Broader Impacts Demystified (Invited)

Figuring out how to address NSF’s broader impacts merit review criterion presents a challenge for many investigators during proposal development. This presentation will offer tried and true tips for time-strapped scientists who find themselves wondering: What should I write in the broader impacts section? How can I pull together a plan that will favorably impress reviewers? Must I include education/outreach? How much funding should I allocate to support broader impacts? In addition to addressing to these sorts of questions, the author, who has worked on the development of broader impacts for hundreds of NSF proposals over the past seven years, will explain why doing an excellent job with broader impacts can be easier and more rewarding than many researchers imagine. A step-by-step how-to guide will be presented, and creative, reproducible strategies for achieving broader impacts will be highlighted.