**Hello Everyone! 👋** I hope you're all doing well! I wanted to share some exciting news with you. Last week, I had the privilege of attending the [NEAR Certified Researcher Course](https://t.me/ResearchWG) first class, and it was an incredible experience. I can hardly contain my excitement as we prepare for this week's class coming up on Wednesday. What makes this upcoming class even more special is that we are honored to have a distinguished guest lecturer from Pikespeak. I'm eagerly looking forward to learning from their expertise and insights. **It's not too late to Register for [NEAR Certified Researcher Course](https://near.social/research-collective.near/widget/NCR.v1) and Join the DAO as a [RESEARCHER](https://near.social/mob.near/widget/MyPage?accountId=research-collective.near)!** One of the most encouraging developments I want to highlight is the remarkable growth of our @research-collective.sputnik-dao.near. We now have 21 dedicated members in the researcher role, which is double the number we had just 36 days ago. This achievement is a testament to our collective efforts and dedication, and it's definitely a milestone worth celebrating! On another note, I've been actively reaching out to individuals on [X (formerly known as Twitter)](https://twitter.com/ResearchWG) , encouraging them to join the @research-collective.near. It's heartening to witness the increasing interest in our community. And I finally made my own personal account: https://twitter.com/Hannah_writes17 . Furthermore, I'm pleased to announce that the [NEAR Research Collective: Publication Guide](https://marmaj.org/near-research-collective-publication-guide/) is now available on [Marma J Foundation website](https://marmaj.org/). This guide serves as a valuable resource for our community members, helping us maintain a high standard of research and publications. In closing, I want to express my gratitude to all of you for being a part of this incredible journey. Let's continue to learn, grow, and collaborate as we shape the future of research and innovation within the NEAR ecosystem. If you have any questions or ideas to share, please don't hesitate to reach out. Here's to a bright future together! 🚀