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The Story Behind A 19-year Old Girl Who Created Diagnostic Test For Ebola Detection
It is hard to believe there are still many fatal, not sufficiently explored diseases in the 21st century. One of them, Ebola, took more than 11.000 lives during a three-year-long outbreak in West Africa. In order to increase the public’s awareness of this issue and help students to understand more about how Ebola is diagnosed and treated, Sadhana Anantha, only 19, has designed a simulation of the diagnostic test for this illness. The way she did it and the feedback afterwards brought her the title of 2016 National Young Woman of Distinction by the Girl Scouts of the USA. This is her story.
MEGA: Gamification in the Service of Social and Environmental Issues
Today’s inspiration comes from the Republic of Moldova, where the Moldovan Environmental Governance Academy (MEGA) is proposing gamified initiatives for a more sustainable environment. MEGA is a social entrepreneurial organization which combines psychology, technology, and ecology with open-source eco-innovations. Aware of its apparent complexity, Alexandr Iscenco, CEO of MEGA, offers some clarifying remarks.
Christmas Packaging For The Ambitious
Packages, bags, boxes, sachets, and more. Wrapping is a crucial part of giving gifts. It can show creativity and care, or a lack of imagination; and it can even be of actual use in daily life. Good enough reason to think of something original this year, isn´t it? Stay with us, and we‘ll provide you with a few ideas.
Weekend Picks: Main Works Of Sylvia Plath You Would Be Happy To Discover
Sylvia Plath was an American artist, author, and writer of short stories. Known primarily for poetry, Plath additionally composed a semi-autobiographical novel, The Bell Jar, under the nom de plume Lucas. The book's hero, Esther Greenwood, is a brilliant, yearning young woman at Smith College who experiences a mental breakdown while interning for a magazine in New York. The plot parallels Plath's own experience as an intern at Mademoiselle magazine and her subsequent mental breakdown and suicidal tendencies.
Tour Of Uganda III – A Hippo in “The Bedroom”
The sight I saw when I woke up in the middle of the night was hilarious and panic-inducing, both. My friend, with whom I shared a tent, was pointing with her torch to the spot where the dimensional silhouette of a hippo could be seen – a sight almost as impressive as the animal drawings in the Lascaux cave in France, but with just one small problem: the tent canvas separating us was way too thin.
What Is Knowledge Management And Why It Is Important To The Success. YT Expert...
With the Youth Global Forum Dubai 2017 less than one month away, Youth Time International Movement continues to interview experts who will be travelling from all over the globe to share their knowledge, ideas, and cultural experiences with participants at the event. One of these experts is Ms. Dorotea Milas, Lecturer at the Zagreb School of Business in Croatia. Ms. Milas’ research interests are in the fields of philosophy (ethics), religious science, communication and cultural studies. She has participated in national and international scientific and professional conferences and has published several scientific and professional papers. Ms. Milas will be hosting a workshop under the theme, ‘Social Factors that Influence Knowledge Development and Knowledge Management Techniques'. This pre-event interview aims to provide Youth Global Forum participants with added insight and understanding as to what they can expect from the workshop, in addition to learning how to best prepare for the event.
The Youth Photo Contest: Take A Shot At Your Future
On the occasion of the International Youth Day 2017, the EU and OECD Development Centre, as part of the Youth Inclusion project, invites youth to share views and aspirations regarding the future of work through a powerful photo! The deadline for applications is on November 12th.
From Consumer To Creative Mind: Few Easy Steps
What are the factors that determine the direction of life? According to some psychological tips, and also from my personal experiences, we are likely to make decisions and conclusions, be it consciously or not by the way we think. So, I consider it being of a great important to learn and try to control our mind. Although of course this is not an easy thing to do, it is something that deserves your attention and commitment.
Dream.Build.Play Challenge 2017 By Microsoft
Young game-makers are welcome to apply for The Dream.Build.Play 2017 Challenge. The challenge is organized annually by Microsoft. The aim of the challenge is to encourage game makers to maximize their creativity and create experiences that engage gamers from across the world. The deadline to apply is on 31st of December.
Weekend Picks: How “Orwellian” Are We?
Eric Arthur Blair, known as George Orwell, was an English writer whose work was set apart from others' by a sharp insight and significant awareness of social treachery, an extraordinary resistance to totalitarianism, a creativity energy, and an abiding faith in democratic socialism. His impact on contemporary culture, social and political, continues decades after his death. A few of his neologisms, including the expression "Orwellian" — now an aphorism for any manipulative and restrictive social system — have entered the vernacular.
Travel Video Contest
InternationalStudent.com is hosting its Travel Video Contest that offers students an opportunity to win $4,000. The contest is now in its 12th year and they are giving international students and travelers, the opportunity to showcase their creativity and explain why they want to study abroad or take a specific trip during their international studies. The deadline to submit videos is on 13th of October.
Young Dutch DJ David Gravell: Be Brave, Believe In Yourself And Do What Makes...
It was 22th of September, Prague club SaSaZu. The dance floor was burned by recognized masters of modern electronic music – trance and psytrance. We here, in Youth Time, were curious: who are they, these people living in the world of thousands of festivals, neon lights, turntables and huge speakers? Meet David Gravell, an open-hearted, free-minded, spiritual, warm and friendly person. Talented DJ on the stage, philosopher in basic life. What does music mean to him? What does he appreciate in this world? How does he recharge his batteries?
How To Turn Your Hobby Into A Business: From A To Z With...
One of the most popular tips on how to find your career path is to turn your hobby into your job. And that’s exactly what Taliya Nurutdinova did. Beginning with her love of art, Taliya owns an art studio in Kazan, Russia and gives kids and adults an opportunity to fulfill their dream of learning how to draw and paint, and she is only 20 years old! Taliya shares her experiences on the thorny path to starting a business and offers some tips about studying abroad.
Pacific Prime International Scholarship Program 2017 In Singapore
The Pacific Prime Singapore scholarship offers aspiring students at high school, undergraduate and postgraduate level the opportunity to receive USD $1,000 towards their education-related expenses, including fees, travel, books, etc. The deadline is on 30th of September.
Global Startup Competition In Turkey
Young entrepreneurs from all over the world are welcome to take part in the Global Startup Competition in Turkey. This is a competition for active young adults who are proposing new businesses that have yet to raise any outside capital from angel investors, venture capital firms, or other formal sources of seed funding. All applications must be submitted by September 30th.
WWF Youth Volunteer Internship In Romania
WWF has an opening through its Youth Volunteer Internship Programme for a Research Officer, Human Wildlife Conflict Mitigation volunteer/intern for a 4-month assignment with the WWF Romania Bison Hillock. Deadline to apply is 10th of August.
Dive Into the World of Programming: Java
You might not think that programming is an art, but programming is a very creative profession which takes you deep into the beauty of logic-based creativity.
Top 3 DIY Websites That Will Inspire You
Wondering how you can get in on the DIY fun? Check out the sites below for oodles of crafty creativity and divine DIY inspiration!
Picture Instead Of Emotions And Memory: Critical Look On Selfie
We live in the world of trends. Every day social networks offer us thousands of cheap, bold and simple ways to remind the rest of the world of our existence.
Art As A Haunt For Timor Leste Youth
As a country with very turbulent recent past, Timor Leste is fighting to secure a better future for its young people. Ranking among the youngest nations in the world may sound promising, but Timor Leste’s youth unemployment rate shows that this young nation has a long way to go. So what are the solutions for Timor Leste’s young people, how is their government dealing with the issue of unemployment, and is there any international help for the Millennials and other young people from this Southeast Asian island?
























