Become A Researcher

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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: 


  1. Write “#FaceOfScience” on a piece of paper 
  2. Take a photo of yourself holding it
  3. 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

On April 26, join Enhance Science for our 3rd annual #FaceOfScience social media campaign celebrating inclusive excellence in science.

From the Canal to Chemistry

Juan Castillo shares his journey as a researcher

Become A Researcher Juan Castillo

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. 


He grew up in the Canal neighborhood in Northern California, where opportunities for a scientific education were few and higher education was not part of his plans for the future. After graduating from high school, Castillo went straight to work in construction and landscaping. However, his late mother’s dream for him to go to college inspired him to enroll in community college, and later was his motivation to keep going despite whatever obstacles he faced.


Read about his story here.

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. 


Read about his story here.

Research Training Opportunities

There are many training opportunities for undergraduates interested in biomedical research careers.

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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Visualizing inclusive excellence in STEM.

Enhance Science is a visual media project that brings the next generation of scientists front and center. It showcases the real-life impact of initiatives that promote inclusivity and equity in STEM. Because enhancing diversity means enhancing science itself.

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