Education and Outreach Expo
What are Broader Impacts?
Broader Impacts are one of the two merit review criteria for proposals submitted to the National Science Foundation.
Presenters
AggiE-Challenge – This Engineering Academic and Student Affairs (EASA) program is designed to provide engineering undergraduates opportunities to collaborate on multidisciplinary teams and work directly with faculty and graduate students in developing solutions for grand engineering challenges facing our society. The program is open to students from freshman to senior level and participants can pursue projects of interest to them and in departments outside their major. Students enroll in and ENGR 291 or 491 section specific to the faculty project. Since 2012, the program attracted more than 2,000 registrations. The program provides faculty an opportunity to identify students across the college with relevant skills to support their research.
Aggie STEM – This program provides STEM educators with tools necessary for advancements in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The Aggie STEM Summer Camps (ASSC) give students real world experiences in STEM education through inquiry learning and provide a world-class university experience with Texas A&M University professors in STEM fields.
Center for Teaching Excellence – Offers instructional professional development for those engaged in the teaching mission of Texas A&M University. Whether you teach in a traditional classroom setting, within the campus learning management system, or utilize a hybrid format- our team can assist you with creating and maintain an effective and efficient learning environment that supports student success. The Center assists faculty with identifying methods appropriate to the educational broader impacts of proposals. Educational Consultants can advise on connecting proposal outcomes to student learning outcomes for a course, selecting instructional strategies aligned with outcomes, and identifying assessments to gather evidence of student learning. A letter of collaboration can be provided. Faculty can also learn about the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) as a potential component of their project.
The Center for Managed Technology Services (CMTS) within Texas A&M AgriLife Information Technology is a system of systems innovation transforming how research entities manage, share, and sustain technology capacity. Operating within a cost recovery framework, CMTS offers shared human capital in technology, compliance, and research lifecycle practices, increasing productivity without increasing cost. Through standardized 52-hour service blocks, research engage systems engineers, cloud architects, developers, security and compliance specialists, and data scientists across diverse technology domains. This same secure, compliant infrastructure enables broader impacts, including dissemination, public engagement, digital training, and research participation. By embedding security and compliance across all services, CMTS modernizes research environments and supports a collaborative ecosystem in which Texas A&M System Researchers can lead innovation efficiently and sustainably.
The Center on Disability and Development (CDD) is Texas A&M’s University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). We work on improving lifelong opportunities and services for individuals with disabilities, their families, and the community through education, research, and service.
iGROW- is a four-year pre-employment and leadership-training program for up to 20 students with disabilities per year who are currently enrolled in high school (ages 14-22). The purpose of the program is to provide a training environment to support students gain the necessary skills and experiences in work readiness in order to successfully transition into postsecondary education and/or competitive integrated employment.
PATHS – Our mission is to provide training to prepare individuals to enter the competitive workforce using innovative, research-based training that improves and enhances individuals’ Professionalism, Self-determination, Self-advocacy and Leadership skills.
Aggie ACHIEVE exists as an accommodation to assist college students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to successfully attend college. Aggie ACHIEVE supports both students and faculty by bridging communication between the student and the professor. Prior to the start of the semester, the students and faculty along with ACHIEVE staff participate in an ILA (Individual Learning Agreement) meeting. During this meeting, faculty provide the student and program staff with the course information, expectations, etc. The student will provide information regarding support and accommodation he/she may need. Aggie ACHIEVE provides Study Hall support (minimum of 4 hours per week) for each student to be successful in their courses. ACHIEVE students can receive additional support from Disability Resources including note-taker assistance, extended time on assignments/tests, alternate assignments, and testing options (ACHIEVE students can submit PowerPoint presentations or have shortened tests). The accommodations are discussed as a team during the ILA. Each member of the ILA meeting is provided with a copy of the ILA agreement. Additional faculty support includes open communication with the program if there is an issue and or additional supports are needed. At the end of the semester, faculty completes an end-of-semester ILA to provide feedback on the students’ performance, their experience teaching and ACHIEVE student and if the faculty would like to continue the partnership with Aggie ACHIEVE.
