ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2025
United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. This year, 60,000+ young leaders applied to join the Class of 2025 on 7,000+ campuses across 170 nations. 290+ campuses worldwide (less than 5%) were selected to host the 4,500+ Millennium Fellows.
UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT AVIKA JOSHI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Delhi Technological University | New Delhi, India | Advancing SDG 8, SDG 17, SDG 13 & UNAI 3
" Avika Joshi is a sophomore at Delhi Technological University pursuing a B.Tech in Information Technology. She has served as a Research Fellow at MIT’s Mantis Coding Notebook, AI/ML intern at the University of Cambridge’s Semantic Climate initiative, and a keynote speaker and winner at the Harvard HPAIR Impact Challenge. Passionate about AI, climate tech, and open science, she bridges technical innovation with global policy. Avika also contributes to international research collaborations, including the Human Genome Project 2, and advocates for equitable access to technology and data worldwide "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Flemingos: The STEM club
Flemingos - The STEM Club
Flemingos - The STEM Club empowers high school students from underserved and climate-vulnerable communities by integrating STEM education, innovation, and career development to address local environmental challenges while building future-ready skills.
The Problem
-Educational Gaps: Limited exposure to emerging technologies like AI, robotics, and data science in underserved schools.
-Climate Vulnerability: Students witness environmental issues like floods, heatwaves, and pollution but lack tools to address them.
-Career Barriers: Minimal guidance or resources to pursue STEM higher education and professions.
Our Solution
Flemingos - The STEM Club bridges these gaps through a structured four-pillar approach:
-STEM Skill Development
Hands-on workshops in AI, coding, robotics, and environmental science.
Project-based learning focused on solving local climate issues (e.g., building flood-prediction models or air-quality monitors).
-Career Pathway Guidance
Personalized mentorship from STEM professionals.
University application support, internship placements, and industry exposure.
Innovation and Leadership
Students design and prototype solutions for community climate challenges.
Participation in national/international STEM competitions.
-Community Impact
Clubs initiate local sustainability projects (e.g., waste management, water conservation).
Students become “STEM ambassadors” in their communities.
-Key Activities
School-level STEM clubs with curated learning modules.
Innovationactivities themed around sustainability.
Virtual mentorship, and career counseling sessions.
-Impact
Short-term: Improved STEM literacy, confidence, and career awareness.
Long-term: A pipeline of STEM leaders driving climate resilience and equity.
About the Millennium Fellow
Avika Joshi is a sophomore at Delhi Technological University pursuing a B.Tech in Information Technology. She has served as a Research Fellow at MIT’s Mantis Coding Notebook, AI/ML intern at the University of Cambridge’s Semantic Climate initiative, and a keynote speaker and winner at the Harvard HPAIR Impact Challenge. Passionate about AI, climate tech, and open science, she bridges technical innovation with global policy. Avika also contributes to international research collaborations, including the Human Genome Project 2, and advocates for equitable access to technology and data worldwide
