Youth STEM 2030

📣 It's the last few days for ambitious young people who want to build solutions for a more sustainable world to apply for #YouthSTEMChangemakers! 🌍 ⚡ Programme Highlights ⚡ ⚙️ 10 week leadership & skills programme (online & in person) in Jan-March 2024 🌍 Build impactful solutions to the issues you care about 👋 Meet other young people who share your determination to create a better future 💰 Support to apply for funding to take your project further ⚡ Connect with inspiring changemakers in #STEM, #sustainability and #entrepreneurship We've already had applications from young people who want to work on tackling issues like #FoodWaste at their university, #biodiversity in their local community, carbon emissions in #construction, #FastFashion, and more! No past experience is needed to apply - just ambition and a passion for a problem you want to solve! Youth STEM Changemakers is proudly supported by the Scottish Ecosystem Fund, so participation is totally free to young people aged 16-24 in Scotland, and we'll also cover costs like travel, data packages and other accessibility costs 💯 Apply by Tuesday 16th January at 5pm GMT ➡️ https://lnkd.in/euezvjdn #STEM #SDGs #GlobalGoals #Youth4SDGs #Science #Technology #Engineering #Maths #youth #STEMEducation #EcosystemFund #YouthLead #GenGeo #PowerOfYouth #iwill #entrepreneur #Scotland #SocEnt #BusinessForGood

We can't wait to celebrate these incredible STEM changemakers, innovators and trailblazers tomorrow at our #YouthSTEMChangemakers Showcase Event! ⚡

✨Women Who Inspire Us✨ Mhairi McCann (she/her) is a STEM changemaker, social entrepreneur, and drives meaningful youth inclusion in STEM and sustainability. She's driven by creating possibility for young people and our planet and, as Founder & CEO of Youth STEM 2030, has empowered 2,500+ youth in 80+ countries as STEM changemakers to tackle the world’s biggest sustainability challenges. Mhairi is passionate about young people's voices being heard in every room where decisions are being made, and she has shared her expertise in creating meaningful, inclusive and participatory youth inclusion in decision-making with a range of local, national and international organisations. Mhairi has a strong focus on equity & inclusion, and believes STEM innovation, research and entrepreneurship must centre the voices of people most impacted by the issues to create a more sustainable future. Mhairi is a 776 Foundation Climate Fellow and a National Geographic Young Explorer, and was named Winner of the 2022 Young Scot Environment Award for her work at Youth STEM 2030. To learn more and support her work, be sure to visit: www.youthstem2030.org #womeninstem #STEM #SDGs #GlobalGoals #Youth4SDGs #Science #Technology #Engineering #Maths #youth #STEMEducation #EcosystemFund #YouthLead #GenGeo #PowerOfYouth #iwill #entrepreneur #Scotland #SocEnt #BusinessForGood

🌍 Our global community of youth here at Youth STEM 2030 are tackling the world’s biggest challenges through science, technology, engineering and maths, creating a real impact across all 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.⁠ ⁠ Here’s how some of them have been changing the world lately…⁠ ⁠ 🏆 Anika was named a Prudential Emerging Visionaries Winner 🌟 Poppy was recognised in The Young Women's Movement #30Under30 🌍 Rutendo's story was featured by Girls In STEM Trust for International Day of Women & Girls in Science 💻 Jenna became Utah DECA Technology Vice-President 🔬 Chloe took part in a Transdisciplinary Research Incubator ⚡️ Ruvarashe won 3 prizes at Zimbabwe Science Fair 📣 Ash won a University of Dundee Pitching Competition 🚀 Kavya's book “How to Thrive in a Changing World?” is out now!⁠ Find out more about their achievements on our website 👉 https://lnkd.in/eCVW9eQs⁠ ⁠ #YouthSTEM2030 #YouthInSTEM #YouthSTEMMatters #YouthSTEMSummit #YouthLead #Youth2030 #ScienceFair #ISEF2024 #RegeneronISEF #research #innovation #PowerOfYouth #30Under30 #entrepreneurship #BatteryResearch #PublishedAuthor Society for Science Zimbabwe Science Fair Knowledge Chikundi Ashoka Ashoka

📣 For the first time this year, Science Communication Article submissions at #YouthSTEMMatters (our youth-led scientific journal) are open! 🎉 If you're aged 24 & under, and want to share your voice on STEM solutions to sustainability challenges, this is the opportunity for you 💯 ⚡ Why Write an Article? 📣 Speak up on the issues YOUth care about ⚙️ Build scientific and communication skills that enhance your CV/resume 🌍 Make a difference in tackling the world’s biggest challenges ⚡ Educate, inspire and empower other young people to take action as STEM changemakers! We've got a shiny new submissions process where you submit your entire article draft, but no past writing experience is needed - we've also got loads of guidance on our website if you're stuck for ideas or need help planning out your article 🙌 Submit your article by 31st March 2024 (5pm BST) 👉️ https://lnkd.in/ePTP-WMW #ScienceCommunication #SciComm #SDGs #Agenda2030 #Youth2030 #ScienceCommunication #STEM #ScienceFair #YouthVoice

