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Microlab#1 Provocateurs: A Conversation with Bre Owens and Nic Bate

A conversation between Bre Owens of Western Land Alliance and Nic Bate of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation around use-inspired research.

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Going Beyond Boise

Beyond Boise: Implementing Learnings in Our Spheres of Influence

In addition to furthering team-based projects, attendees of the 2023 workshop series were also encouraged to envision themselves as instrumental…

Jan 30, 2024

Showcasing Our Progress: Summaries and Presentations from Umbrella Working Groups

Dive into the innovative approaches and tangible outcomes emerging from the Building Bridges Umbrella Working Groups, presented virtually on October 3…

Nov 29, 2023

Collaboratively Building a Community Compass, from the Start

The Building Bridges to Use-Inspired Research community has been hard at work since the in-person workshop in Boise to continue crafting innovative…

Nov 29, 2023

Boise In-Person Workshop Output and Summary

Key Takeaways from the in-person "Building Bridges to Use-Inspired Research and Science-Informed Practices" workshop held June 12-14, 2023

Sep 30, 2023

UWG Outcomes

Final Outcomes from Umbrella Working Groups

Want to learn more about what the working groups have been exploring and accomplishing since first meeting in Boise in 2023?

Feb 20

Connecting The Dots: Open Innovation Portal to Identify End-User Products

The Connecting The Dots: Open Innovation Portal to identify End-User Products Umbrella Working Group (UWG #7) is advancing use-inspired research by…

Feb 11

Assessing Academic Readiness for Use-Inspired Research

Umbrella Working Group #6: Assessing Academic Readiness for Use-Inspired Research played a critical role in understanding how institutions and faculty…

Feb 6

Transforming Education: Community-Responsive and Use-Inspired Learning

Umbrella Working Group #5: Transforming Education: Community-Responsive and Use-Inspired Learning Experiences for Scientific (RULES) Advancement (also…

Feb 4

Community Events & Recaps

Advances and Opportunities in Use-Inspired Research and Education: 2024 National NSF EPSCoR Conference Presentation

Links to resources and a recap of our session at the 2024 National NSF EPSCoR Conference

Dec 4, 2024

Connect with us at the 2024 EPSCoR Conference!

Join us Tuesday afternoon in Omaha for our session "Advances and Opportunities in Use-Inspired Research and Education (UIRE)"

Oct 13, 2024

In The Conversation: Using research to solve societal problems starts with building connections and making space for young people

Often, when scientists do research around a specific societal challenge, they hope their work will help solve that larger problem.

Jun 6, 2024

Microlab#1 Provocateurs: A Conversation with Bre Owens and Nic Bate

A conversation between Bre Owens of Western Land Alliance and Nic Bate of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation around use-inspired research.

Jan 17, 2024

Launchpad Learning Modules

Launchpad Learning Modules Hub

Check out all the Launchpad learning modules gathered in one place here!

Nov 20, 2024

Launchpad Learning Modules: A Case Study of Use-Inspired Research at Primary Undergraduate Institutions

The Launchpad Umbrella Working Group has created a series of learning modules to provide an overview to use-inspired research practices and provide…

Nov 11, 2024

Launchpad Learning Modules: Engaging with the Private Sector

The Launchpad Umbrella Working Group has created a series of learning modules to provide an overview to use-inspired research practices and provide…

Nov 4, 2024

Launchpad Learning Modules: Transforming K-12 Education Through Use-Inspired Principles

The Launchpad Umbrella Working Group has created a series of learning modules to provide an overview to use-inspired research practices and provide…

Oct 28, 2024

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