New England Latinx Scientists
We are proud to temporarily host the New England LatinxScientists (NExScientists) site.
NExScientists is a local initiative for academia and industry.
NExScientists was inspired by the underrepresentation of Latinx scientists and the systemic barriers that continue to limit participation in science, including unequal access to education and resources, cultural and socioeconomic challenges, and discrimination. These barriers, however, are not unique to the Latinx community and affect many underrepresented groups across the scientific workforce. To help address these challenges and foster a more inclusive and diverse scientific community, NExScientists is committed to providing a forum for all scientists from all backgrounds in academia and industry to connect, share knowledge, and build meaningful collaborations. In addition, NExScientists aims to serve as a mentorship platform that supports trainees and early-career researchers, with the overarching goal of cultivating a scientific workforce that reflects the diversity of our global community.
Our cornerstones are:
Strengthen scientific careers by promoting effective mentoring that fosters individual growth and research success.
Reduce inequalities in opportunities based on individual background and gender.
Encourage scientific communication between academia and industry.
Create professional development opportunities by enriching our scientific network.
Together with Latinx Scholars at Harvard Medical School, Harvard GSAS Latinx Student Association, and Gilliam Fellows Program, our first-ever meeting in April 2025 was a total success!
Our Goals
Grow our community. Spread the word!
Establish mentoring matches.
Have workshops/meetings.
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