At Portland State, we value connecting teaching, research, scholarship, and service to community priorities. Our history as Oregon’s only urban, access-oriented, public-serving research institution positions us as a community leader and valued partner in addressing 21st-century challenges. Broader Impact activities contribute to our leadership capacity by making community connections, through K-12 outreach programs, undergraduate research opportunities, or education programs for teachers or other community members.
Below you will find examples of this work at Portland State and resources to help you reach beyond the academy to a larger audience. Our set of resources is meant to help you develop a Broader Impacts Plan, helping you meet one of the essential requirements for National Science Foundation grant proposals. A Broader Impacts Plan is also a critical element for many sponsors, donors, and community constituents.