Chemistry Outreach – The Department of Chemistry takes an active role in community outreach, local primary and secondary education, and hosting events to positively affect the future of chemical education. Every year, our feature event – the annual Chemistry Open House & Science Exploration Gallery – is hosted at the ILSQ laboratory building. Typically visited by over 1,000 guests, this event brings together the Department’s researchers, different programs on campus, and those intrigued by science. Throughout the year, the Chemistry Road Show, a mobile set of demonstration experiments, is presented to schools throughout Texas and at other public events with the aim to both entertain and educate students using chemistry. Led by Dr. Jim Pennington, the Road Show will travel 11,000 miles throughout the year, reaching thousands of Texas students, faculty, and administrators. Our Research Experiences for Undergraduates program sponsored by the National Science Foundation provides college students of diverse backgrounds an opportunity to experience a summer of laboratory research.
Continuing and Professional Education – provides easy access to a broad range of continuing and professional education opportunities available through Texas A&M University. Our program supports units with non-academic credit courses, workshops, and seminars for a variety of participants. We also provide targeted programming for K-12 Educators and assist in developing University and Industry partnerships.
Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience (CUREs) – The Department of Biology at Texas A&M College station is proud to present the launch of our new CUREs program. CUREs work at providing a laboratory environment aimed at expanding research experience opportunities to a larger student base. Traditionally, positions in research labs are often limited and difficult to obtain. The CUREs program at Texas A & M will be aimed at providing credit courses that allow a larger number of students to become involved in active research and make meaningful contributions to the scientific community.
Engineering Entrepreneurship Meloy Program – The Meloy Engineering Innovation & Entrepreneurship Program equips you with the skills, knowledge and experiences needed to be successful in industry. Whether you’re interested in launching your own startup, commercializing your product or leading design and innovation at a Fortune 500 company, we will help you develop the entrepreneurial mindset necessary for your success. The Meloy Program offers a wide range of programs and events that will help promote students’ understanding of business principles from an engineering perspective. Students will practice their innovation and entrepreneurship skills in an immersive and creative environment.
The Education Research Center (ERC) – consists of nationally recognized faculty across Texas A&M that produces high-quality research to inform state and federal policy. We centralize a three-pronged structure of research, policy, and practice. Through research, we conduct necessarily rigorous and methodologically diverse studies across PK-16. We integrate faculty that focus on systematic empirical research. We inform policy by disseminating findings to inform practitioners, policymakers, and the broader field to prompt systemic change. We build upon practice and public good by facilitating engagement and collaborations around policy-relevant work. Working as a collective, we bolster and build upon partnerships, inviting relevant stakeholders to engage or partner in key ideas. We also structure the ERC to provide opportunities for graduate students eager to engage directly in policy-relevant research.
Engineering Student Engagement for Academic Success (SEAS) Program – Established in 2023, the Student Engagement for Academic Success (SEAS) Program within the Engineering Academic and Student Affairs (EASA) focuses on retention, success and professional development for first-generation college students. SEAS promotes the success of over 3,300 current engineering undergraduate students by offering supportive learning and mentoring communities; designing high-impact educational experiences; and providing unique, relevant professional development opportunities. Faculty can engage with SEAS in several ways: recruiting first-generation students for research opportunities, serving as a mentor in the First-Generation Engineering (FGEn) Students Mentoring Program, presenting research overviews, and developing outreach activities.
Engineering Undergraduate Summer Research (REU) funds a 10-week immersive research and professional development experience held each summer at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. The program is sponsored by the College of Engineering and a multitude of our departments take part in the program each year. The program’s goal is for each student to gain tangible research lab experience by working directly with faculty mentors. Students also further develop their professional acumen through a series of provided workshops and lecture series.
Halliburton Engineering Global Programs – The Halliburton Engineering Global Programs (HEGP) at Texas A&M University plays a pivotal role in advancing the College of Engineering’s globalization efforts by providing high-quality programs that prepare students to be leaders in the global industry and society. Through strategic partnerships and faculty collaboration, we develop transformative educational experiences that equip students with the skills to tackle global engineering challenges. By engaging with top universities around the worldwide, we strengthen research, recruit top students, and position Texas A&M Engineering as a global leader in engineering education and innovation. We offer faculty members valuable opportunities to expand their global engagement and impact. Faculty members can engage with HEGP to develop and lead study abroad programs, work with our existing global partners or establish new international collaborations, host international research interns and faculty in their research groups and organize global conferences and workshops both on campus and abroad. We also support faculty in developing global research initiatives and applying for grants to address global engineering challenges. Through these efforts, we help faculty enhance their research visibility, access new funding opportunities, build international networks, and create lasting global impact in engineering education and innovation.
