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Ka Cheung Wong, Colin - The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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Ka Cheung Wong, Colin - The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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Hello everyone, my name is Colin Wong from Hong Kong and I am a 4th-year undergraduate student majoring in Integrated Business, with a concentration in management and finance. I consider myself to be open-minded and attentive, always eager to learn and grow both personally and professionally. I am excited to be here and look forward to working with all of you!

Feel free to connect with me on Linkedin!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/colin-wong-19510000/

or Instagram
@viilocm

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Melinda Martin-Khan, University of Exeter, UK

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Melinda Martin-Khan, University of Exeter, UK

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Hi, I am originally from Australia. I arrived in the UK in June 2022. I lecture at the University of Exeter in the Exeter Medical School on innovation and leadership in clinical health care. The work often references the UN sustainable development goals so I was keen to be involved to continue to flow from education into action in the work that I do.
I was involved primarily in research in Australia and my role in the UK does have a research arm for which I am very grateful. I love research as well as teaching.
I am very excited to be involved in the Future17 program for the first time. I am looking forward to learning alot from my team and this program. I hope to be a support where needed.

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I am delighted to be part of the Future 17 Project.  I am a Professor in the School of Public Leadership and Director of the Anti-Corruption Centre for Education and Training at Stellenbosch University (South Africa).  My field of specialisation is contemporary issues in Public Administration with particular emphasis on ethics, leadership, gender and corruption. As a mentor, I look forward to working with all of you on this exciting Project.

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Otshepeng Pooe (Dept of Conservation Ecology and Entomology, Stellenbosch University, South Africa) 

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Otshepeng Pooe (Dept of Conservation Ecology and Entomology, Stellenbosch University, South Africa) 

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Hi everyone.
I'm Otshepeng Pooe from Stellenbosch University. I'm a MSc candidate working on poaching in semi-arid ecosystema in South Africa.
I look forward to working with you all

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Hello, I'm Marcelo, PhD Student at University of São Paulo - USP/SP, currently living in the USA developing part of my research at the Indiana University, focused on Teledentistry. I'm an innovation and entrepeneurship enthusiastic, being involved with initiatives, events and hubs. I'm excited about this opportunity for international learning and exchanging. See you out there! https://www.linkedin.com/in/marceloramospinto/

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Kelly Cristina Stéfani, University of São Paulo (USP), Brazil

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Kelly Cristina Stéfani, University of São Paulo (USP), Brazil

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Hello everyone!
My name is Kelly, I am an orthopedic surgeon.
I am a professor at the University of São Paulo, and for the past 3 years, I have been working with social entrepreneurship with undergraduate medical students (SDG 3,4,5,10) and technological innovation with pos-graduate students in several areas (SDG 9,8 ,11,12).
I work as a medical manager of innovation projects at the Innovation Technological Center at Hospital das Clínicas (University of São Paulo) which is the largest hospital in Latin America.
The importance of health in people's lives has become more evident due to the COVID pandemic. This was a great opportunity for me to work with what I always believed to be right. More assertive projects co-created by the differents areas of knowledge and academia-company partnership. All SDGs connect with the 3_health and well-being, and as a doctor I dream of a better world where people are healthy to enjoy life.
I'm excited to be a part of this incredible project again. See you out there!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellycristinastefani/

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Talita M. Lacerda, University of São Paulo, Brazil

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Talita M. Lacerda, University of São Paulo, Brazil

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Hello guys! My name is Talita, I am assistant professor at University of São Paulo (Brazil), and during the last years I have been working on research projects related to the production of sustainable plastics. Achieving SDG number 13 (action against global climate change) depends on small individual actions that when put together, result in a significant impact in preserving Earth's ecosystems and average temperature. I am very excited to be part of Future17 innitiative!

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Pui Yin WU, Julia - University of Exeter

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Pui Yin WU, Julia - University of Exeter

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Halo all! This is Julia, a Hong Kong girl who is having her penultimate year of Business and Management in Exeter, UK.
In this circle, I will work with the "Web 3.0 project, Israel" group.
It's my pleasure to meet you all, and I hope everyone can have fun and engage in what they want from the program.

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Chiara Oddi, LUISS university in Rome, Italy

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Chiara Oddi, LUISS university in Rome, Italy

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Hello everyone! I'm Chiara, a second-year student of Political Science. I lived half of my life in a small town in Italy (near Rome) and the other half in Lima (Peru). This has enriched me enormously on a human and personal level.

I consider myself an empathetic, curious, and open-minded person. I really enjoy sports and exercise, practicing yoga, and walking in nature. My next step will be to try climbing! Also, I love watching movies, reading books, and spending quality time with my friends.

I am a climate and human rights activist, currently a member of the local Rome group of the Fridays For Future movement since last year. That makes clear my interest in issues such as climate and social justice. The theme of sustainability and the protection of the environment has always been very close to me since I was a child.

Moreover, I am vice president and sustainability referent of "Hortensia", the first transfeminist association in the university that seeks to raise awareness among the student community on gender and inclusivity issues and to improve the policies of our university.

In the last four years I also worked in an educational peruvian enterprise, MAB Your Learning Coach, which has the aim of spread a different educational system based on both academic and emotional skills and with a strong focus on life skills.

I really excited to be part of this project, to acquire more knowledge about SDG and to learn from all of you!

Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiara-oddi-736b881aa

Or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chiara_ddi/

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Emanuel Loureto (Manolo) - University of Sao Paulo

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Emanuel Loureto (Manolo) - University of Sao Paulo

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Hi everyone! I'm Emanuel (but my friends call me Manolo), I'm Brazilian Ph.D student in Universidade de São Paulo in Humanities Studies. I'm researching about cultural policies and democratization of access to cultural goods.

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Edison de J. Manoel, University of Sao Paulo, Brasil

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Edison de J. Manoel, University of Sao Paulo, Brasil

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My name is Edison. I am a Full Professor at the School of Physical Education and Sport, University of Sao Paulo. I got my PhD in Psychology at the University of Sheffield, UK. I am involved with the study of human motor actions in infancy as a means to understand the roots of human agency which first and foremost embodied. What led me to apply for Future 17 was my thinking that working for a sustainable world require us to reconnect ourselves with our bodily selves and hence with nature. I am looking forward to work together with all of you!!!

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Hi all,

My name is Catherine, and I'm a final year bachelors student at Exeter University studying the interdisciplinary course Liberal Arts. My main subject is history of international relations, but I have loved taking modules from Geography and fitting together ideas across disciplinary borders.

I am passionate about international  governance and sustainable development in academic study and through doing Model United Nations, and I took the Future 17 course to gain some practical experience working with companies on real world issues framed around the SDGs.

I am excited to work in an international team to share ideas and working practices, and improve my collaborative and organizational skills.

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Hello, my name is Belinda Martin, I am based at Exeter University and am very interested in Climate mitigation. I'm aware that Climate impacts will impact the Global South and am keen to support any efforts to build resilience for this area.  I'm really looking forward to working with my group. 

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Hello, my name is Belinda Martin, I am based at Exeter University and am very interested in Climate mitigation. I'm aware that Climate impacts will impact the Global South and am keen to support any efforts to build resilience for this area.  I'm really looking forward to working with my group. 