We want to say a huge thank you to all 440 youth from 57 countries globally who applied to join our Youth STEM Matters Team!!⁠ ⁠ We were SO inspired and impressed by the quality of applications we received, and no matter whether you've been selected this time around, want to share our appreciation for the time you took to apply, and your shared passion for Youth STEM Matters' mission 🙌🏾 ⁠ Our team has loved getting to know the top 30 applicants better in our interviews over the past couple of weeks, and are now undertaking the difficult final selection process. Good luck everyone, and stay tuned to meet our new members of the Youth STEM Matters Team soon! ⁠ #YouthSTEMMatters #ThankYou #STEM #SDGs #changemakers #YouthLead #Youth2030

📣 It's the last few days for ambitious young people who want to build solutions for a more sustainable world to apply for Youth STEM 2030's new #YouthSTEMChangemakers programme! 🌍 Programme Highlights ⚙ 10 week leadership & skills programme (online & in person) in Jan-March 2024 🌍 Build impactful solutions to the issues you care about 👋 Meet other young people who share your determination to create a better future 💰 Support to apply for funding to take your project further ⚡ Connect with inspiring changemakers in #STEM, #sustainability and #entrepreneurship We've already had applications from young people who want to work on tackling issues like #FoodWaste at their university, #biodiversity in their local community, carbon emissions in #construction, #FastFashion, and more! No past experience is needed to apply - just ambition and a passion for a problem you want to solve! Youth STEM Changemakers is proudly supported by the Scottish Ecosystem Fund, so participation is totally free to young people aged 16-24 in Scotland, and we'll also cover costs like travel, data packages and other accessibility costs 💯 Applications close Tuesday 16th January at 5pm GMT ➡ https://lnkd.in/e7uPCuNB Please can you share with your networks? Dr Susie Mitchell Ian Menzies Graeme Rough Geoff Leask Tracey M. Jenni Snell Bruce Walker Louise Macdonald OBE FRSE David McGlashan Stephen Hendry Catherine Gee Catherine Gemmell-Simpson Bayile Adeoti FRSA Alison Loveday Leanna Sinclair Debbie Johnson Emma Soanes Jonathan Coburn Lucy Morrison (McOuat) Scottish Enterprise Learning for Sustainability Scotland 2050 Climate Group Children in Scotland School for Social Entrepreneurs Firstport Young Enterprise Scotland #SDGs #SocialEnterprise #SocEnt #changemakers #YouthEmpowerment

🚨 Last chance to apply by Monday 8th January for this (paid, of course!) opportunity for facilitators! ⬇

🌎 Do you want to use your ideas to solve the world’s most pressing challenges? We're thrilled to be collaborating with Rise - a global programme that finds and provides opportunity to promising young trailblazers aged 15-17 as they work to serve others and tackle the world's biggest challenges! Rise Global Winners gain access to benefits that last a lifetime, including need-based scholarships, a fully-funded residential experience, mentorship, career development opportunities, funding, and more! 🤩 300 young people from more than 170 countries (including Youth STEM 2030 community members Luis Fernando Ortega Hanco, Jacqueline Prawira, Rushank Goyal and Artash N.!) have already joined the Rise global community, and there's only a few weeks left to apply before this year's deadline on 17th January 2024! Apply Now ➡ https://lnkd.in/erG3s27y

📣 Applications to join our global team of #YouthSTEMMatters volunteers are OPEN!⁠ ⁠ This could be the perfect opportunity for you if you're a young person who wants to...⁠ 🌍 Join a global community of youth researchers, innovators and changemakers⁠ ⚙️ Develop new skills, including teamwork, communication, critical evaluation, scientific writing, leadership and project management⁠ ⚡️ Most of all - make a real difference through #STEM 🌍⁠ ⁠ We've got a range of roles open, so if you want to challenge yourself to apply your existing STEM knowledge to real world problems, improve your critical thinking and support other young people to publish their research and innovations in Youth STEM Matters, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!⁠ ⁠ You don't need experience in a similar role to apply - all of our roles are designed for 14-22 year olds and we’ll provide the training and support you need. The main things you need are enthusiasm to learn, willingness to work hard and a passion for our mission!⁠ ⁠ Apply by 11th January at 5pm GMT ➡ https://lnkd.in/eCNNuF4⁠ ⁠ #YouthSTEM2030 #STEM #SDGs #GlobalGoals #SustainableDevelopmentGoals #Youth4SDGs #Science #Technology #Engineering #Maths #Sustainability #RegeneronSTS #RegeneronISEF #youth #Leadership #SciComm #ScienceCommunication #Art #Artist #SciArt #STEMForGlobalGoals #ScienceFair #ScientificResearch #2030Agenda #YouthLead #Volunteer #GenGeo Opportunity Desk ⁠