Hazard Reduction & Recovery Center (HRRC) – The Hazard Reduction and Recovery Center (HRRC) is an interdisciplinary disaster and hazard center housed under the Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning. It is the first academic center in the nation dedicated to vulnerability reduction and long-term recovery and is one of only two United Nations (UN-OCHA) joint centers in the world that functions as a research and consultancy institution. The HRRC’s educational activities include a nonprofit collaboration to increase climate justice, public health, and urban planning in high school emergency management training in Southeast, TX, as well as interdisciplinary integration in postsecondary disaster and hazard courses and research projects. The HRRC is involved in an array of outreach, primarily focusing on research dissemination to practitioners and public audiences.
Institute for Applied Creativity – The Institute for Applied Creativity (IAC) stands at the intersection of imagination, innovation, and impact. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of human creativity through advanced technology, pioneering research, and transformative education. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, we empower faculty, students, and community members to explore new creative frontiers and generate meaningful, lasting outcomes. At the IAC, we provide the tools, resources, and mentorship necessary to address complex challenges, spark innovation, and create positive societal change. Our diverse programs engage participants across all age groups and backgrounds, including K–12 students, individuals with disabilities, and lifelong learners. Our Institute extends beyond traditional academic settings. We offer interactive workshops, and seminars designed to inspire creativity and enhance practical skills. Additionally, we partner with K–12 educators, universities, local community leaders and industry leaders to develop innovative practices that bridge the gap between research and real-world application. Through immersive, research-based experiences, we connect with diverse communities to promote engagement, well-being, and a deeper understanding of the transformative power of creativity.
TAMU NSF I-Corps Hub – is funded by the National Science Foundation and serves faculty, researchers, and students across the Texas A&M System. Our HUB supports deep-tech innovators across our research enterprise and provides real world training on how to incorporate innovations developed in research labs into commercially viable companies to solve societal problems. The program curriculum is based on the Lean Startup framework, through which researchers can better understand the market potential of an innovation.
Office for Youth Engagement – The Office for Youth Engagement at Texas A&M University provides expertise, resources, and consulting to faculty and researchers developing youth-focused programs and outreach initiatives. Our team offers a comprehensive toolkit grounded in best practices for youth engagement, including strategies for program design, participant development, and program marketing. We also assist with connecting to youth audiences in the community, ensuring that your programs create meaningful impact and align with positive youth development principles. Whether you are seeking support to meet grant requirements, develop a new initiative, or improve an existing program, we are here to help you succeed.
Office of Community Engagement – Texas A&M University is committed to being a responsible partner by building and maintaining relationships between the university and the communities it serves. The Community Engagement team acts as a bridge between the university and the community, extending programmatic value; evaluating economic, social, and cultural impacts; and linking the community to university resources.
Office of National Fellowships – The Office of National Fellowships at Texas A&M University supports students in pursuing nationally and internationally competitive awards. Our office provides guidance throughout the application process, from identifying opportunities to developing strong application materials. We collaborate with faculty, staff, and campus partners to create an environment where students can excel in their academic and professional aspirations. Through mentorship, advising, and tailored resources, we help Texas A&M University students maximize their potential and achieve their goals.
Office of Undergraduate Research – The programs, events, and services offered by the Office of Undergraduate Research serve to foster connections between students, faculty, staff, as well as promote interdisciplinary collaboration and professional development across all colleges and departments. Our office is a gateway for information and policies related to undergraduate research experiences.
Texas A&M Libraries OpenEd (OED) – OpenEd at Texas A&M champions student success through the development, promotion, and use of Open Educational Resources (OERs). We help faculty discover and implement OERs alongside other free and low-cost instructional materials including library-licensed content and library reserves. We support faculty who want to utilize Open Pedagogy to support Learner Agency in the classroom.
Outreach & Engagement Office – The Outreach & Engagement office promotes degree programs in the College of Arts and Sciences and encourages career interests in the sciences, social sciences and humanities by organizing and facilitating educational events and competitions that engage pre-college learners in grades 5-12.
Program for Research in Mathematics (PReMa) – PReMa is a research program in mathematics for talented high school students. This program is designed to provide an excellent opportunity for students to work on individual or group research projects under the guidance of academic mentors from the Texas A&M department of mathematics. Our goal is to expose students to the beauty and intricacy of advanced mathematics, as well as to allow them to get hands-on experience with all aspects of mathematical research. Moreover, by bringing students to this program to learn and work together, we will foster friendships and collaborations between students with a common love and passion for mathematics.
