Join Kevin Lyons, Rutgers professor and #ARISSummit2026 keynote speaker, on March 31 at 10:30 am CDT. He’ll show how logistics + community equity can drive measurable gains in local economies and environmental health. Schedule & register: buff.ly/GBQhWrO

Proven strategies. Lasting impact. Real momentum. #ARISSummit2026 By the Numbers: 7 keynotes 4 networking sessions 20+ workshops & panels 1 awards ceremony Join the people shaping the future of impact at #ARIS2026. Schedule & register: researchinsociety.org/summit-2026/...

Step into a real-life sci-fi lab. Damon Coyle’s #ARISSummit2026 keynote shows how art and materials science are building lifelike trainers for the next generation of clinicians. See how curiosity is transforming simulation. Review the schedule & register now: researchinsociety.org/summit-2026/...

Last chance to register for the ARIS Community of Practice info session on March 23 at 12 pm CDT. Help shape a new space where #ResearchImpact professionals can share ideas, tools, and solutions. We’re looking for facilitators. Learn more and apply: researchinsociety.org/training/ari...

We’re pleased to share Dr. Alicia J. Knoedler & Dr. Wanda Ward will be keynote speakers at #ARISSummit2026! In chronological order: Dr. Ward is March 30 from 10:45–11:45 a.m. CDT. Dr. Knoedler is April 1 from 2:00–3:00 p.m. CDT. Schedule&reg: buff.ly/2XXQXBJ #BroaderImpactsThursday

#ARISSummit2026 is bringing together impact colleagues, representing a range of leadership, roles, and experience levels. This breadth of perspective is what makes #ARIS2026 such a valuable space for connection and learning. See the schedule and register now: buff.ly/2XXQXBJ

The researchers. The practitioners. The innovators. This is #ARISSummit2026! With inspiring keynotes, meaningful networking, standout sessions, &recognition of this year’s BI Champions&award winners, #ARIS2026 is the must attend impact conference. Watch & register: buff.ly/DrtkAP6

Congratulations to the 2026 ARIS Award winners! They stood out for their excellence in conducting research with demonstrable societal impact. The recipients will be formally recognized at an awards ceremony on April 1 during the ARIS Summit 2026: researchinsociety.org/aris-announc...

Join us at #ARISSummit2026, March 30–April 1, for A Foundational Approach to Research Impact. Hear from leaders at the Kauffman, Rita Allen, and Spencer foundations on innovative initiatives, research impact strategy, and audience Q&A. Schedule + register: buff.ly/GBQhWrO

It’s#InternationalDayofMathematics! Quick challenge: spot and take a photo of three things that rely on math. Tag us and use #IDM #Math

#ARISAwards 2021 Impact Innovations winner UMT spectrUM and SciNation on the Flathead Reservation is this week’s #BroaderImpactsThursday feature. The collaboration seeks to build local capacity for SciNation’s mission of fostering a Native STEM workforce. researchinsociety.org/award/umt-sp...

Are you interested in supporting peer learning in #ResearchImpact? Attend our informational session on March 18 @ 2 pm CDT or March 23 @ 12 pm CDT to learn what the role entails and how to apply: researchinsociety.org/event/aris-c...

Meet the 2026 Broader Impacts (BI) Champions: Bernice Anderson, Elizabeth (Lisa) Rom, and Dina Myers Stroud! These leaders have been instrumental in establishing and advancing the NSF’s BI criterion. Join us April 1 at #ARISSummit2026 for their remarks and formal recognition: buff.ly/XbUAgDn

New to #ARISSummit2026? We created a #ARIS2026 FAQ to answer all your questions, including who should attend, how the virtual platform works, and what to expect March 30-April 1: researchinsociety.org/summit-2026/...

The Center for Educational Networks and Impacts (CENI) improves SEAD teaching in P–12 contexts and strengthens STEM workforce development. It’s this week’s #BroaderImpactsThursday highlight and also an #ARISAwards 2020 Impact Innovations winner. researchinsociety.org/award/center...

