Events

This webinar will examine the key trends shaping the future of HBCUs, including enrollment, funding, STEM innovation, technology, demographic shifts, and public policy. Participants will explore strategies that promote student success, institutional sustainability, workforce development, and emerging career pathways, while examining the value of partnerships among HBCUs, industry, government, alumni, and philanthropic organizations. Finally, attendees will gain practical insights into preserving the historic mission of HBCUs while adapting to the evolving demands of higher education and positioning their institutions for long-term excellence and impact. Presenter(s): Chaz Gipson and Karen Ford-Jackson 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

Whether you are a K-12, trade school, or university educator, please join us for a virtual, fireside chat to discuss AI in the classroom. Presenters Quincy Brown, Frances Carter-Johnson, and James Smith will discuss responsible and ethical AI use that strengthens and enhances education for lifelong learning. 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

Data are transforming nearly every aspect of higher education, scientific discovery, healthcare, and workforce development. Yet many educators, researchers, and institutional leaders have had little formal preparation in applying data science to their teaching, scholarship, program evaluation, or strategic decision-making. Data to Impact is a four-part professional development series designed to build practical data science capacity among faculty, researchers, administrators, and education leaders. Rather than focusing solely on programming or advanced analytics, the series demonstrates how data science can become a powerful tool for solving real-world problems, strengthening research, improving student outcomes, informing institutional decisions, and increasing competitiveness for grants and partnerships. Through interactive webinars, participants will progress from foundational concepts to real-world applications in STEM, education, research administration, and institutional leadership. By the end of the series, participants will leave with practical tools, new perspectives and an action plan for applying data science within their own disciplines and organizations. Presenter(s): Amaka Nwankwo Register

Participants will learn about the history of the International Space Station, key accomplishments thus far, key lessons learned, and how the ISS is helping to jump start the next generation of space stations in low Earth orbit. Presenter(s): Aprille Ericsson, Yulia Goreva, and Ken Wright Register

A focused session highlighting federal, foundation, and capacity-building opportunities to strengthen research infrastructure, student engagement, institutional partnerships, and innovation at HBCUs. Presenter(s): Jehnae Linkins, Shadei Laird Register

Mixed Methods Research Design and Analysis, Part II builds on the foundational concepts introduced in Part I (July 23) by again reviewing mixed methods research and the rationale for using multiple approaches. It also guides participants through a real-world example of the convergent parallel design. This section also covers data collection and analysis, along with important considerations and potential challenges of these designs. 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 Smith. Register

Jumping off a previous webinar on using the NSF resources for proposal preparation, this webinar delves into how to use the available resources from NSF for award management. This webinar is part of a series on NSF policies, guidelines, and review processes. Presenter(s): Sharmini Pitter Boghos and Jennifer Riehl Register

Outcomes and Evaluation in Research Proposals and Projects provides information on common types of outcomes in research, effective approaches to evaluation of outcomes, and distinguishing differences between research and evaluation. This webinar will assist researchers in developing rigorous, evidence-based plans for assessing clear, specific, measurable outcomes to determine the extent to which project goals are achieved. 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 Smith Register

Finding Non-federal Funding Opportunities that Align with Your Research Agenda explores strategies for identifying and securing non-federal funding opportunities that align with your research agenda in an increasingly complex and rapidly changing federal funding landscape. The presentation will highlight alternative pathways such as philanthropic foundations, state-level agencies, nonprofits, and mission-driven organizations. Participants will learn practical approaches for matching their research interests with funder priorities while maintaining the integrity and impact of their work. The session will also include tips for building sustainable funding pipelines and positioning research for broader community and institutional support. 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 Smith. Register

Funding opportunities for Research Infrastructure Building explores funding opportunities that help institutions build the research infrastructure necessary to advance research and education goals. This webinar will include aspects of research infrastructure such as IRB review, data collection and analysis platforms that work across multiple institutions, and data storage approaches, as well as physical infrastructure, given that many funding opportunities limit or disallow equipment expenditures. Presenters will share opportunities and lessons learned to enhance research capacity through infrastructure. 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 Smith. Register

Series Recap and Discussion: Writing a Compelling Research Proposal for Funding Join us for the culminating session of the Capacity Building for Applied STEM Education & Behavioral Sciences Research series. This interactive session will provide a brief recap of the initial guiding webinar from the series—Writing a Compelling Research Proposal for Funding—followed by facilitated breakout rooms to answer your most urgent questions and delve into discussion to learn together. Breakout groups will respond to participants' interests, focusing on topics for improving researching capacity and proposals by: Leveraging collaborations; Harnessing literature; Aligning research questions and methods; Establishing outcomes and evaluation; and/or Finding funding opportunities. Presenter(s): Toni Dancstep, Toya Frank, Naomi Hall-Byers, and Tori Smith Register