Rya Adronov

Research Editor

Rya Adronov profile graphic. Headshot of Rya, surrounded by blue frame. Rya, 18, Canada. Research Editor. Youth STEM Matters logo bottom left.

Hey, I’m Rya! I’m interested in all areas of STEM, but I get particularly excited about the physical and life sciences. I’m currently studying Arts and Science at McMaster University, and in my spare time, I love to read, travel, and play tennis!

 

🚀 Key Achievements

  • Completed Skills Development Power Up Training (September 2023)

  • Speaker at 2023 Youth STEM Matters Research Conference

📣 Articles in Youth STEM Matters

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Optimising the Depolymerisation of PET Fleece Microplastics Through Microwave Irradiation
Optimising the Depolymerisation of PET Fleece Microplastics Through Microwave Irradiation

Millions of tonnes of plastics are estimated to enter the ocean each year, including polyethylene terephthalate (PET), the world’s most used plastics. Although PET recycling is common, Rya Adronov presents how optimising this process could ultimately reduce the excessive amount of PET microfibres polluting our oceans in the future.

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