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

Founder & Global Editor-in-Chief
Benjamin Xu
South Saigon International School (VNM)

Global Executive Editor
Estelle Lee
Saigon South International School (VNM)

Managing Editor | East Asia
Minjae Kwon
Cheongna Dalton school (KOR)

Executive Editor | SE Asia
Ryuki Uemiya
UWC South East Asia (SGP)

Executive Editor | East Asia
Ryuta Isaka
United World College ISAK (JPN)

Executive Editor | West Asia
Amanda Pasila
Dwight School Dubai (UAE)

Managing Editor | North America
Akane Wakayama
Ridley College (CAN)

Executive Editor | Oceania
Athena Chen
Ravenswood School for Girls (AUS)

Managing Editor | Oceania
Dylan Goss
Elizabeth Blackburn School of Sciences (AUS)

Ambassador | Kyrgzstan
Emilie Haverman
Bishkek International School (KGZ)

Ambassador | Philippines
Akira Aquino
La Salle Green Hills (PHL)

Executive Editor | North America
Nano Nguyen
Loomis Chaffee School (USA)
