Introducing the Newest Members of the Youth STEM Matters Team
After receiving a record 440 applications from youth in 57 countries globally to join the Youth STEM Matters Team, we’re thrilled to announce the 14 young people who have been selected to join the Youth STEM Matters Team!
Aged 15-24 and representing 11 countries across 5 continents, this group of volunteers represents our most geographically diverse cohort yet, and includes Youth STEM Matters’ first ever volunteers in Jamaica, Egypt and Japan. They were selected from a record 440 applicants based in 57 countries, following a thorough shortlisting process including an application review, task and interview by members of the Youth STEM Matters Team.
The 14 new members of the Youth STEM Matters Team are:
Ayesha Murtaza, 16, Canada - Team Member
Catherine Bosnoian, 17, Egypt - Team Member
Fernando Olazabal, 17, Peru - Team Member
Ivy-Grace Adomako, 22, Japan - Research Editor
Joselyne Dusabemungu, 18, Rwanda - Team Member
Kondwani Levy Phiri, 19, Zambia - Team Member
María Paula Araujo, 16, Ecuador - Team Member
Menna Ibrahim, 24, Egypt - Team Member
Neha Bhati, 15, India - Team Member
Saranya Srikanthan, 21, Canada - Team Member
Shaneil Miles, 17, Jamaica - Team Member
Shanza Shakir, 16, Canada - Team Member
Thannista Suresh, 15, England - Science Communication Editor
Yasmeen Saleh, 21, UAE - Team Member
On the quality of applications and the review process, Youth STEM 2030 Founder & CEO Mhairi McCann said:
“It was incredible to see the number, quality and diversity of applications to join the Youth STEM Matters Team, which reaffirms how strongly the journal’s mission resonates with young people globally - we’re incredibly grateful to everyone who took the time to apply. Thank you to the members of the Youth STEM Matters Team, who put in an exceptional effort to ensure every application was reviewed thoroughly, every task was scored diligently, and every interview was conducted fairly, and to Youth STEM Matters Programme Officer Lizzie Bourn who coordinated this selection process. Huge congratulations to all 14 of our new members of the Youth STEM Matters Team - I can’t wait to see the impact you all make in your new roles!”