Public Policy Research Institute (PPRI) – Established by the Texas State Legislature in 1983, Texas A&M University’s Public Policy Research Institute serves as a leading interdisciplinary government and social policy research organization. We have the requisite experience to satisfy a broad range of program and research demands. Previous sponsors and clients include: National Science Foundation, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Education, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Texas Workforce Commission.
The Race and Ethnic Studies Institute (RESI) is dedicated to fostering, celebrating, and producing world-class cutting-edge research related to race and ethnic studies among the community of scholars at Texas A&M University and beyond. Our purpose is to continuously strive to be the premier research institute of its kind in Texas and the nation. RESI offers numerous programs and opportunities for Texas A&M faculty including an affiliate program for networking, seed grants, a residential fellowship, workshops, working groups, and more. Our work and programs are focused on the humanities and social sciences.
Spark! PK-12 Engineering Education Outreach – Spark! PK-12 Engineering Education Outreach at Texas A&M University is a dynamic group dedicated to promoting engineering education among PK-12 students and teachers. Our mission is to ignite a passion for STEM through engaging and hands-on experiences. To engage with PK-12 students, we offer the program ‘Sparking Interest,’ providing exciting opportunities through activities such as Spark! on the Road, the Texas Science and Engineering Fair, Invention Convention Texas, and Aggies Invent Jr. These initiatives aim to captivate young minds, fostering curiosity and interest in the field of engineering. In addition to our student-focused programs, we understand the crucial role teachers play in shaping the educational landscape. Through our ‘Fanning the Flame’ program, we collaborate with PK-12 teachers, offering Enrichment Experiences in Engineering (E3), MakerU Professional Development, and participation in the STEM 4 Innovation Virtual Conference. These initiatives are designed to empower educators with valuable resources and insights, enhancing their ability to inspire the next generation of innovators. Furthermore, as part of our commitment to supporting Texas A&M University faculty with their broader impacts, we actively involve them in these programs, creating a collaborative ecosystem that benefits both faculty and the broader community.
Texas A&M Institute of Data Science (TAMIDS) – The Texas A&M Institute of Data Science (TAMIDS) pursues novel approaches to research, education, and partnerships that explore artificial intelligence, machine learning, digitalization, visualization, and other growing data science fields. The Institute’s network of over 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students, hundreds of researchers and faculty members, and partners nationwide provides access to a growing community of data science experts and professionals. TAMIDS helps students acquire skills and expertise in data science through education, training, and research opportunities. It builds interdisciplinary collaborative research projects that cross disciplines. The Institute also supports operations and programs throughout Texas A&M University.
Texas A&M High Performance Research Computing – offers outreach programs that support computing at K-12, undergraduate and professional levels. Our Summer Computing Academy program organizes computing camps for middle and high school students. These camps offer a mix of data sciences, cybersecurity and cloud computing. Faculty are welcome to teach and participate in these camps. We lead the SWEETER (Southwest Expertise Exchange in Training Engagement and Research) Cyberteam that was funded by the National Science Foundation. SWEETER expands to several universities across Texas, New Mexico and Arizona. The SWEETER Cyberteam helps advance cyberinfrastructure resources via a model of shared resources. BRICCs (Building Research Innovation at Community Colleges) is a NSF-funded community-building program that aims to bring advances in cyberinfrastructure to smaller universities and community colleges. BRICCs recently hosted a community workshop at South Plains College in Levelland, TX. These collaborative programs offer platforms to engage with researchers at other schools or include dissemination mechanisms.
Texas Center for the Advancement of Literacy & Learning (TCALL) – TCALL serves as the statewide Professional Development and Resource Center for Adult Education and Literacy in Texas. It delivers data driven training, resources, research, and support through the Texas AEL PD Portal, statewide trainers, and a vast network of services supporting providers, educators, and stakeholders across the state. Guided by the mission to advance adult learning and reduce illiteracy, TCALL plays a critical role in strengthening Texas’s adult education system and empowering communities.
Texas Research Data Center- Operated in close collaboration with the U.S. Census Bureau to enable research that expands basic scientific knowledge and provides benefits to the federal statistical system. The TXRDC is past of the national RDS network and is one of many research facilities located at leading research institutions around the United States. The TXRDC serves Texas and the nation by hosting a secure computing lab where qualified researchers with approved projects can conduct research using restricted- access versions of important datasets maintained by the U.S. Census Bureau and other federal agencies. TXRDC is located at Texas A&M University, the lead university in the TXRDC Consortium which includes the Texas A&M University System, Baylor University, Louisiana State University, Rice University, and the University of Houston, the University of Texas at Austin, and the University of Texas at San Antonio.