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Michelle Wong Hong Ching, University of Exeter

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Michelle Wong Hong Ching, University of Exeter

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Hi, I'm Michelle from Hong Kong. I am currently studying Masters in Management at University of Exeter. I completed my bachelor's degree at City University of Hong Kong, majoring in Translation and Interpretation. I am excited to be a part of the "Driving Empathy Interventions in Government-led Organisations and Institutions in India" project. Can't wait to work with you all!

Please free free to connect with me on LinkedIn:
www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-wong-1239b1251

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Karim Seddik, American University in Cairo

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Karim Seddik, American University in Cairo

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Hi,
My name is Karim Seddik, a professor of electronics and communications engineering at the American University in Cairo. I am also the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research at the School of Sciences and Engineering (SSE). My research is generally in the area of wireless (mobile) communications. I am recently mode focused on ML applications in wireless networks. Below is my homepage for more information :)

https://www1.aucegypt.edu/faculty/kseddik/Homepage/Welcome.html

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Shereen Mamdouh | The American University in Cairo

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Shereen Mamdouh | The American University in Cairo

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Sallam all,

It is Shereen Mamdouh from Egypt, I am a Biotechnology master's student at AUC, and this is my first semester. My focus is on Autoimmunity and Bioinformatics.
The thing I am completely sure about is when I help others, make them laugh, support them, or leave a genuine impact, I feel that it is the real me.
I am deeply passionate about helping people achieve their dreams, especially, if these dreams are their simplest rights. Moreover, all people have the right to have a warm home, food, and get a high-quality education. No one can live without a goal; thus, all I want during my journey in Future 17 is to help some people to achieve their own goals. Even if I could not totally solve the problems such as poverty, hunger, quality education, climate change, or sustainable cities, at least I would have tried, and left a step for another one to continue.
I also want to learn more about Design thinking, target breakdown, and problem management.

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Dina Abdel Fattah, The American University in Cairo

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Dina Abdel Fattah, The American University in Cairo

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Hello everyone, I am an Assistant Professor of Economic. I have a PhD in Economics from the University of Sussex, UK. I teach a number of courses including (but not limited to) Economic Development, Labor Economics and Economics of Egypt. My research is mostly focused on the labor market. I explore topics related to youth, women and migration. I am looking forward to work with my co-mentor and the students on this exciting project

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Flavio Illuzzi, LUISS University in Rome

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Flavio Illuzzi, LUISS University in Rome

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Hello, I'm Flavio from Rome, Italy. I'm a Management student, I'm working in an e-learning startup and I'm a volunteer. I love to study philosophy, ethics and religions and to live them in my daily life.
More than anything else, I would define myself as someone who is trying to discover, express and live his humanity at the deepest level possible.

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Hello, everyone. I´m a physycian and since 2011, I work as a teacher at School of Medicine of USP (São Paulo, Brazil) in the Department of Preventive Medicine.  I live in São Pulo, with my husband and 2 (loved) kids (Bibiana is 4 and Alice, 6 years old).
I love nature, plants and photography.

It´s a huge pleasure be part of FUTURE17, an interprofessional initiative. Th SDG3 (health) and 10 (inequalities) are my focus on research.

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Dr Mike Lamont, Part-time lecturer in investments at Stellenbosch University

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Dr Mike Lamont, Part-time lecturer in investments at Stellenbosch University

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Hi All. I hold a PhD in economics and have teached investments at Stellenbosch University for the past decade. Prior to that I had a 30-year career in central and investment banking, specializing in bonds, FX and asset management. I was also Chair of the Bond Exchange. In my teaching focus area ESG issues have become increasingly important and resonates with this mentor programme. I trust I can add some value to students

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Hello squad. Niyati, I am. I work as a dentist, but I'm currently pursuing a master's degree in healthcare administration and management. I'm an Indian. I have worked for the underprivileged tribal population in India to meet their basic requirements and improve their quality of life. I have also participated in medical emergencies on the front lines in my native India. I find future 17 to be an exciting place, and I'm very eager to participate and help the group achieve its goals.

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Reham Abdellatif, The American University in Cairo (AUC)

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Reham Abdellatif, The American University in Cairo (AUC)

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Hi, from Cairo, Egypt.
I'm Reham Abdellatif, Senior educational development and assessment at the Center for Learning and Teaching at the American University in Cairo. I lead the design thinking coaches program at AUC. I work on different projects that include, experiential learning integration in the curriculum, supporting faculty to innovate in their teaching, instructional design and assessment and research for the quality of education. My masters is in international and comparative education, concentration in higher education. I did my research on Technical and Vocational Education (TVET). I am a passionate educator, design thinking coach and educational developer. I believe that we rise by lifting others. My approach is to empower educators and help them provide an innovative teaching and learning experiences to their students.
I am excited to be part of this journey :)
Let's learn and don't forget to have fun! (that is always my motto) :)

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Rinad Ghaith, The American University in Cairo. 

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Rinad Ghaith, The American University in Cairo. 

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Hi everyone! This is Rinad Ghaith, an undergraduate at the American University in Cairo (AUC). I am majoring in Political Science and double minoring in Economics and Psychology.
I am beyond grateful for the opportunity to devise solutions oriented toward SDGs! I have always wanted to contribute to my community in one way or another, and my participation in Future17 will provide me with the right tools and skills to achieve these goals.
As a matter of fact, one of the reasons I decided to apply for Future17 is because it aligns with some of my passions, which include community service, sustainable solutions to contemporary dilemmas, and development projects.
I am looking forward to learning from all the brilliant minds participating in this initiative as well. :))

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Christer Adelaide Anditi- Stellenbosch University SA

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Christer Adelaide Anditi- Stellenbosch University SA

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Hello Everyone. You can call me Christer. I am a Design researcher currently undertaking my PhD in sustainable development at Stellenbosch University in South Africa.
I am here to learn new ways to contribute to sustainable development in the community and globally, and where to effectively align my competencies.
I love meeting and engaging with people from different regions and cultures and I am looking forward to spending some time with you in this programme.

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Sara Tariq, The American University in Caito, Egypt. 

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Sara Tariq, The American University in Caito, Egypt. 

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Hi everyone!  I am sara and I am junior undergraduate student at the American University in Cairo majoring in Political Science and double minoring in economics and Graphic design.
I am very excited to be part of Future17 and I am looking forward to working on an interesting SDG with my team and to actually making a difference with our efforts and ideas, I am very grateful and excited for the opportunity!

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Hi everyone
I am a Professor of Practice and the Director at the Center for Learning and Teaching, American University in Cairo. I am trained as a medical doctor and worked in the field of ophthalmology for many years. now I work in educational development, digital education and strategic pedagogical and institutional initiatives. I collaborate across AUC, as a faculty developer, supporting innovation in teaching and learning, digital education, experiential learning, and integration of creative and critical thinking into the curriculum as well as outreach.  I have partnered on multiple high impact institutional initiatives including AUC Quality of Education Taskforce, AUC’s Learning Spaces Plan, Online Learning and Experiential Learning Initiative at CLT. I am passionate design thinking facilitator and coach and have designed, facilitated and coached multiple design thinking workshops as part of AUC’s Design Thinking Initiative.

I am excited to be here and can’t wait to start working with you all.

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Hi everyone.
My name is Ariosvaldo and i am form Brazil. i'm doing my PhD in Biochemystry. i am interested in Health and education.

Its a pleasure to participate in Future 17. i hope that i will learn a lot of things, improve my network  and other skill.

