**Introduction:** March has been a month of remarkable growth and engagement for the NEAR Certified Researcher Course Cohort2. With the unwavering support of our lead facilitator @chloe.near , dedicated council members @xvii.near, @hannah17.near and fellow co-facilitator @15870c8972a9fe6cdb7dfc2df835740108e8674cc170a091cd0ece0b9e4f6cfa , we have witnessed substantial progress towards our educational objectives. This report aims to highlight my contributions and key activities throughout the month, underscoring our collective efforts to enhance the learning experience for all participants. **Key Activities and Achievements:** 1. **Course Syllabus and Class Page Management:** - Ensured the accuracy and coherence of the course syllabus and class page on [HackMD](https://hackmd.io/Jz4_FasRQGWdGGuifBU6Kw) - Updated and corrected information, ensuring seamless navigation for participants. - Collaborated with @Chloe.near and @xvii.near to implement necessary improvements. 2. **Promotion of Classes and Insight Calls:** - Actively promoted class announcements and weekly insight calls across various NEAR community channels. - Boosted participation and engagement by consistently reminding members to join, thereby expanding our reach. - Received valuable support from [Hannah](@hannah17.near), one of the course councils, in this endeavor. 3. **Student Onboarding and Support:** - Personally onboarded an additional student, @diamond50.near, during the month of March. - Provided ongoing guidance and support to all students, facilitating their active participation in course activities. 4. **Leadership in Class Facilitation:** - Demonstrated adaptability and collaboration by co-leading the week 4 class alongside @jeffgold.near when [Chloe](@chloe.near) encountered network instability. - Ensured the seamless delivery of the session, maintaining the course schedule without disruptions. 5. **Flyer Design and Promotion:** - Collaborated with @15870c8972a9fe6cdb7dfc2df835740108e8674cc170a091cd0ece0b9e4f6cfa to design an informative and visually appealing flyer to promote Wednesday classes on Twitter and NEAR social media platforms. - Contributed to efforts aimed at increasing awareness and participation in our educational initiatives. **Acknowledgement:** Special gratitude is extended to our lead facilitator, @chloe.near, council members, @xvii.near and @hannah17.near, whose steadfast support and guidance have been invaluable throughout the month. Their collective leadership has been instrumental in driving the success of our educational endeavors. In conclusion, March has been characterized by significant accomplishments and collaborative endeavors within the NEAR Research Collective. As we continue on our journey towards fostering a vibrant and informed community, I remain committed to contributing my efforts towards our shared goals of knowledge dissemination and innovation within the NEAR ecosystem. Respectfully submitted, [Bgem](@bheegem.near) Co-facilitator NEAR Research Collective #cohort-2