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Assistance with planning and implementing effective education and outreach activities Many agencies and organizations that provide research funding include outreach and education as a critical component of successful research proposals. The National Science Foundation has this as a “broader impacts” requirement. The National Pacific Research Board requires an education and outreach project component that communicates your results to non-scientific audiences. Other agencies provide direction to address community involvement or the integration of traditional and local ecological knowledge. The intent of these requirements is that you identify the significance of your research to society and you communicate your results possible to the audiences most directly affected by your research and also as broadly as possible to the general public. While you might find these requirements challenging, you will likely find that engaging in outreach and education is extremely rewarding. It’s your opportunity to share your knowledge and enthusiasm for the work you do and find other people outside the scientific community who care about the questions you are asking and the results. You can also inspire the next generation of scientists and scientifically-literate citizens. You are encouraged to use the resources below, compiled during the COSEE Alaska project. Contact Marilyn Sigman, COSEE Alaska Sea Grant Marine Education Specialist , (msigman at alaska.edu) for help in finding education partners, preparing specific proposals, and designing effective education and outreach activities for Alaska's coastal communities. Resources The Educational and Public Outreach Guide published by The Oceanography Society provides basic information for engaging in these activities. Topics include preparing education and outreach proposals, seeking out partnerships with educators and others, getting feedback, and frequently asked questions. Addressing the “broader impacts” requirements in National Science Foundation proposals
The North Pacific Research Board requires that research project proposals include a detailed plan and materials for communicating research results to non-scientific audiences, with a minimum of $2,000 for these activities in the proposal budget and budget detail in the budget narrative. See Community Involvement Tips for NPRB Proposals” (PDF, 105 KB). |
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