Meet 10 young scientists tackling the world’s problems

Here are 10 of the most exciting young scientific leaders in the world today. 


From addressing the current plastic pollution crisis to preventing the next Ebola outbreak, scientists are at the forefront of key discoveries and technologies with the potential to completely change how we address our global challenges.

But scientists across the globe are not just answering fundamental questions with the prospect of creating new inventions or innovations. They are leaders with the power to shape young students, our future leaders, to affect positive change in society. They have the power to shape young minds to realize their potential and the power within themselves to reshape their future.

Here are 10 of the most exciting young scientific leaders in the world today. They’re just a small sample of the 45 Young Scientists who will convene in Dalian at the Annual Meeting of New Champions this year, under the theme of Leadership 4.0: Succeeding in a New Era of Globalization. Collectively they contribute to humanity’s progress through science leadership and pushing the frontiers of human knowledge


More at:

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2019/06/meet-ten-young-scientists-tackling-the-world-s-problems/




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