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Research Open House

people gathered in a gallery, circled around the New York Alive installation, with one person on a microphone demonstrating with another person. Installation is made of paper and cardboard, with hand written signs and art in a boxed grid, with a large cut-out of a rat on the top-- with the words
Interacting with "New York Alive!," which includes the use of data taken from datasets like 311 complaints.
Artwork consisting of gridded drawings
A three-dimensional, transformable collage book used as a therapeutic method of addressing aspects of eating disorder etiology.

Every year, Pratt’s Research Yard opens its doors to visitors for its largest event: the Research Open House. The next Open House will be held on April 24, 2025.

The Research Open House began in Spring 2018 with an in-person tour of a small number of research demonstrations and has grown over the years to include projects from every school at Pratt. 

In 2024, the Research Open House attracted hundreds of visitors, and featured over 50 Pratt-affiliated research projects. Visitors to the Research Open House come from across sectors and institutions, and the event offers Pratt researchers the opportunity to connect with potential partners, collaborators, and stakeholders.

A panel of judges is assembled each year to review projects and award prizes. Information about projects and award winners for each year are linked below: