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Knitting or Crocheting

Start a knitting or crocheting and learn the basics and work on projects like scarves, hats, or blankets. Students can also donate their creations to local charities.

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Painting and Drawing

Organize art workshops where students can explore different mediums like watercolor, acrylics, or charcoal. They can create individual or collaborative art pieces.

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Photography

Start a photography club where students can learn about composition, lighting, and editing. They can work on projects like photo essays or themed photo challenges.

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Fishing 101: A guide for beginners

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A Beginner's Guide To SEWING! How to use a sewing machine

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A Beginner's Guide To SEWING! How to use a sewing machine

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Nina D. (Language Learning)
Nina, a 15-year-old, became fluent in Japanese by self-teaching through apps, online courses, and language exchange meetups. She dedicated time to practicing speaking with native speakers and even participated in a student exchange program in Japan.

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how i study japanese + language learning tips for self-studying

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Tavi Gevinson
Tavi started her fashion blog, Style Rookie, at age 11. She self-taught herself about writing, fashion, and online media, eventually becoming a prominent voice in the fashion industry and launching her own magazine, Rookie.

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Sophia (A Teen Girl With Thoughts)
At just 14 years old, Sophia runs her blog, "A Teen Girl With Thoughts," where she shares her reflections on life, kindness, and personal experiences. Through her blog, she has developed her writing skills and engages with her audience by discussing relatable teen topics.

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Adora Svitak
Adora began giving public speeches at age 7 and by her teens was a regular speaker at conferences. At 12, she delivered a TED Talk titled "What Adults Can Learn from Kids," showcasing her developed public speaking abilities.

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What adults can learn from kids | Adora Svitak

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Ann invented the Hollow Flashlight at 15, which runs on body heat. She devoted her time to learning about thermoelectric energy, prototyping, and product design, often working on her inventions after school and on weekends.

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Ann Makosinski: Inspiring with inventions

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Easton LaChappelle (Robotics)
Easton taught himself robotics and 3D printing, starting at age 14. He spent countless hours learning programming and engineering to create advanced prosthetic arms, eventually founding his own company at 18.

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Easton LaChappelle created one of the most advanced prosthetics when he was 14 years old

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Moziah Bridges
Started Mo's Bows at age 9, selling handmade bow ties and now running a successful fashion company

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The Pint-Size C.E.O. | The New York Times

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Moziah Bridges started making bow ties when he was 9 years old. Now he is 13 and at the helm of his own company, Mo's Bows. But when it comes to the business, who is really in charge?

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Ryan Hickman
Began Ryan's Recycling Company at age 3, now a successful recycling business and environmental advocacy platform

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This 9-year-old started his own recycling empire

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Hi!
My name is Mathis Lohatepanont, and I go by Ken. Originally from Bangkok, Thailand, I am currently a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Political Science at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. I received a M.A. in Political Science from the University of Michigan in 2023 and a B.A. in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley in 2020.

I study comparative politics, and my current research focuses on the politics of capacity-building, both in political parties and state institutions. The Asia-Pacific region, particularly Thailand, is my regional area of specialization. I previously worked at the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI), where I assisted with research projects on how states can support domestic innovation, research, and creativity in order to escape the middle income trap. My writing has been published in the Washington Post, Bangkok Post, and Thai Enquirer, and I frequently provide commentary for international outlets on current affairs in Thailand. As Graduate Student Instructor at Michigan, I have also taught on Chinese and Southeast Asian politics.

Outside of my work in political science, I also enjoy writing about culture, whether that be explaining the background of famous Thai dishes or translating poetry.

If you'd like to contact me, please don't hesitate to email me at mathisl@umich.edu, tweet to me @kenlwrites, or reach out on LinkedIn.

Click here for my CV.

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Hi! My name is Mathis Lohatepanont, and I go by Ken. Originally from Bangkok, Thailand, I am currently a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Political Science at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. I received a M.A. in Political Science from the University of Michigan in 2023 and a B.A.

