Advancing Social Impact in NSF Funded STEM Research

Advancing Social Impact in NSF-Funded STEM Research​: Equity-Centered Design, Broader Impacts & Research Institutional Strategy​ NSF Broader Impacts are reviewed with equal weight to Intellectual Merit, yet many proposals struggle to demonstrate measurable, research-aligned societal benefit. This webinar provides research administrators with a practical framework for strengthening Broader Impacts through equity-centered design, strategic planning, and institutional infrastructure. Participants will explore NSF expectations, common proposal weaknesses, evaluation planning strategies, and scalable administrative models. Through interactive discussion and a real-world case study, attendees will gain tools to guide faculty toward competitive, compliant, and community-engaged STEM research proposals. Amaka Nwankwo, Jehnae Linkins