The Flourishing Research Collaboratives (FRC) was established by Dr. Moon in collaboration with co-conveners including Drs. Shaun Eack, Jay Hugeley, and Ron Idoko. Its mission is to expand the scope of the work in the Flourish Research Lab by fostering collaborative efforts among faculty members both within and beyond the Social Work department. The FRC is financially supported by the Social Work Research Collaboratives at Pitt School of Social. Dr. Daniel (Hyungjik) Lee (research supervisor) and Ayala Rosenthal (research assistant) are providing ongoing support and assistance with the FRC Initiatives. The FRC is committed to:
- Fostering both internal and external collaborations to advance research dedicated to human flourishing.
- Highlighting the significance of social work scholarship in advancing the flourishing of marginalized populations through research and advocacy.
- Facilitating interdisciplinary dialogues to deepen the understanding and advancement of human flourishing on a global level.
- 2nd Annual Human Flourishing Symposium, March 23rd, 2026 9:00am-3:20pm
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The 2nd Annual Human Flourishing Symposium was held at the University of Pittsburgh on March 23rd, 2026. The event drew 134 participants, including students, faculty, staff, and members of the community. Organized by the Flourishing Research Collaborative, the Symposium featured a keynote address from Dr. K "Vish" Viswanath, as well as lightening talks, a policy panel, World Cafe, and co-occuring poster presentation. Each of these components uniquely highlighted the many ways we can collectively cultivate growth, resilience, and well-being on the individual, communal, and macrosystem levels.
"I really enjoyed spending the day in community thinking about the ways we can help each other thrive...it was a bright ray of sunshine in a very dark world right now" - Symposium participant
- Human Flourishing Symposium, March 24th, 2025, 8:30am-4:00pm
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The Human Flourishing Symposium, held on March 24th, 2025, at the University of Pittsburgh, brought together 222 participants, including faculty, students, and community members. The event, organized by the Flourishing Research Collaborative and the Headwaters Project, featured diverse activities such as a poster exhibition, keynote addresses, lightning talks, and panel discussions on integrating human flourishing across disciplines. The symposium emphasized the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, community engagement, and applying flourishing practices to real-world challenges. It successfully fostered meaningful dialogue, energized attendees, and highlighted the need for inclusive, evidence-based approaches to promote well-being and systemic change across sectors.