Third Author
Impact and change the world with one local professional at a time.
For all teens aged 13–18. By continuing, you agree to our terms.
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Coming up (Nov 11): Professor at Baylor College of Medicine Newest interview (Nov 3): Infectious disease doctor at the University of Washington“The best way to do anything in life is to ask questions.”
Dr. Vasudeva Kamath UA College of Medicine – Phoenix On getting started“Everybody had to start from somewhere.”
Michael Jimenez Texas A&M AgriLife, Houston On trying new things“If you think you’ll like it, just try it. And if you don’t like it, so what?”
Nicholas Clark UC Cooperative Extension, Salinas On your community“…finding out what’s needed in your specific area is going to benefit your community as a whole.”
Michael Jimenez Texas A&M AgriLife, Houston On reaching out“Do not be afraid to reach out to these professionals. If they don’t get back to you, it’s because they’re busy.”
Nicholas Clark UC Cooperative Extension, Salinas On small steps“I think every small step does matter.”
Dr. Vasudeva Kamath UA College of Medicine – Phoenix On first reaching out“I used to be pretty intimidated about doing it as well. Honestly, you just have to take a leap of faith on that one.”
Michael Jimenez Texas A&M AgriLife, Houston On setbacks“The failures are the stepping stones in your life.”
Dr. Vasudeva Kamath UA College of Medicine – PhoenixAbout
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A lot of teens want to help their community but don’t know where to start or who to ask, or don’t have the money to do it. thirdauthor is a free, student-led organization that connects them with local professionals who suggest small projects, and helps fund those projects through sponsors and donations.
Interviews
Hear it from local professionals.
We interview professors and local professionals about the real problems in their fields, and how a high schooler can start helping now. People from these places have said yes:
- Interviewed Oct 12UC Cooperative ExtensionSalinas, CaliforniaRead the interview
- Interviewed Oct 12University of Arizona College of Medicine-PhoenixPhoenix, ArizonaRead the interview
- Interviewed Oct 13Texas A&M AgriLife ExtensionHouston, TexasRead the interview
- Interviewed Oct 19NASA Johnson Space CenterHouston, TexasRead the interview
- Interviewed Oct 19Prairie View A&M UniversityPrairie View, TexasRead the interview
- Interviewed Oct 20University of Arizona Cooperative ExtensionPhoenix, ArizonaRead the interview
- Oct 23MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, Texas
- Interviewed Oct 26NC State ExtensionCharlotte, North CarolinaRead the interview
- Interviewed Nov 3University of WashingtonSeattle, WashingtonRead the interview
- Nov 11Baylor College of MedicineHouston, Texas
- About Nov 16University of Texas at AustinAustin, Texas
- Date to be setGalveston Bay FoundationGalveston Bay, Texas
- Date to be setVirginia Cooperative ExtensionVirginia Beach, Virginia
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A chapter is a group of students at your school or in your community who meet and help each other reach local professionals and start real projects. It’s free. All you need is an adult sponsor and 2 to 5 founding members.
