Impact Area
Education & Outreach
Supporting career pathways and engaging the next generation of scientists.
Professional Development
ImpactSupport career pathways and training
ActionSupport the development and cataloging of professional development materials, through internal and external assessments and continued involvement of stakeholders, to support IDP plans and training of graduate and post-doc researchers
Key Performance Indicators
% of trainees with an active and documented IDP plan
Progress updates
Still in progress pilot phase
Still in progress pilot phase
% of trainees completing at least one structured PD activity per year
No progress updates yet.
% of trainees satisfied with PD training and/or utilizing skills from PD training within 12 months post-activity
Progress updates
Still in progress / pilot phase
Still in progress / pilot phase
Fundraising and Growing Areas of Strength
ImpactSustaining and growing meaningful training programs
ActionGrow sustainable funding and sponsorships; align fundraising priorities with Development/Philanthropy to ensure BTI continues to provide high school, undergraduate, and post-baccalaureate research experiences. Build philanthropic network of collaborators and funders. Continue supporting faculty through Broader Impacts and/or new training programs.
Key Performance Indicators
# of new or existing sponsors and community partners making a financial or in-kind contribution per year
Progress updates
USDA Non-Formal Education Award to Dr Georg Jander and Delanie Sickler (April 2026)
% of E&O programming with multi-year or recurring funding commitments
Progress updates
NSF CROPPS S&T REU Program renewed USDA REEU Program not renewed / rated outstanding but limited funding for 2026 proposal
None
Positioning and Communication
ImpactShowcase the impact of E&O
ActionAssess, catalog, and communicate E&O impact and activities; implement new strategies to engage sponsors, community partners, and stakeholders
Key Performance Indicators
% of tours and meetings with sponsors, partners, and stakeholders that lead to a second or deeper interaction
Progress updates
January 23rd; Wegmans Corporate meeting with E&O, President’s Office, PIs, and Andrew February 11th: Meeting with Southside Community Center, led to additional meetings with a follow-up this fall to establish an activity for them February 17th: Tioga CCE meeting regarding E&O activities and collaborations; additional follow-up since March 19th: Meeting with NYS 4H/Alexa Maille regarding future collaborations April 29th: Meeting with Digital Promise, with follow-up since then to collaborate on teacher PD programs July 16th: Meeting with Assemblywoman Anne Kelle’s team
Defined impact metrics for E&O and plan for measuring impact YOY, (target completed by 2027)
No progress updates yet.
K-12 and Undergraduate Outreach
ImpactEngaging activities to support the next generation of scientists with support from the entire BTI Community.
ActionDocument and monitor K-12 engagement, school partnerships, postgraduate involvement, and faculty support to ensure outreach efforts are measurable, intentional, and aligned with BTI's education mission
Key Performance Indicators
% of graduate and post-doc volunteers participating in at least one K-12 outreach activity or mentoring summer research students per year
No progress updates yet.
% of K-12 programs with alignment to BTI's education mission (target: 100% by 2030)
Progress updates
% of K-12 students reached who are underrepresented and socio-economically underserved in STEM (target: 30% in 2026, 50% in 2030)
No progress updates yet.