The Abstract: March 2022
March was an exciting time for Youth STEM Matters as we celebrated the organisation’s second anniversary, introduced the Volunteer Voice channel on our Slack workspace, and we’ve made it even easier for you to write an article for Youth STEM Matters!
Two Years of Giving Youth a Platform at Youth STEM Matters
Happy birthday Youth STEM Matters! Today marks 2 years since we launched our youth-led scientific journal, and to celebrate Co-Founder & Managing Editor, Anne-Rosa Bilal, takes a reflective look back at everything our flagship project has achieved in its second year.
The Abstract: February 2022
The Abstract returns with news of three new appointments within the journal, our first ever Journal Development Day, and several team members speaking at the Global Student STEM Conference!
The Abstract: January 2022
The Abstract - all of the latest news from Youth STEM Matters - is back! We kicked off the year by welcoming a new Editor-in-Chief, discussed the future of volunteering at the journal and reviewed lots of applications to join our Volunteer Team!
Second Print Edition of Youth STEM Matters - Submit Your Research, Ideas & Innovations!
In celebration of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, we’re excited to announce the second print edition of Youth STEM Matters will be published in 2022 with a Youth for our Ocean theme! Read on to find out how you can get involved!
Announcing our ‘STEM for Climate Action’ Youth STEM Matters Research Conference
With a focus on STEM for Climate Action to coincide with COP26, the Youth STEM Matters Research Conference is back! Read on to find out how you can get involved!
Introducing the Newest Members of the Youth STEM Matters Volunteer Team
Last month, 14 young people (based in 10 countries across 5 continents!) were selected to join the Youth STEM Matters Volunteer Team - meet our newest team members!
Celebrating Young Researchers & Innovators at the First Youth STEM Matters Research Conference
On Saturday 19th June, youth globally joined us for a celebration of young researchers and innovators at the first Youth STEM Matters Research Conference! With 250 youth - based in 46 countries globally - registered to join us, we brought together a community of STEM changemakers for a day of inspiring talks and new opportunities.
Revealed: Winners of the Youth STEM Matters Author Awards
Meet the winners of the first Youth STEM Matters Author Awards, which recognise some of the most interesting and impactful articles written for Youth STEM Matters.
Revealed: Winners of the Youth STEM Matters Volunteer Awards
The winners of the first Youth STEM Matters Volunteer Awards - recognising the achievements of the 70+ young people who have volunteered at our global youth-led scientific journal over the past year - have been announced!
Announcing the Shortlist for the First Youth STEM Matters Author Awards
Our Youth STEM Matters Author Awards recognise some of the most interesting and impactful articles written by our authors. The overall winners will be announced on 19th June at the Youth STEM Matters Research Conference, but for now, please join us in congratulating our shortlisted authors…
Announcing the Shortlist for the First Youth STEM Matters Volunteer Team Awards
The first Youth STEM Matters Volunteer Team Awards will recognise the achievements of the 70+ young people who have volunteered at Youth STEM Matters over the past year. There’s a range of awards up for grabs, so read on to meet the team members who have been shortlisted…
The Abstract: May 2021
This month, we announced our first ever Youth STEM Matters Research Conference, have been working with authors from around the world towards our first print edition, and celebrated our Volunteer of the Month!
Announcing the First Youth STEM Matters Research Conference
At Youth STEM Matters, we’re hosting our first Research Conference! Read on to find out how you can get involved!
Youth STEM Matters Volunteer Earns University Recognition
Éimear Stephenson, Senior Science Communication Editor at Youth STEM Matters, has been recognised with a prestigious Presidential Award for Volunteering by National University of Ireland, Galway.
The Abstract: April 2021
In April, our volunteers gained new skills at a science communication workshop, we interviewed Dr Natisha Dukhi, introduced our newest team members, and celebrated our Volunteer of the Month!
Introducing the Newest Members of the Youth STEM Matters Volunteer Team
We started 2021 by opening up applications to join the Youth STEM Matters Volunteer Team, with over 100 young people in 29 countries globally applying to get involved - meet the 17 successful applicants!
First Print Edition of Youth STEM Matters - Submit Your Research, Ideas & Innovations!
It’s official…We’re creating the first ever print edition of Youth STEM Matters! Read on to find out how you can get involved!
The Abstract: March 2021
March was a busy month here at Youth STEM Matters and included celebrating our first birthday, the publication of our first ever Review Article, an exciting executive appointment and the launch of our new Science Communication article styles
First Review Article Published in Youth STEM Matters
We’re thrilled that today marks the publication of our first ever Review Article - “Bacterial Concrete: A Sustainable Building Material with Advantageous Properties”, by Katie Molyneux!