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

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)

Our advisory board

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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