We are excited to host a Workshop on Broader Impacts in the Conference Center at Minot State University on April 17, 2024. 

The Workshop on Broader Impacts will be presented by the Center Advancing Research Impact in Society (ARIS).  ARIS works with U.S. and international scientists to build capacity, advance scholarship, grow partnerships and provide resources to demonstrate the impact of research to communities and society.

Workshop topics include

• 10:00 AM to Noon
  • Broader Impacts 101 - The NSF refers to broadening participation as “expanding efforts to increase participation from underrepresented groups and diverse institutions throughout the United States.” This session will explore broadening participation activities, why they are a priority for the NSF as well as other funding agencies, and how to plan, implement and assess them successfully. Several specific examples will be presented and discussed;
• 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
  • Building Collaborations & Partnerships for Broader Impact Activities - Developing and implementing successful broader impacts activities is often dependent on identifying the right BI partner(s) and establishing a productive collaboration. But, where do you go to find a good BI partner? What are the elements of a successful partnership? And, how can you ensure that the relationship is mutually beneficial for both members of the partnership? These and other questions will be explored in this interactive session; and
• 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
  • Building a Broader Impact Identity - Most researchers are comfortable thinking about and discussing their research identity — who they are as researchers and what contributions they hope to make to their discipline through their research over the course of their careers. It is far less common, however, for researchers to think about their impact identity — the lasting impacts they aspire to have on their community and on society, as a whole, through their broader impacts work. This interactive session will introduce the concept of a broader impacts identity and walk investigators through a process for starting to define their own BI identity. While any researcher is likely to benefit from this workshop, it is particularly relevant to early-career researchers (as well as to broader impacts professionals who work with researchers and can play a crucial role in helping them develop their BI identities).

Registration for the event is free.

This workshop is supported by the NSF EPSCoR RII Track-1 Award ND-ACES: New Discoveries in the Advanced Interface of Computation, Engineering, and Science (NSF OIA #1946202).

This spring, the Energy Sovereignty for Indigenous People (ESIP) Global Initiative, a collaboration of the University of North Dakota, Kansas State University, and North Dakota State University, is sponsoring workshops via Zoom that are open to all faculty and graduate students at North Dakota's NSF EPSCoR affiliated colleges and universities. We hope you will join us! Registration information is linked through the titles below.

Oftentimes when conducting research, especially with Tribal Nations and Communities, Research Universities enact their research agenda and cultural norms and take a paternalistic approach in collaborations. This approach does not allow for a foundation of mutual respect and expertise to be shared. It minimizes the knowledge, connection, and culture of these communities and the broader implications of research outcomes. This workshop series will focus on understanding the impact of colonization and current issues facing Native populations in our region and how we can utilize this knowledge to better inform research practices when working with Tribal Nations and other cultures.

Series 1 is no longer available.

For new instructors teaching can be overwhelming, especially in the current climate for higher education.  Classrooms can begin to feel bogged down with challenges and issues that detract from the joy of helping students learn and the excitement of fostering their curiosity and intellectual growth. This two-session series will center on the basics of creating effective learning environments that allow you and your students to focus on the positive social engagement that fosters their growth.

Session 1: Designing Effective Learning Environments

April 10^th from noon-1pm via Zoom.
Presenters: Wayne Seames and Anne Kelsch
Topics include: 1) learning modules 2) the learning taxonomy 3) the use of assessment instruments to ensure that your students engage with course material 4) blended and flipped instructional techniques 5) case studies, problem-based learning assignments and projects 6) generative AI and 7) special considerations for remote learners.

Session 2:  Techniques that Foster Engagement and Learning

April 15^th from noon-1pm via Zoom.
Presenters: Wayne Seames and Anne Kelsch
Topics include: 1) improving engagement 2) concept checking techniques 3) open ended questions 4) using case studies and problem-based learning PBL to increase engagement 6) tutorial videos and their importance for the current generation of learners, 7) using feedback technology 8) engagement with remote learners.

For many faculty at mid-career, especially in the current climate for higher education, our classrooms can begin to feel bogged down with challenges and issues that detract from the joy of helping students learn and witnessing their growth. In this two-session series we will focus on refreshing our teaching by getting back to the basics of creating an effective learning environment and regaining the sense of hope and inspiration that comes with seeing students learn. 

Session 1: Designing Effective Learning Environments

April 24^th from noon-1pm via Zoom.
Presenters: Wayne Seames and Anne Kelsch
Topics include: 1) the learning module method 2) addressing the learning taxonomy 3) the use of assessment instruments to ensure that your students engage with course material 4) designing blended and flipped instructional techniques 5) designing case studies, problem-based learning assignments and projects 6) generative AI and 7) special considerations for remote learners.

Session 2:  Techniques that Foster Learning

April 29^th from noon-1pm via Zoom.
Presenters: Wayne Seames and Anne Kelsch
Topics include: 1) organizing the classroom to improve engagement 2) concept checking techniques 3) open ended questions, 4) using case studies to increase engagement 5) using PBL assignments to increase engagement 6) tutorial videos and their importance for the current generation of learners, 7) using feedback technology – clickers, polls, etc., 8) engagement with remote learners

Learn how networking with others and forming collaborations can advance your academic career and enrich your academic activities and experiences.

Session 1: Networking and Collaborations

May 8^th from 11-noon via Zoom.
Presenters:  Wayne Seames and Daphne Pedersen

The University of North Dakota (UND), College of Education and Human Development is hosting a 1-day PreK-12 Literacy Conference on Wednesday, June 19, in Grand Forks, at the Memorial Union. Educators in the region are invited to attend Pages & Pathways: The Science of Learning: Literacy. All educators who attend are eligible to receive continuing education credit through UND. As an added incentive to attend and participate, the first 200 ND educators that sign up to attend the conference are eligible to earn 1 credit free of cost. Linda Diamond, co-author of several textbooks that align with the Science of Reading, and Salaam Green, the poet Laureate of Birmingham, Alabama, and a UND alumna, will be featured speakers. The conference will offer 28 professional learning sessions for attendees that focus on best practices on a range of literacy topics. Presenters will share a plethora of strategies that can be used across content areas, ideas to foster a life-long appreciation of reading, and support comprehension and learning.

The University of North Dakota (UND), College of Education and Human Development is hosting a 1-day PreK-12 STEM Conference on Thursday, August 1, in Grand Forks, at the Memorial Union. Educators in the region are invited to attend Pages & Pathways: The Science of Learning: STEM. All educators who attend are eligible to receive continuing education credit through UND. As an added incentive to attend and participate, the first 200 ND educators that sign up to attend the conference are eligible to earn 1 credit free of cost. The conference will feature 28 professional learning sessions led by enthusiastic presenters with an emphasis on best practices

A printable flyer is available for the PreK-12 Literacy and STEM conferences with QR codes to the registration site. More information about professional development opportunities for educators, including these face-to-face conferencesis available by calling 701-777-0488 or emailing  UND.courses@UND.edu.