Support peer learning in Research Impact. Join an informational session to learn about becoming a facilitator for ARIS's new Community of Practice: March 18 @ 2 pm CST or March 23 @ 12 pm CST: researchinsociety.org/event/aris-c...

Here's a quick look at the #ARISSummit2026 schedule! Three days of keynotes, sessions, workshops, and networking, plus an asynchronous Poster Session open throughout #ARIS2026 where you can book time to talk with presenters. Register now! researchinsociety.org/summit-2026/

HURRY: Applications to be an ARIS Research Fellow are due March 5! We’ll help you strengthen your leadership skills, increase your network with ARIS and other BI/RI professionals, and enhance your ability to communicate how your research benefits society. researchinsociety.org/training/res...

Here’s what to expect at #ARISSummit2026—three days of keynotes, workshops, sessions, and networking, plus an asynchronous Poster Session open throughout #ARIS2026 so you can connect with presenters; register now!

Today is National Science Day! It’s our annual reminder to stay curious and keep asking, “why?”

The ARIS Research Fellowship is a two year program that supports scholars dedicated to expanding the societal benefits of their work through BI. The 5 selected fellows get leadership dev, funding ($10k each), and a national platform to showcase their BI insights. Apply by March 5: buff.ly/KeX9Bp7

Thank you, ARIS community! 2025 was filled with connection, innovation, &meaningful work across the research ecosystem. We’re proud to celebrate everything we accomplished together. Here's our 2025 Year in Review and get ready for an even better 2026! researchinsociety.org#BroaderImpac...

ARIS Institutional Trainings can enhance your Broader Impacts and Research Impact support with customized workshops for faculty, staff, and administrators. From BI fundamentals to building institutional infrastructure, we will design a workshop to meet your school’s needs: buff.ly/NyZQfdp

ARIS's ORIC program helps institutions strengthen their Research Impact capacity through hands-on learning, coaching, and organizational planning. If your team is working to build or expand RI systems, apply by Feb 27. Details: researchinsociety.org/training/ori...

Pre-order your copy of "The Handbook of Broader Impacts," which shows how to turn research into real-world benefit through policy, practical tools&proven models you can use now. Explore frameworks, examples, & initiatives shaping impact today: msupress.org/978161186575... #BroaderImpactsThursday

Apply to be an ARIS Research Fellow by March 5! As a part of the 2026-28 cohort, we’ll help you strengthen your leadership skills, increase your network with ARIS and other BI/RI professionals, and enhance your ability to communicate how your research benefits society. Apply now! buff.ly/KeX9Bp7

New to #ARISSummit2026? We created a #ARIS2026 FAQ to answer all your questions, including who should attend, how the virtual platform works, and what to expect March 30-April 1: researchinsociety.org/summit-2026/...

Don’t miss Dr. Wanda E. Ward, NSB member & ARIS BI Champion, on Feb 27 (1:30–2:30 PM CST) for “Rethinking Merit Review.” Learn how NSF aims to boost impact, accountability & innovation. Space limited—register now! umsystem.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

If your institution is looking for a structured way to build Research Impact infrastructure and support your Broader Impacts, Research Impact, and Societal Impact goals, this is a great opportunity. Apply by Feb 27: researchinsociety.org/event/streng...

It’s International Book Giving Day! Give a scientific book today (or any day really)!

Driven to Discover connects researchers with fairgoers, reaching nearly 490,000 people in 10 years and enrolling ~167,000 participants and this week’s #BroaderImpactsThursday program. #ARISAwards 2025 Impact Innovations recipient researchinsociety.org/award/driven...

On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we celebrate the women who create real-world impact.

