ARIS (Advancing Research Impact in Society)

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ARIS strengthens the research ecosystem to support meaningful real-world impact across all disciplines. NSF OIA 2334906 researchinsociety.org

Mayank Kejriwal, Ph.D. 2026 Emerging Broader Impacts Leader
Rod N. Williams, Ph.D., Vice Provost for Outreach and Engagement, Texas Tech University 2026 Enduring Achievement Award
Join the ARIS Research Impact Community of Practice (RICoP) from September 2026 through May 2028! Apply by July 24: https://researchinsociety.org/training/aris-community-of-practice/
ARIS graphic: Why storytelling is key to funding and support.
Oscar Schofield, Ph.D. 2026 Enduring Achievement Award
Join the Impact Atlas Pilot Group! ARIS is inviting a small cohort of institutional teams to pilot the Impact Atlas, a diagnostic and planning framework that helps institutions coordinate, measure and act on research impact. Learn more and sign up for the July 29 informational session: https://researchinsociety.org/training/ri3/
IHE APPLI Guidebook cover featuring ARIS and NORDP logos, title ‘IHE APPLI Guidebook,’ subtitle about embedding research development support in grant competitions, and photos of professionals collaborating in meeting sessions with colorful triangular graphic accents.
Graphic announcing the 2022 Enduring Achievement Award with a group photo labeled ‘Center for Science and the Schools (CSATS)’; ARIS logo
Dr. Divya Sitaraman, East Bay Associate Professor of Psychology, at California State University, 2026 ARIS Research Fellow
Join the ARIS Research Impact Community of Practice (RICoP) from September 2026 through May 2028! Apply by July 24: https://researchinsociety.org/training/aris-community-of-practice/
Lucy Fortson and Laura Trouille for the Zooniverse Team 2026 Impact Innovations Award
"The Handbook of Broader Impacts" is available now https://msupress.org/9781611865752/the-handbook-of-broader-impacts
IHE APPLI Guidebook cover featuring ARIS and NORDP logos, title ‘IHE APPLI Guidebook,’ subtitle about embedding research development support in grant competitions, and photos of professionals collaborating in meeting sessions with colorful triangular graphic accents.
Graphic announcing the 2022 Emerging Broader Impacts Award with a portrait of Dr. Adriana Bankston; ARIS logo.
Join the ARIS Research Impact Community of Practice (RICoP) from September 2026 through May 2028! Apply by July 24: https://researchinsociety.org/training/aris-community-of-practice/
President Neeli Bendapudi, Presidential Strategic Initiative for Public Impact Research (PSI-PIR), The Pennsylvania State University 2026 Impact Innovations Award
Dr. Erin James, Professor of English; Sustainability Certificate Director, at University of Idaho, 2026 ARIS Research Fellow
Blue cover graphic with a globe made of connected white lines and blue nodes, overlaid with dark blue banners reading “Strategic Partnerships for Societal Benefit” and “ARIS.”
2026 BI Champion Dina Myers Stroud. Photo of Dina Myers Stroud holding the BI Champion Award.
Dr. Casey Canfield, Associate Professor, Engineering Management & Systems Engineering at Missouri University of Science & Technology as one of our 2026 ARIS Research Fellows
Graphic announcing the 2022 Impact Innovations Award with a portrait of Dr. Julie Bayley; ARIS logo
Dr. Nicole Fahrenfeld, Professor and Undergraduate Director, Civil & Environmental Engineering, at Rutgers University, 2026 ARIS Research Fellows
Dr. Mónica Bugallo, interim vice president for research and innovation at Stony Brook University as one of our 2026 ARIS Research Fellows
Meggan Franks, Ph.D. Impact Goals Award Assistant Professor , LaHouse Research & Education Center at Louisiana State University Agricultural Center
Find my ARIS Program. Choose one to find the relevant ARIS programs and how to engage: practitioner; researcher; and organization/institution.
Graphic announcing the 2021 Impact Goals Award with a portrait photo; text reads ‘SPROUT, STEM Professionals Reaching Out’ with ARIS logo
Graphic announcing the 2022 Impact Goals Award with a group photo labeled ‘Pittsburgh Collaboratory for Water Research, Education, and Outreach’; ARIS logo.
2026 BI Champion Elizabeth (Lisa) Rom. Photo of Rom holding the BI Champion Award.
Cover graphic with a turquoise background and a white network-of-nodes globe design, overlaid with dark teal banners reading “Strategic Partnerships for Societal Benefit” and “ARIS.”