I am look foward to meet you

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Ashaba Twehamye Junior -American University in Cairo 

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Ashaba Twehamye Junior -American University in Cairo 

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I'm Ashaba , a proud African born and raised in Uganda (The pearl of Africa)

Currently at the American University in Cairo, Egypt  studying an MSc in Sustainable Development with Concentration in Green Technologies and Urban Infrastructure for Sustainable Cities.

More so, I am a Civil Engineer with four years of working experience in Road construction and Maintenance in Uganda.

My interest align with SDGs 11( Sustainable cities and Communities),12(Responsible Consumption and Production),9(Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) and 6(Clean Water and Sanitation).

I look forward to knowing and meeting you all.

Feel free to connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashaba-twehamye-junior-16b2a889

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Buren Logan Moodley, Stellenbosch University

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Buren Logan Moodley, Stellenbosch University

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Hello everyone
My name is Buren Logan Moodley, I am a MSc student at Stellenbosch University. I am currently working on sugarcane plants and tobacco with relation to drought tolerance. I am passionate about helping people from underprivileged backgrounds. I for one have come from one such background and would like to improve the standards of living and access to basic education with regards to my research and work. I feel like my personal goals and work coincide well with the SDGs.

I am really happy to be apart of this program and look forward to meeting my group and starting this final project!

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Cody Mankelow, The University of Auckland, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

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Cody Mankelow, The University of Auckland, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

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Tēnā koutou

I am Cody Mankelow, a Professional Teaching Fellow at The University of Auckland, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

I teach Humanitarian engineering and social cost-benefit analysis. I research Engineering Education and water resilience in remote communities (SGD 6). I also have a side hustle in Space suitability.

I look forward to being a mentor and working with my team on an exciting project.

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Eduardo Aleixo Monteiro – University of São Paulo

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Eduardo Aleixo Monteiro – University of São Paulo

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Hello, everyone!

My name is Eduardo and I’m from Recife, northeast region of Brazil.

I’m currently completing a doctoral degree in humanities, rights and other legitimacies at University of São Paulo.

I’ve been researching law and art as an active teaching and learning methodology.

I’m very excited to be part of the project and to meet you all.

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Hello everyone
My name is Abigail Chari, l am a PhD student at Stellenbosch University. I am currently working on access to health care services for the marginalsed and poor communities. I am passionate about issues to do with access to services, child and maternal health and inequality. I strive to ensure that the gap between the haves and the have nots has been eliminated and creating a society where everyone feels part of. This is in line with SDGs 1, 2 and 3.

I am glad to be part of this program and l look forward to sharing ideas and collaborating with fellow participants.

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Ludovic Nicodemi , LUISS University , Rome , Italy . 

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Ludovic Nicodemi , LUISS University , Rome , Italy . 

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Hey there !
My name is Ludovica. I am attending  the second year of my Bachelors degree in Economics and Management at Luiss University in Rome.

I'm passionate about fashion , especially about second-hand, vintage and archive .  I also run a small Depop/Vinted shop where I sell items carefully selected  by me and I'm also working on a new project to turn my passion in something more .  I'm also interested in art , in several of its shapes  and i enjoy travelling and explore new places and cultures .

I'm glad to take part to future 17 project and can't wait to begin and gain new skill and prove my self .

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Sumood Abdulhadi, American University in Cairo

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Sumood Abdulhadi, American University in Cairo

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Salam everyone,
This is me Sumood from Yemen, I'm a graduate student majoring in International and Comparative Education. I am interested in many aspects of life such as indoor farming, photography, healthy lifestyle, and philanthropy, however, Education is my main one. Thus, SDG4 is the appealing one for me, yet I am interested in whatever supports unprivileged children all around the world.
I'm eager to be exposed to my team's opinions, knowledge, and experience.

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Priscila Costa - University of São Paulo

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Priscila Costa - University of São Paulo

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Hello everyone! I'm Priscila and I'm doing my PhD in Applied Ecology at the "Luiz de Queiroz" College of Agriculture (University of São Paulo).  I born in Rio de Janeiro and always been surrounded by natural beauty. I am a biologist, environmental manager and have a master's degree in ecotourism and conservation. I am interested in working with: 3. good health; 4. quality education; 11. sustainable cities and communities.

I hope to contribute and learn from you!

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Hi everyone!

I'm JJ a fourth year Business and Management student at Exeter. I'm excited to be on the sustainability & mining project with Cornish Lithium.

Really looking forward to working with you all!

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Hi everyone!

My name is Daniel and I'm from Brazil.  Nowadays, I'm doing my Ph.D. in Agronomy at the Center of Nuclear Energy in Agriculture-CENA (University of São Paulo, Piracicaba). My project involves pesticides in the environment. In my thesis, I'm searching for alternatives using organic residues to reduce the persistent of pesticides in soils and help build more sustainable agriculture.

It's a pleasure to participate in a program like Future17. I hope all of us have an amazing experience and much new knowledge.

If someone wants, it is a pleasure to share experiences with you.
Here, are my contacts.
email: danielnalin@usp.br
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-nalin-36ab64168/

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Govini Elvitigala - The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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Govini Elvitigala - The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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Hey folks. I'm Govini, a third year Chemistry student at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). I am interested in Climate Action and am part of several environmental youth societies - both in my home country, Sri Lanka, and in Hong Kong. I am also interested in Gender Equality and am trying to get more involved in that sphere now. I look forward to working with and learning from you.

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Apoorva Bansal, University of Exeter Business School

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Apoorva Bansal, University of Exeter Business School

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Hi everyone!

This is Apoorva, a student of International Business and corporate finance at UEBS.
My key interests are transition finance, sustainability in the investment banking space and ESG.

Looking forward to interacting wit you all!

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Tapiwa Muzerengi (Ph.D), University of Stellenbosch

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Tapiwa Muzerengi (Ph.D), University of Stellenbosch

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Hie everyone. My name is Tapiwa Muzerengi an MPhil degree in Disaster Risk Science and Development student with Stellenbosch University. I have interest in SDG 2 Zero Hunger, SDG13-Climate Action and SDG 17 on Partnerships. I have strong research interests in Food Security, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction. I hope and trust this program will further heighten my research skills and expert knowledge in Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems, Early Action, Anticipatory Actions and using credible forecasts to predict disasters and take appropriate action before the disaster strikes.

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Kereemang Gaoaaga - Stellenbosch University

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Kereemang Gaoaaga - Stellenbosch University

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Hello Everyone!
My name is Kereemang Gaoaaga, a   Masters student in Earth Sciences at Stellenbosch University. Currently residing in Stellenbosch but am originally from Botswana.

I am delighted to be part of this exciting program, to share my ideas and learn from others too. To collaborate and network!

I am most intrigued by sustainability and mining. Harnessing of the minerals on Earth, at the same time giving special consideration to the environment and  health of people living closer to mines. To narrow my scope, I focus on investigating on the geochemistry of dust aerosols and how they can potential affect human health. The most vulnerable group being elderly, women and children.
My interests aligns with the SDG 11 (Sustainable cities and Communities) and SDG 3 (Good health and Wellbeing).

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Greetings everyone! I am Noku Katom from South Africa. I am passionate about Education, Holistic Mentorship, and Entrepreneurship. I am doing Postgraduate Diploma in Theology.

