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Face of Science

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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Face Of Science Video Series

Watch all episodes of The Face Of Science featuring our 10 inspiring scientists now!

  • imageEpisode 20 — “Rejection is redirection”
  • imageEp. 19 — "Trusting Myself”
  • imageEp. 18 — "Why We Do Research” — Part 2
  • imageEp. 18 — "Why We Do Research” — Part 1
  • imageEp. 17 — "Confidence and Growth"
  • imageEp. 16 — “I can see myself”
  • imageEp. 15 — "Representing Myself and More"
  • imageEp. 14 — "Fighting for my Dreams"
  • imageEp. 13 — "Changing Dynamics"
  • imageEp. 12 — "I Chose This"
  • imageEp. 11 — "There's Always An Answer"
  • imageEp. 10 — "Everybody's Born a Scientist"
  • imageEp. 9 — "Sharing with Family"
  • imageEp. 8 — "The Journey There"
  • imageEp. 7 — " Empowered To Make a Difference"— Cynthia Bautista & Aiyana Ponce Interview
  • imageEp. 6 — "First Generation" — Leonardo Romero-Barajas Interview
  • imageEp. 5 — "It's Fresh" — Sydni Alexis Elebra Interview
  • imageEp. 4 — "A Piece of the Puzzle" — Sydni Alexis Elebra & Leonardo Romero-Barajas Interview
  • imageEp. 3 — "Acquiring New Knowledge" — Ayanna Culmer-Gilbert Interview
  • imageEp. 2 — "Appreciated in My Culture" — Jade Dodge Interview
  • imageEp. 1 — "It's Important to Us" — Jade & Ayanna Face Of Science Interview

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RISE

Research Training Initiative for Student Enhancement (biomedical undergrads)

National Science Foundation

Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)

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