About us

The IUGS Young Reporters is a dynamic team within IUGS that brings together passionate and talented young and early career geoscientists. Our mission is to create written reports and videos recounting stories or interviewing relevant authorities to inform and engage the general public on various topics related to Geosciences. From climate change and volcanic hazards to earthquakes and geological curiosities, we strive to share our knowledge about our planet and explain the ways in which our actions as individuals have an impact in our home: Earth. We strongly believe in the interplay between scientific advances and environmental responsibility, and our goal is to foster understanding, raise awareness and train the next generation of science communicators. Join us on this exciting journey!

Project leaders

Jaime Celedón

YoRI Chair

BSc. Applied Industrial Engineer

As a passionate environmental advocate, I've focused my career on sustainability through scientific projects and outreach. Three months ago, after living in Germany I embarked on a self-directed journey around the world to study climate change, integrating science, policy, and society. Engaged in communities, conferences, and sustainable development initiatives, my goal is to promote innovative and collaborative solutions to adapt to and mitigate the impacts of anthropocentrism. I aim to sow a seed of consciousness in every action, fostering a harmonious relationship between humanity and the environment.

María Daniela Muñoz-Granados

YoRI Vice-Chair

Founder of the IUGS Young Reporters initiative

Geoscientist, Planetary Geosciences MSc

I'm a Colombian geoscientist and Erasmus Mundus Planetary Geosciences MSc student, who is currently in charge of social media and outreach activities at the IUGS. I graduated from the University of The Andes in 2019, and after that, I worked as a research assistant at the same university. Later, I worked as a research intern at the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and, subsequently, as a professional geologist at the Servicio Geológico Colombiano (SGC). In parallel with my research and work experience, I co-founded a bilingual (English and Spanish) science communication project named Geolchat with two female colleagues. I am a committed believer in the importance of "soft skills" in science. Our investigations, when published in scientific papers, are relevant, but they become very powerful when society understands and makes decisions based on reliable information. If we all know and understand the dynamics of our planet, it will be easier to take care of it.

IUGS Young Reporters

Stalyn Paucar

Geology student at the Central University of Ecuador

I am Stalyn Paucar from Quito, Ecuador and I am a student of Geology at the Central University of Ecuador. Currently I do new editions and translations to Spanish of literature about the Geology of Ecuador. These edited and translated resources are open-access and are available in the Internet Archive repository @stalynpaucar.

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Maria Camila Manosalva

Geoscientist - Universidad de Los Andes

Colombian geoscientist, with expertise in Environmental Geology and Public Policy focused on earth sciences with interest in developing activities related to research projects in environmental geology and renewable energy, analysis and interpretation of geochemical data and integrated risk management. Lover of movies and fiction books, trekking and coffee.

Paul Christian Yang-ed

Geologist, In-house Lecturer & Laniakea Ventures Director

I am Paul Christian Yang-ed, a registered geologist based in the Philippines. I currently serve as an in-house geologist-lecturer and director for research and development at Laniakea Ventures, an educational consultancy startup. My job takes me from school to school, where I share the wonders of Earth and Space Science with students. Before my current role, I authored textbooks on Earth Science and Disaster Risk Reduction and worked in research and communications for an environmental nonprofit organization. I obtained my Bachelor’s degree in Geology in 2017 from the University of the Philippines-Diliman. My key fields of interest include Planetary Geology, Volcanology, Chronostratigraphy, Environmental Geology, and Science education.

Daniel Makasi Mahamba (Jasiri Levergénois)

Green Journalism Consultant and Podcaster

I am a Green Journalist Consultant based in Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In addition, I am a Tetea Mazingira Podcaster on Natural Resources Governance and a mobile filmmaker. I foster the rights of marginalized groups of people including the right to information of children.

Mukhtiar Ghani

PhD, University of Gottingen, Germany - Assistant Director, Geological Survey of Pakistan.

I am Mukhtiar Ghani, a dynamic Geologist from Pakistan, holding both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Geology from the University of Peshawar. Currently, I am pursuing a Ph.D. in Structural Geology and Tectonics at the University of Göttingen, Germany, with a focus on the "Spatio-temporal evolution of the western Indian plate boundary region." My background in Geology includes diverse roles such as Assistant Director and Assistant Geophysicist at the Geological Survey of Pakistan (GSP). I have also served as a Trainee Geologist at the Oil and Gas Development Company in Islamabad and worked as a Research Associate at NCE in Geology, University of Peshawar. My extensive field experience spans across Pakistan and Europe, contributing to various projects in hydrocarbon, coal, water exploration, and mineral exploration. In my role as Assistant Director (Planning and Information) at GSP, I actively participated in inter-ministerial coordination related to natural resources and facilitated international collaborations with RCD countries. Notably, I co-organized two international webinars addressing water and climate change issues in the South Asian region. In the academic realm, I have showcased my prowess as a researcher, with numerous publications in reputable journals. Additionally, I serve as a referee for various academic journals and have organized notable webinar series, including "Indus River Water System" and "Siwalik Stratigraphy."

