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
![AI CIRCLS Resource: Community Partnerships in Research](https://circls.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/CIRCLS-Logo_FINAL_prnt-150x150.png)
During the AI CIRCLS series on community partnerships, we convened speakers with experience in
Broadening Perspectives on Broadening Participation in STEM Toolkit
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A toolkit to support science engagement professionals who are developing strategic efforts to broaden
A Practical Guide to NSF Grant Writing
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This document is written to provide some guidance around finding funding for your work.
CIRCLS’21: Gallery Walk
![CIRCLS21 Convening](https://circls.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/CIRCLS21ConveningMegaphone-150x150.png)
Gallery Walk posters from CIRCLS’21: Remake “Broadening” in Research on Emerging Technologies for Teaching
A Primer on Learning Theories by Shayan Doroudi
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A primer on learning theories in education written primarily for undergraduates.
Discovery Research PreK-12 (DRK-12) Solicitation Webinars
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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).
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Explore the BPC Rubric developed by CISE to guide PIs in crafting their plans.
Fairness in Artificial Intelligence Program Webinar
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July 6, 2021: Fairness in Artificial Intelligence Program Webinar
BPCnet Resource Portal
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Diversity Drives Innovation—Take Action to Broaden Participation in Computing (BPC)
NCWIT 101: Introduction to Diversifying Undergraduate Computing Programs
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This self-guided course is designed for computing and IT faculty and administrators who are
NSF 101: Five tips for your Broader Impacts statement
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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
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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)
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Link to the LAK21 proceedings.
U is a beautiful shape for your journal article. Version 2.0
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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
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Explore the five tips from NSF program officers to help you work with them.
AI’s Impact on Research Virtual Forum
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The first virtual forum in a three-part series examining the impact of AI in
Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning in a Time of Crisis
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A weekly webinar series about good practices of learning together online Wednesdays, January 13th
NSF Prospective Program Officers Webinar
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Watch the Webinar Passcode: .kcr0Zt4 Read the transcript Watch the NSF Research on Learning
AI and the Future of Learning: Expert Panel Report
![AI and the Future of Learning: Expert Panel Report](https://circls.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/CIRCLS-AIReport-Cover-150x150.png)
Download the report (PDF)AI and the Future of Learning View Nov. 16, 2020 Webinar
Ambitious Mashups: Reflections on a Decade of Cyberlearning Research
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Download the Report (PDF) Visit the Report Website Overview This report reflects on progress
How to Host Successful Virtual Scientific Advisory Boards
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Virtual advisory meetings are an alternative to the common practice of a two-day, fly-in