Up Next Scientists

HEY FUTURE SCIENTISTS!! Want to conduct real research, write a publishable article, and create a stunning infographic? Up Next Scientists is thrilled to launch our fourth cohort for Creativity in Research, a FREE 10-week virtual research experience where you'll dive into data collection, academic writing, and design! What should you apply? ?? Design & conduct a research experiment (survey with IRB approval) ?? Write & publish your own research article + infographic ?? Resume-boosting skills & networking ?? Gain volunteer hours + certificate of completion Look through tinyurl.com/CIR4appdoc for more information regarding details, timings, and benefits before applying! Time Commitment: Saturdays, April 5 – June 7, 2025 Where: Virtual (Zoom) Apply Now: tinyurl.com/CIR4appform Deadline: March 29, 2025 at 11:59 PM PDT for notifications by March 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM PDT DM or email us at [email protected] with any questions! ???

Hey Scientists! Reminder- Up Next Scientists is hiring! Applications are due in just one week, Thursday, January 16th at 11:59 PM PST.?Don’t miss your chance to join our team and make a difference.?Here’s why you should apply: Boost Your LinkedIn As a board member, you’ll gain leadership skills, help shape our organization, and can proudly say you were part of founding Up Next Scientists! Make a Difference Help provide STEM opportunities to students facing barriers and inspire the next generation of scientists. Networking & Recognition Work with a passionate team, build connections, and be celebrated on our social media pages. Here is How to Apply: Read the position descriptions:?tinyurl.com/UNSBoardApps25 Apply through this quick google form:?tinyurl.com/UNSApp25 If you have any questions, feel free to email us at [email protected] Let’s make 2025 the year of science and opportunity! STAY SCIENCED!?

HEY SCIENTISTS- Happy New Year! As we look back into 2024, here is a summary of our recent Visual Lab Quest program. In this international team-based competition, students got together to learn how to research and design a visually appealing research infographic from our Visual Research Team. View the posters here, and for more information, check out our website at upnextscientists.org!

HEY SCIENTISTS! One year ago, on this day, December 19, Up Next Scientists was founded with the mission to break today's barriers to nurture tomorrow's researchers. Since then, we have grown exponentially as our organization, inspiring over 300 scientists with our different programs and securing nonprofit status. Scroll down to find our one-year report, crafted by our Vice-Exec Director, Haasini, detailing all the work that UNS has done and is excited to do in the years to come! STAY SCIENCED!

Exciting news- WE ARE HIRING!! We have a few board positions available, including our new Special Projects Commission (Director of Special Projects, Board Member of Newsletter, Board Member of Blog, Board Members of Webinar, Board Member of Collaborations), our Finance Team (Director of Finance, Board Member of Finance) and in our original Commissions (Board Member of Literary Research, Board Member of Visual Research, Board Member of Outreach).? The deadline for applications is January 16, and we will notify you to schedule an interview by January 19. PLEASE READ THROUGH?The Position Descriptions document?(tinyurl.com/UNSBoardApps25) before applying through this?link (tinyurl.com/UNSApp25).?We look forward to reading through your applications! STAY SCIENCED!

Exciting news coming soon as we gear up for our one-year anniversary! ??

HEY FUTURE SCIENTISTS! Our first ever Writers’ Lab Program has ended! Over the past 6 weeks, 6 future scientists were mentored by 6 UNS Board Members to create full length systematic reviews. From microbiology to astrophysics, for a full summary of the program, as well as to look through all of the articles, check out our website at www.upnextscientists.org!

Up Next Scientists is proud to announce the launch of our new domain and website! Head on over to check the revamp, from a new Meet the Board section, to a page on donations, a Contact Us form, and full showcases of all of our past, present, and future initiatives! CHECK IT OUT NOW: www.upnextscientists.org

We have some exciting news for you: Our Visual Research Department is excited to announce our first ever research competition, the?Visual Lab Quest!? Through this 5-week virtual program held every Sunday at 10:00-10:40 AM PST from November 17-December 15, participants will learn how to?research about a lab experiment in a STEAM subject of their choice, how to?aesthetically showcase their findings on a research presentation, and how to confidently speak about the project to a panel of judges.? At the end of the 5 weeks, the presentations will be judged and?cash prizes?will be awarded - regardless of the decision, all presentations will be published on our website and social media, and all participants will receive volunteer hours and certificates.? This program is perfect for those of you wanting to grow your graphic design and creativity skills, improve your presentation skills, and dive deep into the world of STEM, Research, and Experiments.? Applications close in around a month,?November 9, 2024, at 11:59 PM PST for notification by November 13, 2024 at 11:59 PM PST. Our Orientation session will be on November 17, 2024, at 10:00 AM PST, through Zoom.? Here is the link which will take you to the application: https://lnkd.in/gdH5zcTh

HEYY FUTURE SCIENTISTS! Up Next Scientists is thrilled to announce our first Writers’ Lab, a 6-week long virtual program designed to provide one on one mentorship to students just starting off in the field of scientific literature. Participants of this selective program will be mentored by members of our Literary Research commission in the process of creating a piece of scientific literature, whether it be a systematic review, experimental research article, or more. Besides the program orientation and conclusion meeting, lessons will be asynchronous, and participants will schedule 1on1 meetings with their paired mentor at times convenient for them. In the end, we will publish the articles on our website as well as help the writer find publication on other peer reviewed, formal journals! Look through tinyurl.com/writerslab1 for more information regarding details, timings, and benefits (like getting volunteer hours!) as well as the short application! Applications close September 23, 2024 at 11:59 PDT for notification by September 25, 2024 at 11:59 PDT. Our program orientation will be September 28, 2024, from 7:00-7:30 AM PDT, through Zoom. Be on the lookout for CIR4 applications soon and email with any questions!