
5: Evaluation
Step 5: Evaluation
Step 5: Evaluation
Scientists input/data
Helpful infoon audience
Activity notes
ObjectivesDrafted in Wizard
EvaluationPlan
Reminder about NSF criterion II
Literaturereview
Other Resources
Pre-Award Materials• EPO Guide• NSF’s Representative
Activities• References• Evaluation Manuals
Additional Guidance on Partnerships
Post Award Materials• Case studies• Next Steps• Additional funding for E&O
activities• Journals to publish the
results of your work
Stronger connection to learning sciences and effective practices
http://coseenow.net/scientist-resources
Questions
What are your recommendations for additions and next steps?
How can we promote/market the use of the BI Wizard to further test its utility?
Can you recommend funding streams to continue the development and testing of the Wizard?
Does the BI Wizard capture your important criteria for success?
