(CLERIS): Collaborating Learning Engagement and Resources In Science

Our mission statement

We believe that scientific exploration knows no boundaries and that anyone, regardless of demographics, race, or income, deserves a quality science education. At Cleris, we are on a mission to break down financial barriers among teens and foster a culture of inclusivity within the scientific community. By empowering teens in science and research, we believe that they will become more inspired, change the world, and achieve what the future awaits them.

 

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Programs

Our programs, like our free research course, are ways that teens can immerse themselves in science at a zero-cost.

Podcast

We interview trusted medical professionals, professors, and teachers to answer your science questions. Learn about their perspectives, what they do, and how they got there.

Like-minded people

We've created a hub for science fanatics to collaborate on research ideas, give each other advice, and help with your science questions. 

Science articles

Every week, our blog writers create trusted and reviewed articles around everything science. Check it out of your bored, need inspiration for research, or just want to learn.

Our Services:

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Project Cleris is an official 501(c)(3) organization. Questions about any of our services? Email contact@projectcleris.org

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The Issue

Scientific research and advanced science education are often financially out of reach for many students. Mentorship for international competitions like ISEF or MIT THINK can cost upwards of $500–$2,000 per month. Prestigious research programs such as Lumiere, Crimson, and CCIR range from $2,800 to $8,900. Even online research papers and cheat sheets for core subjects are often locked behind expensive paywalls. With pre-college summer programs at universities like Harvard and Columbia exceeding $5,000, many students face an unfair playing field in accessing quality scientific education.

Founded in January of 2023, Project Cleris (Collaborating Learning Engagement and Resources In Science) is breaking down these financial, racial, and gender-based barriers by providing zero-cost, high-quality research resources for students worldwide.

 

Founding story

Sabrina Huang, the founder, executive director, and website developer of projectcleris.org, grew up in a low-income neighborhood of NYC where access to science opportunities was scarce. Despite these challenges, her passion for research led her to a research position at NYU, where she explored model organisms using Bioinformatics. Experiencing firsthand the barriers that many students face in accessing research opportunities, she founded Cleris to make science education and research mentorship accessible to all—regardless of their financial background.

Science should be a field of curiosity and innovation, not exclusivity. Cleris is creating a future where any student with a passion for science can access the resources, mentorship, and support they need to thrive.