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The Hudson River Foundation is thrilled to expand its social science research program through in-person and virtual opportunities for knowledge exchange and networking. Our goal is to engage students, social scientists, and decision makers interested in research on human engagement with the Hudson River watershed.
We are kicking these off with a two-part workshop series.
The series focuses on approaches to co-develop research with decision makers so that the findings can inform decisions that drive impact to enhance social-ecological systems. This workshops will be hosted in-person at the Hudson River Foundation’s office located at 17 Battery Place, Suite 915, New York, NY 10004. Space is limited, so please fill out the form linked below to express your interest.
Workshop Details
Workshop #1: The Why and How of Research for Impact
May 12, 2026 (10 am – 2 pm)
The workshop series started with an interactive presentation by Dr. Arika Virapongse (see bio linked here). The presentation described the rationale and need for research that has impact, theoretical frameworks informing the collaborative research process, and examples of how they were applied in specific projects. In the second part, participants engaged in small and large group facilitated discussions about their experiences with collaborative research for impact.
The second workshop in our Collaborative Research for Impact Workshop Series highlighted two of HRF’s 2024 Social Science Research Program grantee projects: Locally-Led Adaptation to Local Climate Risks and Values of Nature and Stewardship in Urban Green Spaces. Presentations centered on how the teams are implementing collaborative research in their ongoing projects, how they conceptualized “impact” at the start of their research, how their partners intend to use the findings for decision making, and their specific approaches to relationship building. They also provided insights on how their findings will be informing decision making in their research context. The presentations set the stage for dialogue between attendees and presenters, using small and large group discussion formats. See presentation recordings below.