Matheus Nehale

Geology student at University of Namibia

I am a final-year geology student at the University of Namibia. My interest in science communication arose from the drastic climate changes I have observed in my country in recent years. Therefore, I would like to take the opportunity as a young reporter to raise my voice on this issue. In my opinion, the best solution to the problems we are facing with climate change is to make people understand by educating them through outreach activities. For me, the IUGS young reporters is the right platform to share my ideas on climate change in my country and to hear from others around the world.

Emmanuel Oluyara

Geology student at the University of Lagos, Nigeria

As a dedicated and passionate individual with a deep love for geosciences, I have a strong commitment to promoting awareness of Nigeria's captivating geology while shedding light on the natural disasters that my country face. I am also passionate about using research and education to positively influence the community and to contribute meaningfully to environmental preservation and disaster mitigation efforts in Nigeria. Also, I am an avid sports lover and I enjoy coding in my spare time.

Parminder Kaur

Research Scholar, Panjab University Chandigarh

I am Parminder Kaur, Ph.D. student (CSIR-SRF) at Department of Geology, Panjab University, Chandigarh. I am pursuing my research in the field of igneous petrology. I am working on the mineralogy and petrographic studies of potassic alkaline intrusions in Jharia basin, Jharkhand, India. I am also interested in the natural stones utilized in the heritage monuments of India. As a young geoscience reporter, my aim is to raise awareness about geoscience amongst the society.

Carolina Ortiz-Guerrero

PhD Geoscientist

I am a geoscientist (Ph.D.) passionate about using Geosciences' communication and education to foster and promote awareness, enjoyment, and literacy of Geosciences in society. As an educator and researcher in science communication, I thrive on developing innovative scicomm projects and exploring the impact of digital science communication tools in the Geosciences, reaching diverse audiences. As a co-manager of a Geosciences Scicomm platform, GeoLchat, I oversee the creation of multimedia science-communication content for social media platforms, catering to audiences in both English and Spanish.

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Edlyn Wang

United States of America

I am Edlyn Wang, a high school student from the United States. I'm interested in Earth Science, and sometimes teach other students about various Earth Science topics too. I enjoy fruit teas and reading in my free time.

Kevin Hao

Australia

I am a high school student from Sydney, Australia passionate about geoscience and especially its intersectionality with both the natural world and modern human society. I am excited to be an IUGS Young Reporter to extend my science communication skills and broaden the transformative impact of geology in climate change, natural resources and other pressing skills.

Devan Patel

Oman

I am Devan Patel an Indian residing in Oman, Muscat (The Pearl Of Arabia). I am studying in 9th at Indian School Muscat. I am highly passionate about geology and oceanography. I look forward to pursue graduation in an field related to earth science and uncover the mysteries of our blue planet. I now stand for raising awareness about our only home and a shelter to many forms of life. I would be delighted to be an Young Reporter and raise awareness about the new changes happening in our dear planet and its mighty oceans.

Video Reports

Eva Corot

France

I am Eva, a student in France, and I enjoy understanding geosciences by going in-depth: through hands-on experimentation, physical modeling, and underlying mathematics. New knowledge and techniques, and their sharing, should contribute to saving the planet for a better world.

Mario Celentano

Italy

I am Mario Celentano, an Italian high school student with a passion for geosciences. I believe that they are still not given enough importance by our current society and, for this reason, I am interested in educating the public on different topics, in an interesting and simple to understand way, in order to raise awareness about the wonders and the problems of our planet.

Marine Maillot

France

I am a young French undergraduate student who loves geosciences. Climate change, astronomy and geology have always interested me, they have led me to the Earth sciences in general ; I wish I could share my passion with others. I also want to use my voice to make others discover geosciences and theirs issues as the climate change or the erosion.

IUGS Junior Reporters - IESO 2025 winners

IUGS Junior Reporters - IESO 2024 winners

Written reports:

Zahra Goudarzipour

Islamic Republic of Iran

I'm passionate about Earth Science because it addresses the foundational pillars of our well-being. The quality of our air, the purity of our water, and the stability of our climate aren't abstract concepts; hey are the prerequisites for healthy lives. To me, understanding our planet is the first step toward caring for its people.

Charlotte Laetsch

United States of America

She is a high school student who has loved learning about the Earth and its relation to her daily life since she was young. She hopes that the communication, reporting, and geoscience skills she is developing through initiatives like YoRI will help her in her future career, where she aspires to work in environmental legislation and directly connect the science she loves to the lives of those in her community.

Rayansh Gupta

India

He is a gifted young scientist who proudly represented his country in different competitions as team captain. His achievement highlights not only his academic excellence but also India’s growing strength in science education, research, and innovation.