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 YUFENG DU, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Johns Hopkins University | Maryland, United States | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 16 & UNAI 8
" "I am passionate about using science as a tool to build healthier, more sustainable communities. I believe that research should not stay confined to the lab but should translate into real change that uplifts people and the environment. I do this work because I want to be part of a generation of scientists who not only seek discovery but also strive to create lasting impact for society." "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Many Paths, One Science
Many Paths, One Science is a student-led initiative that supports supports SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions) by cultivating a sustainable, inclusive, and empathetic scientific culture. The project seeks to identify and address the structural and cultural challenges within academic research settings that discourage young scientists from continuing their paths in research. Through open conversation and solution-focused collaboration, we aims to build a sustainable, supportive research culture that helps aspiring scientists thrive rather than struggle in isolation.
About the Millennium Fellow
Yufeng Du is an aspiring and preserving student majoring in neuroscience and biophysic at Johns Hopkins University. Growing up in Zhengzhou, China, a warm and lovely city in the center of the country, Yufeng became interested in how science can address challenges such as environmental change, public health disparities, and access to sustainable resources. Through his studies and projects, Yufeng hopes to bridge scientific inquiry with real-world applications that strengthen both ecosystems and the well-being of local communities. After graduation, Yufeng plans to pursue a PhD in the biological sciences and continue working at the intersection of research, sustainability, and social impact.