For your funding proposal to stand out at NSF, you must show how your work benefits society. This #ARISInsights breaks down the BI–RI–SI spectrum: BI=why it matters • RI = how change happens • SI = what improves over time. Swipe to see how ARIS supports impact at every level. researchinsociety.org

Applying for the next ORIC cohort? Read our blog post that gives you tips on how to write a winning ORIC application: 1) Demonstrate institutional readiness 2) Clearly state your goals 3) Show a plan for action and sustainability Read: buff.ly/fbOziFi

Join us Mar 30–Apr 1 for #ARISSummit2026: Impact by Design — three days of virtual sessions on advancing #BroaderImpacts and research impact. Connect, learn, and see what’s next across the BI–RI–SI spectrum. Schedule + registration: buff.ly/rIaJrQp

This week’s #BroaderImpactsThursday spotlight is Chelsie Boodoo and Daniel Puentes who co-founded MSU SciComm to advance speaking, art, policy, and outreach in science communication — #ARISAwards 2021 Impact Innovations winners and hosts of the SciFiles podcast. researchinsociety.org/award/chelsi...

When you sponsor #ARISSummit2026, you’ll help empower #BroaderImpacts experts, emerging talent, scholars, and leaders. Your support shows that scientific research that betters communities is important. Become an #ARIS2026 sponsor: researchinsociety.org/summit-2026/...

Effective Research Impact work starts with strong teams. ORIC helps institutions bring the right people together to plan, coordinate, and grow RI capacity across departments. Applications due Feb 27: researchinsociety.org/event/streng...

This week’s #BroaderImpactsThursday spotlight is Portal to the Public, which helps institutions create sustainable support systems for scientists doing public engagement. It’s also an #ARISAwards 2020 Enduring Achievement Award winner. researchinsociety.org/award/portal...

Looking for a #BroaderImpacts job? Or are you looking for outstanding candidates? Visit our website to apply for a job or post for free. No login required! buff.ly/lQvrsVL

Don’t miss Dr. Wanda E. Ward, NSB member & ARIS BI Champion, on Feb 27 (1:30–2:30 PM CST) for “Rethinking Merit Review.” Learn how NSF aims to boost impact, accountability & innovation. Space limited—register now! umsystem.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Want to know ARIS’s top digital posts on social media and our website in 2025? We share the details on the ARIS news page: researchinsociety.org/aris-2025-to...

It’s #MuseumSelfieDay! Take and share your selfie at your favorite museum. Tag us @arisimpacts!

Thank you, ARIS community! 2025 was filled with connection, innovation, and meaningful work across the research ecosystem. We’re proud to celebrate everything we accomplished together. Watch our 2025 Year in Review video and get ready for an even better 2026! researchinsociety.org

Is your institution ready to build stronger research impact systems? ORIC supports teams who want to grow organizational capacity, develop shared language, and strengthen RI practices across teams and depts. Apply by Feb 27. Register for info sessions on 1/15 & 1/20. Details: buff.ly/UCMyuBC

ORIC applications open Jan 12! ORIC helps institutions strengthen their Research Impact capacity through hands-on learning, coaching&organizational planning. If your team is working to build or expand RI systems, apply by Feb 27. Informational webinars on 1/15 and 1/20. Details: buff.ly/UCMyuBC

The ARIS Research Fellows reunited this week for two days of connection, collaboration, and creativity! It’s inspiring to see how this community continues to grow and lead change in how research connects with society. #BroaderImpacts #ResearchImpact

CU Science Discovery (Univ. of CO-Boulder) fosters curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving across K–12 communities — an #ARISAwards 2025 Enduring Achievement winner and this week’s #BroaderImpactsThursday feature. researchinsociety.org/award/cu-sci...

ARIS Institutional Trainings can enhance your Broader Impacts and Research Impact support with customized workshops for faculty, staff, and administrators. From BI fundamentals to building institutional infrastructure, we will design a workshop to meet your school’s needs: buff.ly/j7zEbmg

For university leaders who want to create and foster research that benefits communities, read this report to help you 1) strengthen research infrastructure 2) align public impact with institutional mission 3) support faculty reward systems 4) build lasting community partnerships: buff.ly/NbuywHZ