Resource Library

Welcome to Mentor-Connect’s Resource Library. The purpose of this library is to provide a comprehensive, interactive collection of resources that can be utilized by STEM faculty, administrators, grant writers, mentors, mentees, etc. to further serve the goal of Mentor-Connect to advance technician education and leadership development by supporting potential, current, and former grantees of the NSF ATE program.

The library contains print resources, webinars, and links to other helpful sites. Users will find the most current grant proposal guides and updates from the NSF, webinars conducted by Mentor-Connect for all aspects of grant writing, sample documents provided by former and current grantees, and a large supply of informational articles.

These resources are provided free of charge for non-commercial purposes only. Each resource contains a record with its sharing permissions. The resources that are in the public domain may be used without restriction. The resources marked “Attribution—Non-commercial—Share Alike” may be used non-commercially as they are or changed by the user, as long as the user credits the author and licenses new creations under the identical terms. Resources marked “Unknown” were provided to Mentor-Connect without an existing fair use statement. Please contact these providers whenever possible to determine permissions.

 
New Resources

Coffee Break - Proposal Status Messages – 2024

This coffee break covers the different status messages you see after you submit your NSF ATE proposal. The different messages are: Pending, Declined, Recommended, Awarded, Withdrawn, or Returned.
Video -- MP4
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Coffee Break: The Basics of Copyrights

This Coffee Break is designed to provide information on different copyright options for materials you create.  Topics covered are (1) Creative Commons; and (2) options you can select to protect your materials.  After watching the Coffee Break, you will understand the basics of copyrights.  Guest...
Video -- MP4
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Webinar: Strategies to Engage ALL Students in Your Classroom

This webinar shares strategies for creating an inclusive environment for all students. The presenters share six engaging activities they use in their classrooms, explain why each strategy is inclusive, and share students’ feedback to each activity.  At the end of the webinar, you will have new ideas...
Document -- PDF • Video -- MP4
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Webinar: Moving Up! How-to Tips for Success with YOUR Next ATE Project Proposal

This webinar is designed for colleges who have had a New-to-ATE grant and want to continue the work by moving up to a project grant.  Topics include how requirements and reviewer expectations change when you take the next step, and where you can get help to make your proposal more...
Document -- PDF • Video -- MP4
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Checklist: Moving Up 2024

This checklist was provided at the Moving Up webinar offered in February 2024. Checklist items include: (1) Before you start; (2) Rationale; (3) Results of prior support; (4) Partners; (5) Work plan; (6) Management plan; (7) Budget and other resources; (8  Evaluation; (9) Dissemination; (10) ...
Document -- PDF
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