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Hello, my name is Andrea, and I am a 20-year-old Italian student from Rome. I am currently attending the second year of a Bachelor's degree in Economics at Luiss University, where I am learning about economic theory and developing my analytical skills.

I am also excited to be participating in the Future17 project, which focuses on creating a sustainable future and taking actionable steps towards climate change. I have chosen to participate because this project aligns with my personal values and ambitions. I believe that it is important to take an active role in shaping the future of our planet, and I am eager to contribute to the cause.

Through this project, I hope to gain valuable experience, knowledge, and skills that can help me make a positive impact in the world. I am excited to work with other like-minded individuals and take steps towards a better future.

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Dominic Ayegba Okoliko, Stellenbosch University, South Africa

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Dominic Ayegba Okoliko, Stellenbosch University, South Africa

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Hi, I'm Dominic from Stellenbosch, originally from Nigeria. I am a postdoctoral fellow at the Centre for Research on Evaluation, Science, and Technology (CREST), Stellenbosch University. This is my second time joining the Future17 SDG Global Challenge as a mentor, and I am extremely excited about this opportunity.

As a researcher, I am interested in the ways in which communication and public understanding impact our ability to make sustainable decisions. I draw from different fields familiar to me, such as philosophy, political science, and communication, to help us make sense of the intersections between communication, public sensemaking, and sustainability governance.

I look forward to another cycle of learning and mentoring as we go through the January '23 F17 challenge.

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Hi, everyone,
I'm Yutong from China, a second year student majoring in Accounting and Finance in UOE. It's so happy that i can have this opportunity to have in-depth learning in SDG, which can help me learn a lot from different majors', countries' students and the real world in a more comprehensive view. I hope to use my learning about accounting and finance as a basic tool to analyze the financial problems faced by enterprises .
Looking forward to meet you all :)

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Mailena Clarke, University of Exeter, UK

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Mailena Clarke, University of Exeter, UK

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Hey team!

My name is Mailena and I'm studying Business Management Bsc with proficiency in Entrepreneurship at the University of Exeter!

As you can see from my BeReal and maybe my name (thought I would showcase the behind-the-scenes of my life too!), my family are from Norway in a small northern town called Alta.

I am absolutely honoured and extremely grateful to participate in Future17 with you in my final year at university.

I cannot wait to make a genuine impact for our partners but also hopefully in each others' lives and make connections that will last a lifetime.

I started my boutique marketing agency with the mission to remove resource obstacles many small and non-profit organisations face, helping small business owners and activists use innovation and easy-to-use technology to improve their digital assets. I look forward to applying my experience to our partner and being part of the collective effort to reach SDGs.

Eeeek! Let's go!

P.S To get in touch easier with me, feel free to add me on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mailena-clarke-2004201ab

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Ropafadzo Mhene, Stellenbosch University 

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Ropafadzo Mhene, Stellenbosch University 

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Hie my name is Ropafadzo Mhene from Stellenbosch university . I am currently a third year undergraduate BCom management accounting student. I am from Zimbabwe and I am very excited to participate in this program . I am an introvert and enjoy being outside .

My SDGs of interest were SDG 8 on decent work and economic growth  , SDG 6 on clean water and sanitation and SDG 4 on quality education . Coming from a country where these things are lacking to some extent led me to apply to the program . Being able to learn from other people on how I can possibly make a positive change while broadening my horizons socially and intellectually seems like an interesting and fulfilling challenge

I think this will be an enriching experience for me and I cannot wait to collaborate and work with everyone?

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Hi, I'm Abhijeet, a Masters student at the University of Exeter.

I care immensely about the world's rapidly diminishing Ecosystems and Species. What has become increasingly clear in recent times is how intrically linked industrial food production and Ecosystems desolation are. I want to work on connecting these two in data detail, and hopefully come up with region-based solutions.

The SDGs I'm most interested in :
15. Life on Land
14. Life below Water
13. Cimate Action
12. Responsible Consumption and Production

I really look forward to working with you all.

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Hi, my name is Trust, I'm a Food Science postdoctoral researcher with Stellenbosch University. I am interested in indigenous African foods from fruits, veges as well as pulses and the value they can bring to people's livelihoods particularly in marginalized areas of sub-Saharan Africa. The SDGs I am mostly inclined toward include #2 Zero Hunger; #3 Good Health & Wellbeing; and #12 Responsible Consumption & Production. I look forward to working and collaborating with you all!! Siuuu!!!!

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My name is Tsitsi Mashupeka, second year MEng (Research) Industrial Engineering student at Stellenbosch University. My key research interest are in applying engineering principles to solve sustainability problems. Of greatest interest are
1. Climate Action
2. Responsible consumption and production
3. Affordable and Clean Energy
4. Sustainable cities and communities

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Hi guys I am Kevin, a penultimate-year student studying FinTech at CUHK! And I am happy to meet you guys before graduation haha. For myself, I may a bit bored. In my leisure time, I love watching YouTube and anime to relax. So if you guys have any recommended YouTube channels or anime, please feel free to tell me!

It's my first time participating in such a sustainable programme. So it was pretty great for me to learn more ESG and related knowledge during the project and courses. And I think it is a good moment for me to communicate with other uni-students.

For more information, you can follow me on Instagram @kevinlam.0130! Or on Linkedin  https://www.linkedin.com/in/king-him-lam/ I am looking forward in the coming time!

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Caitlin Sithole - Stellenbosch University, South Africa 

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Caitlin Sithole - Stellenbosch University, South Africa 

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Hello hello!
I am Caitlin Sithole (she/her), a 5th-year Medical Student at Stellenbosch University, South Africa.

I am a firm believer that we should leave every space we enter, a better place for our being there. The same goes for our planet!

I am passionate about the intersection between health, well-being and education specifically of females and the effect thereof on gender equality and the reduction of poverty.

I am excited to work together with people from across the globe as we use our combined skills, knowledge and experience to help ensure a more sustainable future for us all!

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Hello from Cairo.

I'm Aya. I'm studying MSc in Electronics and Communication Engineering at the American University in Cairo. I'm interested in applying technology to contribute to SDG problems and use innovative solutions to help communities and society; that's why I joined Future 17 to stretch my mind with more information that might help me find a re-searchable area for my master's thesis.
I'm so excited to collaborate in this program, meet every one of you, and embarking on this journey.

Feel free to follow me on my social medias:
Instgram: https://instagram.com/aya_samir630?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Linked in : https://www.linkedin.com/in/aya-samir-2ab492190/

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Eshanee Bhattacharjya, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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Eshanee Bhattacharjya, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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Hello everyone, I'm Eshanee and I am a final year student at CUHK :) I'm originally from India but have lived abroad in many countries like Brazil, Switzerland, Hungary and Angola, and my global experiences have highlighted to me the importance of sustainability on a large scale. I'm a student of Energy & Environmental Engineering, and have participated in The Carbon Literacy Project offered by Yale and University of Nottingham's University Climate Action Program. I am currently researching pricing methods for decentralized electricity distribution using ESS, which will hopefully encourage widespread use of renewable energy. I have a keen interest in ESG, sustainable consumerism, and circular economics and AI/fintech methods to promote these causes, and am interested to work with the passionate folks here who also share similar interests :)

Feel free to connect with me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eshanee-bhattacharjya/

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Fady Michel, American University in Cairo

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Fady Michel, American University in Cairo

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Hellooo everyone! I'm Fady Michel, Associate Professor and Assistant Provost for Innovative Learning Experiences  at The American University in Cairo - AUC. I lead the university’s initiative for innovative and challenge-based experiential learning. My work fosters interdisciplinary collaboration between students, faculty and industry and societal partners to design, create and develop solutions to complex, real-life challenges.