Texas Sea Grant- is a unique partnership that unites the resources of the federal government, the State of Texas, universities, and communities across the state to create knowledge, tools, products, and services that benefit the economy, the environment, and the citizens of Texas. It is administered through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and is one of 34 university-based Sea Grant Programs across the nation. Texas Sea Grant is a non-academic research and extension program at Texas A&M University. The program’s mission is to improve the understanding, wise use, and stewardship of Texas coastal and marine resources.
Virtual Production Institute – Texas A&M University’s Virtual Production Institute is the nation’s first institute of its kind. The institute comprehensively integrates real-world scenarios and the latest in extended reality technology to advance problem-solving and support workforce development across industries.
Additional Resources
not at the expo todayAggie Collaborate – is a university-wide initiative designed to connect faculty, staff, graduate students, and undergraduates in purpose-driven teams that advance the teaching, research, service, and outreach missions of Texas A&M University. By fostering collaboration across disciplines, Aggie Collaborate provides structure, recognition, and opportunity for individuals to engage meaningfully in shared projects that strengthen the Aggie community.
Aggie Research Volunteers (ARV) – is an online platform designed to simplify recruitment for participants in approved clinical trials, online surveys and controlled experiments at Texas A&M University. ARV also offers a user-friendly search tool, making it easier for participants to find studies that match their interests.
Aggieland Saturday – is a university-wide open house created to help prospective students and their families learn about the opportunities available at Texas A&M University. Each academic college and many student service offices provide fun and informational sessions throughout the day. Spring each year. For HS Juniors and Seniors. Work through your college or department to engage in this event.
Center for Educational Technologies (CET) – The Center for Educational Technologies specializes in developing education programs, trainings and outreach activities which compliment technical experts’ research activities. Many external sponsors request that researchers’ scientific findings be disseminated through education and outreach programs. This is where the CET’s faculty can step in. By partnering with the CET, researchers can focus on their technical expertise, while CET faculty translates your research into training programs and disseminating findings to the general public. The CET offers online hosting services for websites and virtual learning. The CET has a state-of-the-art video production studio on campus, video equipment to film on-location, and equipment to film on-the-go, such as with GoPro’s. The CET has worked with industry, academic and government research partners on both public and private grants. Explore our current and past collaborations at: tx.ag/getfunded.
Center for Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning (CIRTL) – National and local organization that helps current and future faculty develop and advance evidence-based teaching practices to enhance undergraduate education. The CIRTL mission is to develop future faculty committed to implementing and advancing evidence-based teaching practices to enrich undergraduate education that is accessible to all learners.
Corporate Engagement & Research Support (CERS) –The CERS office assists faculty in obtaining federal and private funding for research that is multidisciplinary, larger, or more strategic in nature. This unique office was created to help faculty manage the administrative burden of these larger projects so they may focus on what they do best—research. In order to accomplish this mission, the office provides faculty with support and coordination of large, multidisciplinary and strategic proposals; and engages private industry and seeks out opportunities for innovative research that aligns with the private entity’s goals, the faculty member’s interests, and the mission of Texas A&M AgriLife. This group works to develop and maintain relationships with AgriLife faculty, partnering institutions, companies, and funding agencies to achieve the best fit between funding opportunities and researcher goals.
G-Camp – G-Camp is a 14-day field excursion for thirty 5th – 12th grade earth science teachers that provides first-hand experience with the principles of geology in the field, helps teachers develop new curriculum and virtual fieldtrips for your classroom, and makes outdoor learning fun and exciting. G-Camp will provide teachers with an introduction to the principles of geology, as well as the opportunity to develop and share curriculum materials to teach the standards required for grades 5 – 12. This field experience puts the teachers on the outcrop of ancient marine rocks, on the slope of a volcano, on a fault, in a spectacular glacial valley, crossing sand dunes, at the toe of a landslide, in a pristine flowing stream, on landslides, and in mines and caves – to mention just a few of the experiences of G-Camp.
Honors Academy – Challenging undergraduate students to develop the personal, professional, and intellectual skills they will need to address tomorrow’s multifaceted problems. Honors Academy joins the university community in making Texas A&M a welcoming environment for all individuals. We are committed to helping our students understand the experiences that make each of us unique and appreciate the shared values that bring us together.
