# December Report for @research-collective.sputnik-dao.near ### Christmas Greetings! 🎄 As we wrap up another month at the **@research-collective.sputnik-dao.near**, I'm excited to share our progress and achievements in December. Our team's dedication and hard work continue to drive our mission forward, fostering a vibrant and informed community. Here's a look at what we've accomplished this month: #### **Community Management:** 👥 - Our engagement with the community has been stronger than ever. We've consistently interacted with our members, ensuring a [welcoming and positive environment](https://t.me/ResearchWG). - Addressed various comments, questions, and concerns promptly, maintaining an open line of communication. - Scheduled calls for [The NEAR Certified Researcher Course](https://marmaj.org/events/near-certified-researcher-course/), facilitating learning and collaboration. - Hosted the [Weekly Insights Forum](https://marmaj.org/events/near-research-collective-weekly-insights-forum/), a time for knowledge exchange and discussion on key topics. #### **Social Media Activities:** 📱 - Maintained an active presence on Twitter, providing regular updates and engaging content to keep our community informed about the latest developments. - Expanded our outreach by sharing information about the @research-collective.sputnik-dao.near and the [NEAR Certified Research Course](https://near.social/research-collective.near/widget/NCR.v1) in other Telegram channels, reaching a wider audience. #### **Significant Developments:** 🌟 - **@research-collective.sputnik-dao.near's January Funding Proposal:** A pivotal step this month was the creation and posting of our January funding proposal. This document is crucial as it outlines our financial plans and needs for the upcoming month. We invite you to view and support the proposal [here](https://near.org/astraplusplus.ndctools.near/widget/home?page=dao&tab=proposals&daoId=congress-hom-v1.ndc-gwg.near&proposalId=65). - **@research-collective.sputnik-dao.near space hosted by Wax:** To deepen our engagement and increase reach with the community, our council members participated in an AMA session on [our X (formerly known as Twitter)](https://twitter.com/ResearchWG). This interactive event allowed us to discuss the Collective's goals, achievements, and future plans, and to address questions from the community. For those who missed it, the session can be revisited [here](https://x.com/ResearchWG/status/1740454151166034021?s=20). - **Submission of mpDAO Report for The Marma J DAO x MPDAO Initiative:** Another milestone was the submission of our [mpDAO Report](https://marmaj.org/report-mpdao-additional-marmaj-stnear-farm-rewards/). This report details the funding received under The Marma J DAO x MPDAO Initiative and provides insights on the articles written by NRC researchers during this initiative. As we wrap up this year, our journey at the @research-collective.sputnik-dao.near continues with renewed vigor and focus. Our dedication to advancing research and education within the NEAR ecosystem remains unwavering. In anticipation of the next upcoming NCR course in February, we're diligently working on expanding our community, refining our educational resources, and engaging in meaningful dialogues with our council. These efforts are pivotal in shaping the dynamic and participative nature of our DAO activities. 🚀 Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this journey. Let's continue to grow and thrive together! 💪