Introducing the Newest Members of the Youth STEM Matters Volunteer Team

Youth STEM Matters
Written By Mhairi McCann

14 young people, based in 10 countries across 5 continents, have been selected from 64 applicants based in 25 countries to join the Youth STEM Matters Volunteer Team!

After reviewing every application submitted, informal interviews with the shortlisted applicants, and some lengthy deliberations, we’re pleased to be able to introduce the 14 young people who have been selected to join the Youth STEM Matters Volunteer Team! Congratulations to…

Senior Journalist (Outreach):

  • Aminta Permpoonwiwat, 16, Thailand

Science Communication Editors:

  • Chibueze Godwin Onukelobi, 21, Nigeria

  • Chikondi Maliki, 18, Zambia

  • Ericka Tamayo Guevara, 20, Mexico

  • Reeva Khokhar, 15, USA

  • Rishika Podarala, 18, USA

  • Samiksha Manoharan, 18, Singapore

  • Tirivashe Madzinga, 19, Zambia

Life Sciences Editors:

  • Ielaf H., 17, Wales

  • WIll Mehew, 21, England

Life Sciences Reviewers:

  • Rutendo Kahari, 18, Zimbabwe

  • Shalini Sellam, 18, England

Physical Sciences Editor:

  • Júlia Ceddia, 19, Brazil

Physical Sciences Reviewer:

  • Riya Sikand, 15, USA

 
 
 

A huge thank you must also go to every young person who submitted an application - our team was hugely impressed by the standard of applications, and we’d encourage anyone who wasn’t selected this time to get involved in the journal in other ways (like submitting an article!) and apply again for future opportunities - some of our current team were initially rejected, but made a successful reapplication!

Mhairi McCann

Mhairi (she/her) is Youth STEM 2030’s Founder & CEO, and her work here is fuelled by a deep drive to create possibility for other young changemakers in STEM. Based in Inverclyde, Scotland, her expertise lies in creating meaningful, inclusive and participatory youth inclusion in decision-making. A generalist, Mhairi brings a strategic approach to the pursuit of our mission, and enjoys thinking of the bigger picture and ‘joining the dots’. She has a strong focus on equity & inclusion, is especially passionate about ocean conservation and, in her free time, enjoys volunteering and spending time in nature on long walks with Gordon the dog. Mhairi is a 776 Foundation Climate Fellow, and a 2021 National Geographic Young Explorer, and for her work at Youth STEM 2030, she was named Winner of the 2022 Young Scot Environment Award.

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