For over eight years, RISE staff and programs have been recognized for high-quality, innovative, and influential work.

The following awards have been presented to RISE staff or RISE programs:

» Society for Neuroscience Science Education Award (2004) to Rochelle D. Schwartz-Bloom for outstanding contribution to providing neuroscience literacy to the K-12 population
» AAAS Recommended Viewing citation (1999) for "Animated Neuroscience and the Actions of Nicotine, Cocaine, and Marijuana in the Brain" 3-D animated video (films.com)
» CINE Golden Eagle Award (1998) for "Animated Neuroscience and the Actions of Nicotine, Cocaine, and Marijuana in the Brain" 3-D animated video (films.com)
» Science Education Drug Abuse Partnership Awards (1997-2007) from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) (PI: Rochelle D. Schwartz-Bloom)