The CIRCLS Professional Development Tools section features information developed by CIRCLS, NSF, and a variety of stakeholders to provide guidance and examples to strengthen proposals, writing, research skills, and collaborations.
AI CIRCLS Resource: Community Partnerships in Research
During the AI CIRCLS series on community partnerships, we convened speakers with experience in
Broadening Perspectives on Broadening Participation in STEM Toolkit
A toolkit to support science engagement professionals who are developing strategic efforts to broaden
A Practical Guide to NSF Grant Writing
This document is written to provide some guidance around finding funding for your work.
CIRCLS’21: Gallery Walk
Gallery Walk posters from CIRCLS’21: Remake “Broadening” in Research on Emerging Technologies for Teaching
A Primer on Learning Theories by Shayan Doroudi
A primer on learning theories in education written primarily for undergraduates.
Discovery Research PreK-12 (DRK-12) Solicitation Webinars
Community for Advancing Discovery Research in Education (CADRE) hosted two webinars in July about
Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) Rubric for Broadening Participation in Computing (BPC).
Explore the BPC Rubric developed by CISE to guide PIs in crafting their plans.
Fairness in Artificial Intelligence Program Webinar
July 6, 2021: Fairness in Artificial Intelligence Program Webinar
BPCnet Resource Portal
Diversity Drives Innovation—Take Action to Broaden Participation in Computing (BPC)
NCWIT 101: Introduction to Diversifying Undergraduate Computing Programs
This self-guided course is designed for computing and IT faculty and administrators who are
NSF 101: Five tips for your Broader Impacts statement
Explore the five tips from NSF to help you write your Broader Impacts statement.
NSF Webinar for Dear Colleague Letter: Advancing Quantum Education and Workforce Development
Advancing Quantum Education and Workforce Development Webinar April 27, 2021 at 1-2:30 pm ET
Proceedings: 11th International Learning Analytics and Knowledge Conference (LAK21)
Link to the LAK21 proceedings.
U is a beautiful shape for your journal article. Version 2.0
U is a beautiful shape for your journal article. Version 2.0
NSF 101: Five tips on how to work with an NSF program officer
Explore the five tips from NSF program officers to help you work with them.
AI’s Impact on Research Virtual Forum
The first virtual forum in a three-part series examining the impact of AI in
Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning in a Time of Crisis
A weekly webinar series about good practices of learning together online Wednesdays, January 13th
NSF Prospective Program Officers Webinar
Watch the Webinar Passcode: .kcr0Zt4 Read the transcript Watch the NSF Research on Learning
AI and the Future of Learning: Expert Panel Report
Download the report (PDF)AI and the Future of Learning View Nov. 16, 2020 Webinar
Ambitious Mashups: Reflections on a Decade of Cyberlearning Research
Download the Report (PDF) Visit the Report Website Overview This report reflects on progress
How to Host Successful Virtual Scientific Advisory Boards
Virtual advisory meetings are an alternative to the common practice of a two-day, fly-in