Institute for Engineering Education and Innovation (IEEI) – is a joint center of Texas A&M University’s College of Engineering and Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) that aims to make Texas A&M the best in Engineering Education research, teaching, and service. The Institute’s mission is to engage in research and professional development to advance the practice of Engineering Education, by creating, synthesizing, and disseminating research leading to the development of inclusive and transformative engineering learning environments for students and educators. The Institute’s vision is to be recognized as an innovative leader in Engineering Education by 2030, through its scholarly impact, innovative academic prowess, and community of practice, based on its values of respect, excellence, loyalty, leadership, and integrity.
Math Circle and SEE-Math – We run a Saturday afternoon outreach activity for gifted students in 5th-12th grades called MATH Circle. We also run a 2-week Summer Education Enrichment in Math (SEE-Math) for gifted students entering 6th-8th grades. These are students who will be our future STEM scientists. Adding a $1000 line item dedicated to the Math Circle and/or SEE-Math serves as a Broader Impact for any STEM Grant.
Melbern G. Glasscock Center for Humanities – The Glasscock Center seeds, incubates, and facilitates humanities research at Texas A&M through a wide range of funded awards and programs. These include residential and research fellowships for faculty and graduate students, short-term visiting fellowships, and an undergraduate summer scholars program. The Center also provides support for research working groups, small conferences, external speakers, and workshops – in addition to providing programming through its own themed research initiatives. The Susanne M. Glasscock Book Prize annually recognizes an outstanding book in the humanities that appeals to academic and nonacademic audiences alike.
Physics and Engineering Festival – The Department of Physics & Astronomy at Texas A&M University invite the public to an entertaining and informative event with over 100 amazing, interactive physics demonstrations, specialized programs by age groups, and public lectures by prominent scientists and astronauts.
Research Enterprise & Outreach (REO) – Research Enterprise and Outreach serves researchers in the College of Education and Human Development in improving the success and competitiveness of their research endeavors, working with faculty, administrators, and strategic partners to help secure and manage funding for research.
Texas A&M University Mentoring Academies – The TAMU Mentoring Academy is part of the larger Culture of Mentoring initiative at Texas A&M, a multi-pronged collaboration between the Center for Teaching Excellence, Graduate and Professional School, The Office of the Provost, and the Division of Research. Designed for faculty, graduate and professional students, staff, and postdocs, the TAMU Mentoring Academies are anchored in evidence-based mentoring competencies. The competencies and accompanying curriculum are developed by CIMER, the Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research and is widely considered as the exemplary in mentorship development. You can see a list of the competencies, including the Capstone Session. Facilitators iterate and adapt the activities and scenarios for our various campus contexts. Upon completion, participants become a Mentoring Fellow and faculty receive a co-signed letter from Faculty Affairs, the Grad School, and CTE. The Academy is ongoing, Spring, Summer, and Fall – so we encourage engagement when you are available or interested. Sessions are highly interactive, typically 90 minutes, and delivered either virtually or face-to-face. These are customizable training and development opportunities and relevant for all higher education levels and affinity groups.
Texas Target Communities (TxTC) – Founded in 1993, Texas Target Communities (TxTC) is an initiative between the Office of the President and the School of Architecture at Texas A&M University. TxTC provides technical assistance to small, under-served communities across the state and focuses on holistic efforts to address a host of challenges (i.e., civic, environmental, economic, etc.) encountered by communities today. TxTC facilitates networking between faculty at Texas A&M University System campuses and communities through engaged research and service-learning projects. Additionally, TxTC staff can provide expertise in relationship building, meeting design, facilitation, and methods to achieve greater community participation.
Transformational Teaching & Learning Conference (TTLC) – Creates an environment in which instructors at Texas A&M University can learn, reflect, celebrate, and reset their teaching mindset goals.
National Resources
This NSF-funded annual summit serves to create a community of practice fostering the development of sustainable and scalable institutional capacity and engagement in broader impacts activity.
NSF’s ETAP is a free, full-fledged, customizable common application system that connects individuals (such as students and teachers) with NSF-funded education and training opportunities. By collecting high-quality data from applicants and participants in NSF-funded opportunities, ETAP enhances NSF’s ability to monitor its education and workforce efforts and facilitates future evaluations of their impact.
Work with researchers and innovators in undergraduate STEM education to learn strategies for effectively sharing their work with others.
POGIL uses guided inquiry—a learning cycle of exploration, concept invention and application—as the basis for many of the carefully designed materials that students use to guide them to construct new knowledge.