12:00–2:00 pm
ERC Atrium William Eckhardt Research Center Atrium, 5640 S Ellis Avenue
Broader Impacts Fair
All students, faculty, and postdocs are invited to the 2022 Broader Impacts Fair. Over 20 organizations will be represented, showcasing opportunities to engage in education, policy, and public outreach.
Date: Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Time: 12:00—2:00 pm
Location: William Eckhardt Research Center Atrium, 5640 S Ellis Avenue
Registration: REGISTER HERE. Please register to help us understand the Fair’s reach.
The National Science Foundation defines Broader Impacts as activities that contribute to the achievement of societally relevant outcomes such as
- full participation of women, persons with disabilities, and underrepresented minorities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM);
- improved STEM education and educator development at any level;
- increased public scientific literacy and public engagement with science and technology
- improved well-being of individuals in society;
- development of a diverse, globally competitive STEM workforce;
- increased partnerships between academia, industry, and others;
- improved national security.
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Workshop
Running concurrently with the Fair, first-year Ph.D. students and fourth-year College students are invited to a workshop to learn how to apply for the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP). The workshop is designed for students who plan to apply for the GRFP in Fall 2023. The workshop includes an overview of the award and important first steps you can take now to be ready to prepare the strongest possible application package next year.
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Location: William Eckhardt Research Center, 5640 S Ellis Avenue, Room 161
Registration: REGISTER HERE by September 27, 2022 to be assured a spot.
After the workshop, you can browse the Broader Impacts Fair in the Eckhardt Research Center’s Atrium. Come discover how you can get involved with these organizations to expand the impact of your research. Below is a list of the organizations that will be participating in this year’s Fair. Even if you are unable to attend the Fair, you are welcome to contact these organizations anytime to learn more about their volunteer opportunities.
