About Us

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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

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Head of R&D

Oliver Bontavashka Copy

Australian International School

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Treasury

Oliver Bontavashka

Australian International School

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Chief Technical Officer

Anatoly Vladdovsky

British International School

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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

Stay curious with Catalyst

Breaking down complex discoveries and global science stories into digestible reads, straight to your inbox every week.

Stay curious with Catalyst

Breaking down complex discoveries and global science stories into digestible reads, straight to your inbox every week.

Stay curious with Catalyst

Breaking down complex discoveries and global science stories into digestible reads, straight to your inbox every week.

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