Reimagine the

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.

Watch the Face of Science trailer

Face Of Science Video Series

Watch new interviews every Wednesday featuring our 10 inspiring scientists!

  • 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

Become a researcher!

Check out training opportunities for undergraduates interested in scientific research careers from the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation and at campuses across the United States.

NIH Training Programs in Biomedical Science

For highschool to post-doctoral applicants

MARC U-STAR

Maximizing Access to Research Careers Undergraduate Student Training in Academic Research (biomedical)

RISE

Research Training Initiative for Student Enhancement (biomedical undergrads)

National Science Foundation

Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)

Pathways to Science Search Engine

Search for national opportunities from K-12 all the way to faculty/admin levels