Brokering Relationships, Broadening Impacts: COSEE Florida’s Ocean Science Learning Network

With the ever-increasing elevation of broader impacts (BI) in the evaluation of research proposals to various funding agencies, both public and private, COSEE Florida, with its statewide Ocean Science Learning Network, has been well-positioned to assist ocean scientists looking to enhance their BI activities. This presentation will outline the strategies employed to effectively engage more than 200 ocean scientists in educational outreach over a five-year period and highlight the impacts of their participation.