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Become A Researcher
Meet five researchers at different points in their scientific careers. Learn about how science came into their lives, how they navigated through challenges and hear their advice to anyone hoping to become a researcher.
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Watch the series trailer above! Hear from five researchers at different points in their scientific careers. Learn about how science came into their lives, how they navigated through challenges and hear their advice to anyone hoping to become a researcher.
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#FaceOfScience
Join Enhance Science for our third annual #FaceOfScience social media campaign celebrating inclusive excellence in science! Participating in the campaign is easy. Simply:
- Write “#FaceOfScience” on a piece of paper
- Take a photo of yourself holding it
- Post on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter using the hashtag #FaceOfScience and tag @enhancescience. You can also add to your photo by describing what you love most about being a scientist.
Watch the series trailer above! Hear from five researchers at different points in their scientific careers. Learn about how science came into their lives, how they navigated through challenges and hear their advice to anyone hoping to become a researcher.
Watch the teaser
Latest Stories from Enhance Science
Words of wisdom for the next generation of scientists
The final three episodes of the Become A Researcher series features Keith Norris, MD, PhD, a distinguished doctor and scientific researcher.
In his episodes, Norris shares how his success allows him to pay it forward to the next generation of scientists, and has some advice for those who want to become researchers.
“Keep going down that path to be a researcher, but as you do it, always remember to be a person, always remember to keep doors open for the people behind you, and always be thinking about how what you're doing can make the world a better place. And if you do that, you can consider your career a success.”
More stories from Enhance Science:
- Read "Ancient scientists to the next generation of leaders'—Halaevalu Vakalahi, PhD, shares her journey as a researcher
- Read “Your life experiences are valuable” — Zak Peet’s non-traditional path to become a researcher
- Read “Why I was put on earth” — Cecilia Hinojosa, PhD, shares her journey as a researcher
- Read Cecilia Hinojosa’s SACNAS alumni spotlight on our LinkedIn blog
- Read “From the Canal to Chemistry” — Juan Castillo, PhD, shares his journey as a researcher
Words of wisdom for the next generation of scientists
The final three episodes of the Become A Researcher series features Keith Norris, MD, PhD, a distinguished doctor and scientific researcher.
In his episodes, Norris shares how his success allows him to pay it forward to the next generation of scientists, and has some advice for those who want to become researchers.
“Keep going down that path to be a researcher, but as you do it, always remember to be a person, always remember to keep doors open for the people behind you, and always be thinking about how what you're doing can make the world a better place. And if you do that, you can consider your career a success.”
More stories from Enhance Science:
- Read "Ancient scientists to the next generation of leaders'—Halaevalu Vakalahi, PhD, shares her journey as a researcher
- Read “Your life experiences are valuable” — Zak Peet’s non-traditional path to become a researcher
- Read “Why I was put on earth” — Cecilia Hinojosa, PhD, shares her journey as a researcher
- Read Cecilia Hinojosa’s SACNAS alumni spotlight on our LinkedIn blog
- Read “From the Canal to Chemistry” — Juan Castillo, PhD, shares his journey as a researcher
From the Canal to Chemistry: Juan Castillo shares his story
Juan Castillo’s educational journey came with its fair share of ups and downs. He shares his story in the new “Become A Researcher” video series from the Diversity Program Consortium’s Enhance Science project.
Research Training Opportunities
There are many training opportunities for undergraduates interested in biomedical research careers. Scroll through the different opportunities below.
Face Of Science Video Series
Meet 10 inspiring young researchers enhancing science across the nation. Hear about the passion that fuels their research, what a scientist identity means to them and how they plan to shape the future of science.
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