Supporting Broader Impacts for the Scientific Community 


Via Terra specifically supports the research community in planning and fulfilling their broader impact requirements.  This support extends throughout the proposal and implementation process including:
  • Grant proposal development
  • Connecting researchers to communities and educators
  • Partnering with grantees to implement broader impact plans
  • Meaningful assessment and evaluation of broader impact(s)

Broader Impact focus areas include: 
  • Improving K-12 STEM education and educator development.
  • Creating opportunities for increased public scientific literacy and public engagement with science and engineering.
  • Outreach to promote the participation of women and underrepresented minorities in STEM.

Past Via Terra Projects and Collaborations:

K-12 Education

Connecting K-12 students with scientific research through guest speakers, classroom projects, field studies, after school programs, and summer camps. 

Educator Training

Professional development workshops for educators interacting directly with NSF researchers.

Curriculum and Project Development

Development of projects that integrate literacy, inquiry, and design for all ages.  Development plans include structured integration of scientific research and collaborators from the scientific community.

Science Days and Outreach Events

Science-themed events in communities to promote outreach and  public engagement