I am the founder and Managing Director at ERGO, a human-centered strategy and innovation consulting firm, tackling business, social and behavioral challenges through human-centered design principles. I'm a huge advocate of human-centered design, with passion for business design, systems thinking and innovation management. I champion working at the intersection of design, technology and human behavior to conceive human-centered solutions that hold disruptive potential.

A space mission designer by training, I'm the recipient of NASA JSC Exceptional Software Award, and NASA Space Act Award for Innovative and Creative Development. I hold a B.Sc. and M.Sc. from the University of Southern California, in Space Mission Design and Spacecraft Design, respectively; and a PhD. in Astrodynamics from The University of Texas at Austin.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/fady-michel/
p.s. loving the diversity on this wall:)

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Cosima Babl, Stellenbosch University, South Africa

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Cosima Babl, Stellenbosch University, South Africa

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Hello hello everyone! I am Cosima (nickname Cosi) and I am a PhD student at the Institute for Plant Biotechnology (IPB) at Stellenbosch University. I am extremely passionate about the environment as I grew up on a farm surrounded by nature. I was exposed to Future17 by my Master's co-supervisor Dr Bianke Loeddolf and a fellow student who participated last year. I have been searching for means or platforms to contribute to finding solutions to mitigate the effects of climate change and to address food security in less developed countries and I believe Future17 is such a platform. I am most passionate about the SDGs 2 and 13. Through research and collaboration it is my goal to contribute towards these. I am excited to work with everyone and to learn new skills that I can apply in the future.

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Fady Michel, American University in Cairo

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Fady Michel, American University in Cairo

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Hellooo everyone! I'm Fady Michel, Associate Professor and Assistant Provost for Innovative Learning Experiences  at The American University in Cairo - AUC. I leads the university’s initiative for innovative and challenge-based experiential learning. My work fosters interdisciplinary collaboration between students, faculty and industry and societal partners to design, create and develop solutions to complex, real-life challenges.

I am the founder and Managing Director at ERGO, a human-centered strategy and innovation consulting firm, tackling business, social and behavioral challenges through human-centered design principles. I'm a huge advocate of human-centered design, with passion for business design, systems thinking and innovation management. I champion working at the intersection of design, technology and human behavior to conceive human-centered solutions that hold disruptive potential.

A space mission designer by training, I'm the recipient of NASA JSC Exceptional Software Award, and NASA Space Act Award for Innovative and Creative Development. I hold a B.Sc. and M.Sc. from the University of Southern California, in Space Mission Design and Spacecraft Design, respectively; and a PhD. in Astrodynamics from The University of Texas at Austin.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/fady-michel/
p.s. loving the diversity on this wall:)

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Hello, my name is Thais Correa and I’m a PhD student at the University of São Paulo / Brazil. I work with remote sensing of the atmosphere, currently I’m very focused on the quantification of methane in wetlands.

I’m  anxious to participate in Future 17. I believe that I will have the opportunity to learn a lot about the challenges of different areas of sustainable development.

I'm most interested in SDG’s13, 12, 14 and 1

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Flavio Hourneaux Jr, Senior Lecturer of Management, University of São Paulo

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Flavio Hourneaux Jr, Senior Lecturer of Management, University of São Paulo

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Hi, everyone. I am Flavio Hourneaux Junior, Lecturer of Management at the School of Economics, Business Administration and Accounting at the University of São Paulo (FEA-USP) since 2013. I am also the currently Editor-in-chief of RAUSP Management Journal and the chair of the UN-PRME (Principles for Responsible Management Education) Chapter Brazil, since 2021. My research, teaching, and consultancy activities are mainly on the following topics: performance management, sustainability management and sustainability education. Looking forward to beginning our activities in Future17. My email is flaviohjr@usp.br and my Linkedin is https://www.linkedin.com/in/flavio-hourneaux-0004b3/

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Hello everyone! My name is Tibor (he/him). I grew up in Islington, London, where I worked in fashion and interned for a human rights charity before attending University. I am in my second year studying Politics, Philosophy and Economics at Exeter University. I am particularly interested in policy development based on the Sustainable Development goals.

I look forward to participating in Future 17 and meeting the team I will be working with.

Feel free to message or add me on Linkedin:
www.linkedin.com/in/tibor-thursfield-

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Anna Chiara Sarti, LUISS University, Rome, Italy.

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Anna Chiara Sarti, LUISS University, Rome, Italy.

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Hello everyone! I'm Anna Chiara, I'm from Rome. I'm currently a second year student of Political Science.

I decided to take part to Future17 program because I'm very interested in SDGs issues. I would like to learn as much as possible from this project. In particular I've always been interested in "responsible consumption and production" . Especially I believe that the world of fashion should change to be more sustainable and responsible but still accessible to everyone.

I think that the project Future17 will allow me to improve my skills, acquire new perspectives and ways of seeing the world.

I am grateful to be able to participate in the project and I can't wait to work with you!

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Christiaan Gildenhuys, Stellenbosch University, South Africa

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Christiaan Gildenhuys, Stellenbosch University, South Africa

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Hello there! I'm Chris and I'm a fourth year student at Stellenbosch University. I'm currently doing my BscHons in Biodiversity and Ecology (nature and stuff). I am originally from Johannesburg but moved to Cape Town last year, though I mostly stay in Stellenbosch for my studies.

I am most interested in SDG 15, life on land. Specifically though, I am interested in the interactions between people and biodiversity. For example, my current research focus is invasive species, their introduction, impacts, and management in South Africa. It is a wide (and fascinating) field, involving a lot of biology and a lot diverse people.

I was interested in joining the future17 challenge because I wanted to widen my horizons beyond just nature and stuff to better equip myself to work in a multidisciplinary and diverse team of people, which is going to be necessary to address the problems facing biodiversity and humanity in the present and future.

I can't wait to meet all you people and start working together on the project.

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Keila Cavalcante, University of Sao Paulo

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Keila Cavalcante, University of Sao Paulo

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Hi everybody
My name is Keila and I'm in the first year of my PhD in chemistry. My project involves the application of non-thermal and renewable techniques for the production of functional milk beverages.
My entire academic career has always been limited to laboratory scale and a small part of SGD to 11 and 7 mostly.

I am very excited to be a part of Fututre 17. I believe that this experience will broaden my perspectives on the environment, society, and economy in general. The opportunity to interact with people from various backgrounds and cultures while working on a team, receiving mentoring makes the experience even more enriching.

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Hi everyone, my name is Rosie Dally and I am in my final year of my undergraduate degree. My majors include History and Sociology and I study at the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa. I was interested in joining the Future17 challenge as I have always been interested in development and is something I have wanted to expand my knowledge on since my degree has covered the topic of development. I have always been interested in discovering new and creative ways to counter waste production and ensuring a healthy environment. I am very passionate about thrifting and opt to shop second hand in order to reduce waste and counter the fast fashion crisis. This aligns with an SDG that I am very interested in, number 12, Responsible consumption and production. I am also interested in SDG 6 regarding clean water and sanitation for all, as many people in South Africa do not have access to these necessities and it would be amazing to ensure that all citizens have a healthy and clean environment. I am looking forward to the journey that lies ahead and am hoping that many new doors are opened. I am excited to be working with an awesome group of people who all have the same common goal and meeting new friends along the way!