ARIS graphic: Why storytelling is key to funding and support.
Build BI Capacity. ARIS Institutional Training
Kay Daniel Bidle, Ph.D. Impact Innovations Award
ARIS logo. Happy Earth Day
From left to right are Joi Moore, Rachel Thibodeau-Nielsen, and Kui Xie. Rachel stands in the center holding an award plaque. Photo credit: Morgan Solomon
Graphic announcing the 2021 Impact Goals Award with a portrait of Zachary Constan; ARIS logo
IHE APPLI Guidebook cover featuring ARIS and NORDP logos, title ‘IHE APPLI Guidebook,’ subtitle about embedding research development support in grant competitions, and photos of professionals collaborating in meeting sessions with colorful triangular graphic accents.
Graphic on a dark teal background promoting The Handbook of Broader Impacts. Large headline reads “PRE-ORDER” with “AVAILABLE: JULY 1, 2026” beneath. Left side shows the book cover. Right side includes the text: “[It’s the] essential resource for researchers, administrators, policymakers, and anyone interested in the societal benefits of research.” A link at the bottom reads “https://msupress.org/”.
Find my ARIS Program. Choose one to find the relevant ARIS programs and how to engage: practitioner; researcher; and organization/institution.
2026 BI Champion. Photo of Bernice Anderson with the BI Champion Award.
Check out the ARIS job page! No login required
April is Citizen Science month. ARIS logo
Photo-style promo image showing the book The Handbook of Broader Impacts standing upright on a wooden table with a blurred background. A teal circular badge reads “PRE-ORDER NOW.” Text at the bottom says “Available July 1, 2026.”
Beverly Kingston, Ph.D. and the Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence 2026 Impact Goals Award
ARIS announcement graphic reading “Meet the 2026–2028 ORIC Cohort” with the logos for Clemson University, Texas State University, University of North Carolina Wilmington, University of Pittsburgh, and the University of Texas at El Paso.
ARIS 2026 Day 3 schedule graphic for April 1. The image lists Coffee Networking at 9:00 AM, Awards Ceremony at 10:30 AM, Keynote: Presidential View of Public Impact Research at 11:30 AM, Concurrent Session III at 12:45 PM, Keynote with Dr. Knoedler at 2:00 PM, and Community Session at 3:15 PM. All times are in CDT.
ARIS 2026 Day 2 schedule graphic for March 31. The image lists Coffee Networking at 9:00 AM, Keynote with Dr. Lyons at 10:30 AM, Concurrent Session II at 11:30 AM, Keynote: A Foundational Approach to RI at 12:35 PM, Concurrent Workshops at 2:00 PM, and Networking at 3:30 PM. All times are in CDT.
#ARISSummit2026 #ARIS2026 team from left to right: Jenny Carr, Susan Renoe, Brenda Kidwell, and Sara Vassmer.
Promotional graphic for Impact by Design Summit 2026, a virtual event taking place March 30 to April 1, 2026. The image features the text “Impact by Design Summit 2026,” “March 30 - April 1, 2026 | Virtual,” and a button that reads “View the #ARIS2026 schedule.” The ARIS logo and researchinsociety.org appear in the lower right corner on a teal background with abstract blue line accents.
Promotional graphic for ARIS Summit 2026 with a teal background, abstract blue wave lines, and a large white box containing the text “ARIS Summit 2026 starts tomorrow!” The ARIS logo appears in the bottom right corner.
Image of people with a beach ball in a room together at ARIS Summit 2025. Copy: Newcomer Welcome Networking Session. March 30, 3:30-4:30 pm CDT. If it's your first time at an ARIS Summit or you're new to the ARIS community, we welcome you to join our networking session to meet fellow attendees - both new and experienced.
Apply to be a Communities of Practice Facilitator. Learn about the role's expectations, compensation, and how to apply. Apply by March 31.
Sponsor slide for Summit 2026, a virtual event running March 30 to April 1, 2026. The top features the U.S. National Science Foundation logo. Sponsor sections are labeled Silver Sponsor, Bronze Sponsors, Program Sponsors, and Next-Gen Sponsors. Silver Sponsor is Engagement Scholarship Consortium. Bronze Sponsors are Mizzou Online Graduate Certificate for Public Engagement and Pew. Program Sponsors are Overton and SERC. Next-Gen Sponsors are c3strategy, Aditi Pai, and Network for Good.