On behalf of the Center for Advancing Research Impact in Society (ARIS), it is my pleasure to share that you and your Tools of Science initiative have been awarded the 2026 ARIS Impact Innovations Award! Your exceptional work in science education and sustained commitment to Broader Impacts exemplify how research can meaningfully serve society through innovative educational collaborations. The committee was impressed by your development of the Tools of Science YouTube series and its uptake of middle, high, and undergraduate classrooms across the country. It serves as a wonderful infrastructure for future Broader Impacts collaborations, increasing its sustainability, and is an innovative approach to benefiting society through research.
On behalf of the entire ARIS community, thank you for your dedication to advancing broader
impacts. We offer our sincere congratulations on being selected for the 2026 ARIS Impact
Innovations Award.