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(Months)", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Problem Statement: In New York City, while there is a significant presence of academic and technological resources, there remains a gap in community cohesion within the decentralized science (DeSci) sector. Existing efforts have not yet fully bridged the divide between potential collaborative opportunities and the broader scientific community.\n\nSolution: DeSci NYC has been actively addressing this challenge by hosting monthly meetups for the past 14 sessions. These gatherings have steadily built a foundation, bringing together science enthusiasts, researchers, and thought leaders to share ideas, discuss innovative science methodologies, and foster a strong sense of community. Our project aims to expand these efforts, increasing awareness and participation in decentralized science across a broader audience.\n\nRoadmap:\n\nOngoing: Continue to host and refine our successful monthly meetups, adding more diverse programming and outreach activities.\nNext 12 months: Increase engagement by partnering with local universities and tech companies to co-host events and introduce DeSci to a wider audience.\nLong-term: Position DeSci NYC as a central node in the global DeSci network, influencing similar initiatives worldwide and solidifying our role in promoting open science.\nTimeline for Implementation: We will maintain the momentum of our monthly meetups and build upon this established schedule. Enhancements to the program and partnerships will be developed over the next year, with the goal of significantly expanding our reach and impact by the end of 2025.", "hidden": false, "question": "Describe your project in a few paragraphs (ideally including a problem statement, solution, roadmap, and timeline for implementation)", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "DeSci NYC promotes decentralized science by hosting open, collaborative monthly meetups that enhance access to DeSci principles, encouraging local scientists to adopt efficient, reproducible research methodologies. Our efforts democratize scientific discovery, connect disparate scientific communities, and foster global adoption of decentralized models, aligning closely with DeSci's mission to make science more open and accessible.", "hidden": false, "question": "How does your project support the mission or goals of DeSci?", "questionId": 8}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Event Hosting: A significant portion of the grant will be dedicated to securing venues, enhancing event logistics, and providing resources necessary for our monthly meetups. This includes rental costs, audio-visual equipment, and catering to ensure a welcoming and effective networking environment.\n", "hidden": false, "question": "Describe how funds from the grants program will be used for your project.", "questionId": 9}, {"type": "paragraph", "hidden": true, "question": "If you participated in past grant rounds (i.e. DeSci GR15/ Beta) using a different project payout wallet address, please share it here.", "questionId": 10}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Open Source Website Launch: We successfully launched an open source website, which serves as a public repository for decentralized science resources. https://github.com/CourageResearch/descinyc\n\nGrowth in Membership: Attendance at our monthly meetups has grown by 40% over the past year, indicating a heightened interest in decentralized science principles within the local community.\n", "hidden": false, "question": "If this project participated in past DeSci grant rounds, please share any new updates or milestones since the last round.", "questionId": 11}, {"type": "paragraph", "hidden": true, "question": "Is there any other information you would like to share about your project, previous work, other project affiliations, or potential conflicts of interest? 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All talks are recorded and made available online (desci.nyc), ensuring that valuable knowledge is shared beyond the event itself.\n\nWe are particularly committed to engaging beginners and helping them get excited about the field, providing them with the necessary skills and confidence to contribute to scientific endeavors.\n\nAt each event, we provide pizza and soft drinks. We generally secure event spaces for free but need professional cleaners to come in after as a condition. 100% of the money raised will be allocated towards pizza, drinks, and cleaning fees.\n\nAs we continue to grow we have several exciting initiatives planned for the future of Decentralized Science NYC:\n\n-Establishing partnerships with local universities, research institutions, and industry experts to foster collaboration and create new opportunities for our members.\n\n-Developing a mentorship program that connects experienced researchers and professionals with newcomers to provide guidance, support, and inspiration.", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectTwitter": "descinyc"}, "recipient": "0x1d1Caa3A187AfBdF298a32a79DfC34F3BB22952F"}}