ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2023
United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. 44,000+ student leaders from 3,300+ campuses across 170+ nations applied to join the Class of 2023. 260+ campuses worldwide (just 9%) in 38 countries were selected to host 4,000+ Millennium Fellows for the Class of 2023.
UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT MATHEW KARADANAIAN, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023.
New York University | New York, United States | Advancing SDG 15 & UNAI 9 | Emerging Technologist
Millennium Fellowship Project: The Planet Pioneers Initiative
At its core, this endeavor is not just about planting trees; it's a comprehensive movement to instill a profound sense of ecological responsibility among individuals and communities. We achieve this through a three-pronged approach: firstly, by developing and implementing educational programs in schools, we aim to enlighten the younger generation about the importance of sustainable practices. Secondly, we are creating an innovative virtual tree-planting game application to engage the wider community. This interactive platform allows users to virtually plant trees in specific locations worldwide, visualized on an interactive global map. The app is a fun and engaging tool to unite people in the goal of environmental rejuvenation. Lastly, we're dedicated to active policy advocacy, striving to influence and promote sustainable practices at a broader, systemic level.
About the Millennium Fellow
Mathew Karadanaian is a Finance and Computer Science double major at New York University's Leonard N. Stern School of Business. With a passion for sustainable solutions, Mathew studied Sustainability and Culture at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and proposed urban forestry initiatives in Sherman Oaks, CA. Alongside his academic journey, he earned an AWS certification, driven by an enthusiasm for leveraging technology's benefits. Combining his finance expertise, tech acumen, and environmental advocacy, Mathew envisions a sustainable future powered by innovation. With mentorship from the Millennium Fellowship, Mathew aspires to instill sustainable practices and values throughout urban communities, starting in Sherman Oaks.