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Me & the Bees Lemonade was founded by Mikaila Ulmer when she was inspired by a few memorable experiences in her childhood.

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18 year old International Baccalaureate student’s MYP personal project becomes charity with NGO status

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18 year old International Baccalaureate student’s MYP personal project becomes charity with NGO status - APAC Insider

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Saloni More, an International Baccalaureate (IB) alumna who studied at the KIS International School in Bangkok, has received NGO status for her charity, the Mahim Aboli Foundation, which she established as part of her IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) personal project.

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In this heartfelt interview, Gabrielle and Sarina Vernov share their incredible journey of launching GLOW4Kids, a charitable initiative supporting children with cancer.

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Cancer Awareness with Gabrielle & Sarina - Inspiring Stories!

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Jimin Lee created SELFidence, an international youth-run organization, in 2020 to help the youth build their self-confidence and mental health. SELFidecne strives to make a safe and open space for youth to discuss their mental health journey.

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2024 Digital4Good Changemaker: Jimin Lee - SELFidence

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Cory Nieves (Mr. Cory's Cookies)
Cory started his cookie business at age 6 to help his mother buy a car. His cookies gained popularity, and he has appeared on various media platforms.

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Child CEO builds cookie company from scratch

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Lily Born (Kangaroo Cup)
Lily invented the Kangaroo Cup at age 8 to help her grandfather, who had Parkinson's disease, preventing spills and making drinking easier.

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Alina Morse (Zollipops)
Alina created Zollipops, sugar-free lollipops that promote dental health, at age 7. Her product is now sold in major retailers across the U.S.

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Meet the teen who invented lollipops that are actually good for your teeth

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Jordan Somer organized Miss Amazing pageant specifically for girls with disabilities.

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Sarah Dewitz (10)
Sarah started Just 1 Book, a project that has collected around half a million books for children in need, ensuring that they have access to reading materials.

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"Just 1 Book" was started in 2010 by Sarah Dewitz, a 10-year-old student in Orange County, Florida as an effort to improve childhood literacy.

Sarah's idea was that if every child in her school donated one new or gently used book, the result could be used to foster reading programs in the community. Sarah's success resulted in books being delivered to churches, preschools and daycares, family service organizations, recreation centers and organized sports activities.

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Serving the Pinellas community with programs designed to nurture the health, education and well-being of children.

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Aanya Rao (14)

Aanya started Art:Connect, an initiative that uses art to enhance the healing process in healthcare settings, providing a platform for young artists to showcase their work in hospitals and nursing homes

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We are a student-led initiative that aims to put up student art and conduct student facilitated workshops in clinics and nursing homes.

We as a platform strive to make a difference in the way we view patient care. Our vision is to see the use of student art in healthcare centres.

Our mission is to connect the student community to healthcare. We aim to foster social awareness amongst the youth and touch the lives of all patients.

We would love to get your feedback or to partner with you.

Use your artwork as a means to communicate your inner thoughts and feelings

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15 Kidpreneurs Who Took The Business World By Storm

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Greta Thunberg: "The disarming case to act right now on climate change"
Greta discusses the urgency of climate action and the responsibility of youth to lead the charge.

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The disarming case to act right now on climate change | Greta Thunberg

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Nijel Murray
Founder of Klothes4Kids, Nijel provides clothing and necessities to foster children, demonstrating the power of compassion and community support.

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Las Vegas Teen Helps Foster Kids Get New Clothes To Boost Confidence

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Gitanjali Rao talks about how her device could solve the crisis of clean water in Michigan, India and many other parts of the world.

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A Young Scientist's Guide to Problem Solving and Innovation | Gitanjali Rao | TEDxChennai

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Jack Andraka talks about how he developed a promising early detection test for pancreatic cancer that's super cheap, effective and non-invasive -- all before his 16th birthday.

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A promising test for pancreatic cancer ... from a teenager | Jack Andraka

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When he was just 14 years old, Malawian inventor William Kamkwamba built his family an electricity-generating windmill from spare parts, working from rough plans he found in a library book.

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William Kamkwamba: How I built a windmill