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Hello everyone, my name is Asisipho Mlobeli, I am from South Africa. I am currently studying Electronic and electrical engineering at Stellenbosch University. I decided to participate in Future17 because of the passion I have for wanting to contribute to finding solutions to reduce/mitigate human actions/behavior in contributing to Climate change. Climate change have been the topic over the past years, and is still even now, as a result of the many impacts it has brought, sustainability then became the most language spoken which raised many questions to me. Therefore, joining Future17, will also help me to understand sustainability in detail and broaden up my understand.

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Hi! My name is Lorena (she/her), I live in João Pessoa (PB/Brazil) and am a first year PhD student at the University of São Paulo. My research project is about the intersections between urban and environmental regulation at the local level and sustainable development as a cross-cutting policy objective.

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorenamfigueiredo/

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Donia Abdel Nasser, The American University in Cairo

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Donia Abdel Nasser, The American University in Cairo

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Hello everyone, I'm Donia, a master's degree student at the environmental engineering program at the American University in Cairo. I have received my BSc. degree in chemical engineering and currently working as a teaching assistant.

My current research is focused on wastewater treatment and its new technologies in addition to solid waste management and circular economy. That's why I'm most interested in SDGS 2, 6, 12, 13 and 15.

Looking forward to meeting my team and addressing our challenge.
Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/donia-abdel-nasser-5440a5178/

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Nathalia Minari, University of São Paulo

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Nathalia Minari, University of São Paulo

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Hi everyone, I'm Nathalia, a Science Biology professional and Ph.D. student at the Environmental and Energy Institute of the University of São Paulo. In my thesis, I am researching Nature-Based Solution governance structures in Latin America.

Although all the SDG are linked with my main topic of research, I'm most interested in the SDGs 13 and 17.

If you would like to contact me, please email to: nathalia.minari@usp.br
Also, I'm on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathalia-bassoli-minari/

I am pleased to be sharing these experience with you all!

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Hadeel El-Ahraf, American University in Cairo

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Hadeel El-Ahraf, American University in Cairo

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Hi everyone, I'm Hadeel. I'm an Industrial and Organizational Psychologist with a secondary specialty in Inclusive Education. I'm an adjunct in the Psychology Department at the AUC and work as an independent consultant. I'm excited to be a part of the Future17 program this year and look forward to meeting my team!

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Hello everyone,
I'm Ulisses Araujo, a full professor at the School of Arts, Sciences and Humanities of the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil. I have a long experience working with Design Thinking, Project-based Learning and the maker culture in SDG projects. Currently I'm the President of the PANPBL - Association of PBL and Active Learning Methods (www.panpbl.org), and belong to the Research Center on New Pedagogical Architectures. I'm glad to join the Future17 program, and envision to contribute to inspirational projects this term.

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Hi, my name is Annie and I am a second year undergraduate student at the University of Exeter studying BSc Business Management and Sustainability. I am taking part in the Future 17 program to contribute towards the sustainability half of my degree, hoping to gain some experience applying my knowledge and interest in sustainability to real-world challenges!

I care about all of the SDGs. I have a strong feeling of empathy towards SDGs focused on tackling poverty, hunger, inequalities, and protecting and restoring the natural environment. However, my current knowledge and skills are better suited to working towards solving the challenges businesses face in becoming more sustainable, such as Responsible production and consumption, and industry, innovation and infrastructure.

Therefore, my ultimate goal is to contribute towards tackling business-oriented goals throughout my career, whilst contributing to social and environmental SDGs in my free time through volunteering work.

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Hi everyone,

My name is Moises and I live in Minas Gerais, Brazil. I’m PhD student at University of São Paulo (USP) in the engineering program. My background is in project management and agile (I’m PMP certified) and my research is about hospital efficiency. In the last two years I worked for Unops from UN in the health government context. I’m also experience with IT projects and I worked for some NGOs for security and social projects. I’m excited to learn more in the Program17. As a hobby, I use to practice mountain bike and make trips with my bike. My contact email is moisesluna@usp.br. See you soon!

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Ahmed Emadelddin, American University in Cairo, Egypt

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Ahmed Emadelddin, American University in Cairo, Egypt

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Hello everyone! I am Ahmed. I am a PhD student at the American University in Cairo in the Global Public Health program. I have finished my Masters in Nanotechnology, and my Bachelors in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmaceutical Industries.

I am very interested in Good health and Well being, partnerships and Zero Hunger.

My main goal is to Work as a health communication specialist at Global Health Organizations and Influence/Impact people's health worldwide.

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Dr Markus Mueller, Senior Lecturer in Applied Mathematics (Exeter)

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Dr Markus Mueller, Senior Lecturer in Applied Mathematics (Exeter)

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Hello everyone, I am Markus and will be one of your Future17 mentors for the coming weeks.
I am a mathematician with a wide range of research interests from Data Science to Sustainable Development.
For the last 10 years or so, I have worked with 100s of colleagues and students from every continent (apart from Antarctica) on many quantitative aspects of SDGs. I am currently part of the leadership team of the University of Exeter's Environment and Sustainability Institute, primarily developing our education and engagement work.
Some of my latest projects with post-doctoral and graduate researchers include, for example, modelling and simulation for marine renewable energy technologies to enable optimal power generation from ocean waves, or indoor environmental sensor data analysis to enable smarter and healthier homes.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mmuelleruoe/

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Hi everyone! I’m Francesco
I’m from Italy, although not from the sunny, good looking and touristic Italy but from a little town in the northern, cold and foggy part of Italy :')

I currently live in Rome where I’m a second year student of the undergraduate degree in political science at LUISS.
I chose this degree because I want to be able to tackle underdevelopment and inequalities in the poorest countries of the world. That’s the reason why I’m considering the programme of social policy for development for my master’s degree.
For this reason, the SDGs I feel more passionate about are numbers 1 and 2, although every SDG is connected with one another and only by working on every one of them we can reach a sustainable development for the future.

I’ve worked as a volunteer to help homeless people in Rome and I’m currently starting a volunteering organisation that aims to better education around the world, raising awareness on the learning crisis we are facing and allowing young people from all around the world to receive a proper education, which is a key-factor to empower people in order to create a better society as a whole.

I’m looking forward to this project and meeting new people who are committed to making a difference!

Feel free to add me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesco-mascitelli-637234224/

If you please, go check out the site of the volunteering organization I co-founded! https://gydp.io/

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Hello everyone, my name is Hanoku Bathula from the University of Auckland. I mainly teach Strategic Management. My research interest includes sustainable development goals and higher education.

I am encouraged to see all your comments and commitment to promoting the SDGs. I look forward to working with you all and making a positive difference to the world we live in. My Linkedin contact is here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanoku-bathula-8771669/

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Kia ora,

My name is Maree and I live in Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland), Aotearoa (NZ).  I grew up in the north, in a small town called Kerikeri before moving back here to complete a New Zealand Certificate in Civil Engineering.  I then worked for over ten years both here and abroad in London. I now live back in Aotearoa and have three children with my partner David.

I returned to study because I felt I had been out of the workforce for too long to gracefully step back into it.  I’m currently in my last year of a Bachelor of Science majoring in Geography with a module on Sustainability.

