Broader Impacts of Science on Society
Cambridge University Press, 10/31/2019
EAN 9781108434287, ISBN10: 1108434282
Paperback, 320 pages, 23.4 x 15.6 x 1.9 cm
Language: English
How do scientists impact society in the twenty-first century? Many scientists are increasingly interested in the impact that their research will have on the public. Scientists likewise must answer the question above when applying for funding from government agencies, particularly as part of the 'Broader Impacts' criterion of proposals to the US National Science Foundation. This book equips scientists in all disciplines to do just that, by providing an overview of the origins, history, rationale, examples, and case studies of broader impacts, primarily drawn from the author's experiences over the past five decades. Beyond including theory and evidence, it serves as a 'how to' guide for best practices for scientists. Although this book primarily uses examples from the NSF, the themes and best practices are applicable to scientists and applications around the world where funding also requires impacts and activities that benefit society.
Preface
1. Introduction – science, STEM, and society
2. NSF and broader impacts
3. Innovation, opportunity, and integration
4. Communication and dissemination
5. Promoting yourself and optimizing impact
6. Collaboration, authorship, and networks
7. Strategic versus curiosity science
8. Know your audience
9. Diversity, equity, and inclusion
10. Mentoring and role models
11. Formal K–12 education and partners
12. Higher education
13. Informal STEM learning in Museums and beyond
14. Public participation and community (citizen) science
15. Computers and cyber impacts
16. Developing a broader impacts plan
17. Project management and sustainability
18. Were you successful? – evaluation and metrics
19. Wrap-up, the future, and broader impacts 3.0
References
Index.