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This webinar will highlight why it's essential to select the right research design and methodology for your study, covering the main features of each. Research design acts as the plan that shapes your project, helping you address your research questions or goals. Research methodology puts this plan into action by outlining the techniques and processes used to gather and analyze data. Both are key to ensuring your research is thorough and systematic. The webinar will also share strategies and practical advice for choosing suitable methods and combining different study elements logically to answer your research questions effectively. This webinar is part of the series: Capacity Building for Applied STEM Education and Behavioral Sciences Research. Presenter(s): Toni Dancstep, Toya Frank, Naomi Hall-Byers, Tori Rhoulac Smith Register

Please join us for a virtual, fireside chat to discuss intentional, purposeful, ethical and strategic AI utilization and development. Presenters Quincy Brown, Frances Carter-Johnson, and James Smith will discuss responsible and ethical AI use that strengthens and enhances society. Attendees are invited to add questions or topics for discussion when registering for the event. Presenter(s): Frances Carter-Johnson, James Smith, Quincy Brown. Register

There's no shortage of assumptions about where federal research money goes and which institutions get it — but what do the numbers say? This webinar draws on national survey data to walk through the real landscape of university R&D expenditures by agency, field, and institution type. You will learn how to access the data sets, including a hands-on demo of the data tools so you can explore and benchmark on your own. Presenter(s): Josh Trapani Register

Methods for Conducting Research with Community: PAR, CBR, & RPP explores three approaches to conducting research with communities: Participatory Action Research (PAR), Community-Based Research (CBR), and Research-Practice Partnerships (RPPs). Participants will learn the core principles of each methodology, examine commonly used research methods, and explore practical strategies for building ethical, collaborative, and impactful partnerships with communities. This session will highlight how researchers can move toward more impactful approaches grounded in trust, reciprocity, shared decision-making, and action. This webinar is part of the series: Capacity Building for Applied STEM Education and Behavioral Sciences Research. Presenter(s): Toni Dancstep, Toya Frank, Naomi Hall-Byers, and Tori Rhoulac Smith. Register

Three years in the making, the NSB’s report provides recommendations on how to improve the merit review process in the current environment while still upholding the mission of the US National Science Foundation. Participants in this webinar will learn about the new NSB updates to the NSF Merit Review process and how it may impact proposal submission and review going forward. This webinar is part of a series on NSF policies, guidelines, and review processes. Presenter(s): Sharmini Pitter-Boghos and Jennifer Riehl Register

Jumping off a previous webinar on using the resources to find funding opportunities and address pre-submission questions, this webinar dives into how to use the available resources from NSF for proposal preparation. Topics covered include using the PAPPG and associated resources on NSF’s website to prepare proposals, and common questions and mistakes. This webinar is part of a series on NSF policies, guidelines, and review processes. Presenter(s): Sharmini Pitter Boghos and Jennifer Riehl Register