I’m looking forward to working on some real life sustainability challenges as part of this course.  However I am a bit nervous about meeting you all as you all seem very accomplished.  To try and address these nerves I spend a lot of time out running or walking our dog.😊

I feel most strongly about SDG 13 - Climate Action, as I believe that if we don't tackle this we cannot effectively achieve any of the other SDGs.

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Hello everyone, I'm Fatema, a senior undergraduate at The American University in Cairo. I'm double majoring in Economics and Integrated Marketing Communications, with a minor in Business Administration.

I'm interested in development and how we can break the vicious cycle of poverty and gender inequality, leading to efficient growth. I am looking forward to apply my academic background in this aspiring project and meeting diverse people from different disciplines.

Very excited to meet you! And feel free to connect with me on linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fatema-abdrabo-8819a91a6

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Hi, everyone!
My name is Aline. I'm currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Management at the University of Sao Paulo. I'm from Fortaleza, northeast region of Brazil.
I research sustainable consumption, consumer behaviour, and social practices.
I love to study the human interaction with our planet, the social circunstances and the impacts of this relationship.
I’m very excited to be part of the Future 17 and I am really looking forward to learning about how we can contribute to a world more sustainable.
Stay safe!

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Ciao! I'm Sabrina.
I'm Italian, born and raised in the city of Salerno. Currently I live in Rome, I moved here two years ago to pursue my career and studies.
I'm on my second year of undergraduate at Luiss University, studying Political Science and International Relations.
Trying to reconcile with studies, I'm also working for St. John's University, always situated in the city of Rome.
I love to know new people and new culture, that's why my studies in the past were focused on languages (I can speak fluent Spanish and a little bit of Arabic and French).

Even if my "adult life" has just begun, moving from home had made me see the world with different eyes, giving even small things a different perspective.
That's why I'm really excited to partecipate in this project. I'm ready to learn more things about the SDG's and the way of thinking of people from all around the world.

I'm looking forward to meet and work with you!!
You can add me on Instagram @_sabrinarzz
And here it is my email sabrina.sr02@gmail.com or my LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrina-rizzo-606440266/

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Hi everyone,
I am Peter, a senior lecturer at Stellenbosch University.
This would be my 3rd opportunity to be part of Future 17 as a mentor.
I am looking forward to working with you.

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Hey everyone! I’m Anais and I study at the University of Auckland.

I have grown up in Auckland (at Bethells Beach if any of y’all are familiar) and am a third year student studying a Bachelor of Global Studies/Science conjoint majoring in global environments and sustainable development, Māori studies and environmental science. I absolutely love what I study and am fascinated by conversations around sustainability, resilience and anything to do with social and environmental justice.

The SDGs I am most interested in are partnership, quality education, sustainable cities and communities and climate action. It’s hard to pick just one as they’re so interconnected!

I am super excited to see everyone’s profiles and passions, it’s very inspiring. Can’t wait to work with you all :)

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Hi everyone! I'm Meg, I'm from Cardiff in the UK but grew up in Taupō, New Zealand.  I'm now living in Auckland in my third year of a Bachelors in Engineering Science. My degree involved a lot of maths, coding and data analysis. I would love to use the skills in areas possibly connecting to clean & affordable energy or developing sustainable cities and communities.

I'm really excited for Future17 as I can't wait to meet everyone and get working on the projects.

Feel free to add me on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-thomas-010/

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Hi team! I'm Jess, from Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand.
I'm in my fourth year of a Bachelor of Global Studies (in International Relations and Business, and Spanish and Latin American Studies), conjoint with a Bachelor of Arts (in Communication).
I'm super interested in seeing how the SDGs all interact and intertwine with one another. SDG number 10 about reducing inequality is most interesting as it can be seen and approached in so many ways.
I applied for Future17 because (as my Global Studies degree implies) I want to make global connections in order to make glocal changes. My studies are varied, but the SDGs are relevant to every area and industry.
I'm on the executive committee of my university's Global Studies student journal, Nomad Journal, so I love connecting with people and hearing their ideas, and academic editing!
Feel free to connect on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-jess-cordes-094527217

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Sofia Vega, University of Auckland ➡️ Currently on exchange in São Paulo, Brazil

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Sofia Vega, University of Auckland ➡️ Currently on exchange in São Paulo, Brazil

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Kia Ora,

My name is Sofia, and I’m originally from Mexico City. My family migrated to New Zealand when I was 13, and now I study at the University of Auckland.

At the moment I’m located in São Paulo, Brazil. I’m here on exchange with my host university of FAAP until the end of the semester (mid June 2023).

I’m passionate about human rights, mainly about refugees and stateless people. As an immigrant, I’ve experienced how hard it is to move across countries. So I can’t imagine how difficult it must be for refugees and stateless people to do so in the precarious situations they live in.

I’m a fellow vegan 🌱, so I’m also very interested in animal rights.

What do I study? Well, buckle up because it’s a long title: I study Global Politics & Human Rights along with my other majors of Commercial Law and Entrepreneurship.

Here’s my LinkedIn, feel free to reach out: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sof%C3%ADa-vega-0a4b35216

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Hello everyone! My name is Bella Belcher and I am a forth year student at the University of Auckland, studying Law and Global Studies (majoring in Global Environment and Sustainable Development). I grew up in Christchurch, New Zealand and moved to Auckland for my studies.

I would really love to see communities taking better care of our environment and consciously making more sustainable lifestyle choices. However, I am aware that there are many social inequalities that must be addressed first in order to allow sustainable growth and development.

I am really looking forward to this project, meeting lots of new faces and hopefully making a positive difference!

Feel free to add me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bella-belcher-b8b77b1b3/https://www.linkedin.com/in/bella-belcher-b8b77b1b3/

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Marcelo Becker, University of São Paulo - USP, Brazil

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Marcelo Becker, University of São Paulo - USP, Brazil

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Hi everyone! My name is Marcelo and I have the pleasure of being your mentor on this incredible journey. I am sure that we will have the opportunity of learning and share our experiences. My background is in Mechatronics, Robotics, and AI. You are more than welcome to contact me in case I can be of some help. Cheers!

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Hi everyone! I am Tarien, a second-year Master's student in Food Science, with a research focus on food microbiology and food safety. My interests align with production, food science, and sustainable systems. I believe that we need to ensure that sustainability remain a key focus when progressing and growing.

I look forward to a multi-disciplinary approach when addressing the challenge laid out by this program!

You can connect with me on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/tarien-riekert

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Aya Hassanien, American University in Cairo, Egypt

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Aya Hassanien, American University in Cairo, Egypt

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Hello from Egypt. My name is Aya, I’m a graduate student at the American University in Cairo. I’m doing my MA in International and Comparative Education, this is my fourth semester. I think all SDGs are as important, I’m happy to work on any of the projects, some might take me time to understand and familiarize myself, though. I’m open to learning from the experience and other colleagues.

I’m most interested in Quality Education, I’ve always thought that Education creates opportunities and help communities and countries achieve more. Something like the SDGs require level of awareness and collaboration from all individuals and having good education, I believe, can help with that. I’m also interested in creating decent and fair workplace, and partnerships for achieving the SDGs.

Looking forward!

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Hi everyone! I'm Bee, a third year English Literature with French Language undergraduate student at the University of Exeter.

