Verste is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to making research more accessible by creating simplified research papers. As students, we’ve experienced firsthand how difficult it is to understand a research paper filled with complex vocabulary and scientific concepts. We’re here to change that.
To access our database of simplified research, head to the panel on the left and click on a simplified paper you'd like to read! Or, you can head to the search bar at the top and type in a paper's title!
Want a research paper simplified? Fill out our simplification request form!
¶ Our Mission
Verste is a student-led nonprofit organization that creates simplified versions of difficult to read research papers. As students, we’ve experienced firsthand how difficult it is to understand a research paper filled with complex vocabulary and scientific concepts. We’re here to change that.
By creating simplified versions of research papers, we provide a stepping stone for high school students and undergraduate researchers reading their first research papers. At the same time, researchers who’ve read plenty of papers in their careers are provided with a consistent experience that allows them to comprehend key points of a research paper in a fast and efficient manner. For more information about us, please visit verste.org/about.
¶ Benefits of Simplified Research
- Simplified research is typically easier to understood by students and educators of all ages.
- Researchers can look at a simplified version of a research paper to obtain key facts and main points about the research paper, saving them the time needed to read through the entire article.
¶ Verste Contributors
As a nonprofit organization, Verste is made possible by the generous efforts of our volunteers, who dedicate their time into our mission. If you're interested in creating simplified versions of research papers you've read (or read recently!), we'd love for you to join our team of contributors! As a contributor, you'll be able to earn service hours for your contributions, gain knowledge and research experience, and get involved in community and make a difference.
Contributor Benefits:
- Earn community service hours for simplifying and editing research papers
- Gain knowledge and research experience through your efforts
- A completely virtual opportunity, you're free to contribute as much as you want
- A letter of recommendation from our founders
- Become part of an active and fun environment with active support, resources, and guidance
To apply:
- Fill out the Verste Contributor Application form (shouldn't take more than 5 minutes).
- Join our community of student researchers on discord! (https://discord.gg/DrztSC6jyr)
- Once accepted, you'll receive an email from us about next steps!
¶ Contact Us
We'd love to hear from you! Say hello to us at: hello@verste.org