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 JULIET SYOKAU MAINGI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology | Juja, Kenya | Advancing SDG 6 & UNAI 6
" I believe engineering is a bridge between imagination and real-world impact. My passion for STEM outreach comes from a desire to see innovation uplift communities. The Millennium Fellowship excites me because it offers a platform to learn, collaborate, and turn bold ideas into practical solutions that inspire change and open new possibilities for others. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Steam2Water Kenya
Steam2Water Suswa is an engineering project focused on designing an air-cooled condenser to convert underground steam into usable clean water for the Maasai community in Suswa, Kenya. Earlier this year, we engaged with the Suswa community and local schools to introduce the idea and gather feedback. During the Millennium Fellowship, our focus will shift to advancing the technical design while also documenting and sharing our learnings with a wider audience to inspire future adoption of sustainable water solutions.
1.Technical Progress: Advance the air-cooled condenser design and simulation to at least 70% completion in SolidWorks and ANSYS.
2.Impact Documentation: Compile a community impact report based on the outreach already done in Suswa, including feedback from residents and students.
3.Knowledge Sharing: Present the project through publishing 2 educational materials (poster, infographic, or short video) to raise awareness on sustainable water innovations.
About the Millennium Fellow
Juliet Maingi is a curious and passionate mechanical engineering student at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) with a love for exploring the skies and beyond. Born and raised in Kenya, Juliet has always been fascinated by how things work, often spending her early years dismantling household items just to understand their mechanisms. Her journey into aerospace was inspired by a desire to see Africa contribute meaningfully to space exploration. Over the years, Juliet has been actively involved in community outreach, working as a mentor and science trainer with the Women in STEM Initiative, where she guides and inspires young girls to believe in their potential. She thrives in collaborative environments, whether it’s working on rocket propulsion projects or training students in hands-on science activities. Driven by curiosity and a vision for innovation, Juliet hopes to use her skills to create solutions that make space technology more accessible, while inspiring others to dream beyond what seems possible.
