About Us

Catalyst is a youth-led organization that aims to provide a global and legitimate platform for youth voices through science journalism. In addition to fueling scientific curiosity, Catalyst makes scientific literature more accessible and appealing for the general public.
We have over 40 writers and editors and growing in Canada, Australia, Japan, Korea, Dubai, Vietnam, China, Kyrgyzstan, and Pakistan. We have also welcomed Dr. Gennady Samorodnitsky from Cornell University and other esteemed professors from Fudan University, the University of Oklahoma, the University of Vienna, and journalists from The Manila Times.
Writers will be able to publish science news articles in a peer-reviewed magazine, earn volunteer/leadership hours, expand their portfolio, gain valuable experience, and make a positive impact on the community.
Meet the team

Head of R&D
Oliver Bontavashka Copy
Australian International School

Treasury
Oliver Bontavashka
Australian International School

Chief Technical Officer
Anatoly Vladdovsky
British International School

Founding Editor
HaoTing Xu
South Saigon International School
Our advisory board

Distinguished Board Member
Dr. Didone Frigerio
University of Vienna

Distinguished Board Member
Dr. Ngoc Bui
University of Oklahoma

Distinguished Board Member
Dr. Chen Ling
Fudan University • ISEF Scientific Review Committee

Distinguished Board Member
Dr. Gennady Samorodnitsky
Cornell University

Distinguished Board Member
Mr. Ludwig O. Federigan
The Manilla Times