I aspire to be a global citizen and through my love of traveling and languages want to use my cross-cultural perspective to create collaborative solutions to world problems. I have a specific interest in gender equality, social equality and education which led me to  enrol onto Future17 which champions real-life action!

Very much looking forward to working in an international team and excited to see where our conversations lead us!

Connect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/isabeldally

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Hello everyone! I'm Jack, a final year bachelors student in Economics at the University of Exeter, UK.

I've fostered a passion for developing a fairer, more sustainable model of capitalism.  I've had experience in ESG strategy and impact-led venture capital to date. Specifically, I'm interested in natural capital and rewiring financial markets. I am eager to meet everyone and broaden my understanding of sustainable development solutions!

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Thiago Menzonatto, University of São Paulo.

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Thiago Menzonatto, University of São Paulo.

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Hi! I am Thiago, a Ph.D student of Organic Chemistry and BIochemistry at the University of São Paulo. My research focus are medicinal chemistry and chemoinformatics methods and I am looking foward to be able to apply my expertise with machine learning and data science in order to help my team in the Future17 Project.

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Hi everyone! My name Margeaux Wassenaar and I am a final year law student at Stellenbosch University.

I hope to pursue my Masters in law next year broadly on the topics of women's rights in Africa and the influence of climate change. The influence of climate change on marginalised and vulnerable groups is something that I am really passionate about. These interests directly correlate to the SDGs; especially SDG 5. I'm looking forward to learning more about sustainable development as a principle that can be used to create the society that future generations deserve and contribute to a dignified living for all, presently.

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Ola! I’m Harry. I'm a student from the University of Auckland, currently on exchange studying at Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado in the megatropolis of Sao Paulo, Brazil.

I’m a fourth-year Bachelor of Global Studies/Arts student, majoring in Global Politics and Human Rights and Communication. It’s a wordy title, I know. But it captures my interests quite well. I’m fascinated by global issues and how the impact the lives of everyday people.

The top SDG of concern for me is ending poverty. I'm involved in the Effective Altruism movement, and hope to use my career to make a positive impact.

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Hi everyone! My name is Zainab, I am a law student at the University of Exeter. I’m hoping to specialise in Human Rights Law when I grow older, which aligns with the SDG I feel most strongly about, SDG 5 - Gender Equality.

Growing up in Pakistan, I had a chance to work on several projects regarding gender equality in the country. Having come from a country that ranks very low on the Gender equality index, I feel there is a long way to go for Pakistan to achieve this goal and I hope to continue to work on it as much as I can.

I am a freelance writer who writes on Gender Equality in Pakistan. From legislation that affects the women in my country to looking at the socio-economic concerns that hinders social mobility of women in Pakistan. As I hope to specialise in HR, I want to move back home to implement the change with the knowledge and skills I learn!

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I am an English boy through and through with a little bit of Sweed in me. However, I am a bonifde Kiwi after having lived there for almost a year. I am a 3rd and final year business management student who studies in Exeter.

I am a passionate student who loves improving efficiencies as well as global sustainability. I have previously done this in my startup which was great fun as it was intense but very rewarding.

I am passionate about improving the climate and the UN's sustainability goals within the current system.

My passions outside of this are climbing, croquet, and  shooting.

p.s., I am the one on the left

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Milly Jantke, The University of Auckland

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Milly Jantke, The University of Auckland

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Hi everyone! My name is Milly Jantke, I am a Kiwi and live in Auckland New Zealand. I grew up in Christchurch in the south island! I am currently going into my fifth and final year of study at the university of Auckland. I am studying a conjoint degree of a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in  Marketing and IntBusiness a Bachelor of Global Studies majoring in Global Politics & Human Rights. Very wordy but I do believe it showcases my passions well in different aspects! I also have spoke manadrin for 10 years which I am very grateful for !

I have joined Future 17 as I am super passionate about bringing together like minded people to work together. I also am interested in learningeven more about the SDG's. I hope to one day use my education and learning to establish and create real world solutions to multiple issues around the world. I would love to help/aid businesses and organsitons in the right direction to becoming more sustainable. Every little bit counts!!

I cannot wait for what is to come :)

I'll add my LinkedIn below too! https://www.linkedin.com/in/milly-jantke-608645235/

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Heyoooo! Tasina Emma Westberg, LUISS Exchange Student (=

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Heyoooo! Tasina Emma Westberg, LUISS Exchange Student (=

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Greetings and hello! I'm Tasina, half German, half Swedish, born and raised in Santa Cruz, California. I moved to France for uni (ESSEC Business School), studied in Morocco for a semester, and now am here in Rome, doing my Erasmus at LUISS.

I am a big language nerd and write both fiction and non-fiction on the side, so the logical conclusion is that I am studying... Business, you guessed it! It makes no sense, I know. But so far, I've been enjoying my studies, especially anything related to startups and sustainability.

And that's exactly why Future 17 excited me so much! The whole project kind of reminds me of an incubator-style structure, and ever since I had the pleasure of working at an incubator-born Dutch startup called Minite two summers ago, I've been wanting to come back to this growth mindset and design thinking model.

The SDGs I'm most passionate about? Goal 6 (clean water and sanitation), because I took a mind-blowing course on what happens when communities lack access to these two super, super important things. It's quite scary, actually. Also Goal 11 (sustainable cities and communities)-- I'll be starting my Masters degree in Smart Cities come this September, so this one's also close to my heart. And finally (I have no ability to keep things short, if you're reading this, did you know that it's impossible for you to hum while breathing in?) Goal 16 (peace and strong institutions), because nothing gets accomplished without fair and inclusive leadership.

That's me, looking forward to meet and collaborate with YOU! Peace and love <3

You can reach me at tasinaemma@gmail.com, and feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tasina-emma-westberg-214b3a200/

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Fabio Silva. PhD Student at University of Sao Paulo.  

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Fabio Silva. PhD Student at University of Sao Paulo.  

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Feel free to add https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabiocoelhosantos/

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Mariam A. Mohammad, The American University in Cairo 

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Mariam A. Mohammad, The American University in Cairo 

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Hey everyone!

I'm Mariam (she/her). I'm 23 years old, and I was born and raised in Cairo, Egypt. I'm a student at AUC, where I'm majoring in chemistry and minoring in philosophy. I'm currently in my last semester of my undergraduate degree, and hopefully I'll start my Master's degree in analytical and environmental chemistry next September.

I'm currently working on my thesis project, which is focused on synthesizing hybrid composites from waste materials for the removal of contaminants from water, with a particular focus on emerging contaminants of concern. I was really drawn to this project as it tackles several environmental concerns and SDGs, such as waste management, water scarcity and quality and contributing to the circular economy.

I’m really excited for Future17 as it offers the opportunity to work on a real-life sustainability challenge, as well as the opportunity to get to know, work with and learn from other people who are also interested in sustainability.

As for hobbies/interests, I love reading (I’m currently reading 6 books), and I enjoy sports in general, although I especially enjoy going on long walks and yoga. I speak Arabic and English, I’m somewhat familiar with French, and I’m currently (very slowly) trying to learn Dutch and Italian.

I’m very excited to get to know all of you over the course of this program, and I hope it will be a fun and fruitful experience for everyone!

Don't hesitate to get in touch - mariamamohammad@aucegypt.edu

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariam-a-mohammad-603434189/