Summit 2020 screenshot of Zoom session

The National Alliance for Broader Impacts (NABI) has expanded in size and scope to become the Center for Advancing Research Impact in Society (ARIS), which looks at how all research — including social science, arts and humanities research — impact society, and how society impacts the research enterprise. There is an expansion of funding agencies that are exploring the importance of communicating research impacts. Audiences are expanding beyond the ones traditionally/historically targeted and served by many broader impacts (BI) initiatives and activities.

The ARIS 2020 Virtual Summit, held April 28-30, 2020, explored themes surrounding BI expansion. It provided a unique online experience complementary to, though not identical to, our traditional in-person Summit. Attendees participated in interactive workshops and sessions set at designated times for networking with global colleagues.

The three-day event incorporated the majority of the agenda originally scheduled for the Durham (face-to-face) Summit. Presentations focus on professional development for the ARIS community, as well as experiences, views, and visions regarding the expanding nature of BI. Featured keynotes included:

  • Dr. Kelvin Droegemeier, Interim Director of the National Science Foundation; Director, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy;
  • Dr. Suzi Iacono, Office of Integrative Activities, National Science Foundation;
  • Dr. Mohamed Noor, Dean of the Natural Sciences, Trinity College of Arts and Sciences, Duke University
Presentation materials are linked with the presenter information on the summit schedule page.

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