Mentor-Connect Mentors give back to the ATE Program by working with prospective grantees to transfer knowledge and teach successful grant-writing strategies as they mentor and develop the next generation Principal Investigators for the ATE Program.
Director Grants Evaluation and Compliance, McIntyre Leadership Development Group, Fayetteville NC
Grant writing and management, Mentoring and Career Coaching.
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Sustainable gardening, carpentry and riding my tractor
After 40 years of air travel, I’ve become a “Road Warrior”. If the destination can be reached by asphalt or a dirt road… I’m driving to it…Happy Trails!
Listener, Patience, and Considerate
I have always been fortunate to have positive mentors in my life, from childhood to present. Paying it forward has always been a mission. Thus, after retiring or better stated “redirecting my time and effort”, I made the decision to focus on being available to provide support for others in the profession.
It’s my purpose in life, to be a supporter and help others to grow and achieve their potential.
ATE is most definitely a community. As a result of being a mentor and part of the ATE Community I have been afforded the opportunity to connect currently funded projects with ATE mentee colleges to provide support with development of their ATE project proposals.
As an ATE Evaluator, I have the opportunity to connect current ATE projects leaders in order to share ideas, concepts for activities, and workshop speakers to broaden their project reach and outcomes fulfillment.
Search the NSF ATE awards list (7412), find approved proposals similar to your idea, contact the Principal Investigator(s) have a “virtual cup of coffee” and ask for advice.
Oh My… Yes, it was 13 years past, “We” should have been more descriptive of the project idea and provided a better explanation of the proposed “new to the field” instructional technology. We assumed the reviewers would have current or prior knowledge about the concept. Don’t make assumptions about the reviewers prior experience or knowledge of the proposed technology or concepts stated in your proposal.
Mentors are busy people – who frequently are teaching, serving as PIs or Co-PIs, and/or mentoring. What is one tip you could give for making sure something doesn’t fall between the cracks?
Stay connected with your mentor and religiously, follow the Mentor-Connect Grant preparation Timeline Checklist… Don’t plan without it…