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Teens empowering teens to change the world.
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Watch the GIC Conference 2024Matter more.
Create positive change in your community.
Teens today care.
A lot.
With the right support, you can go beyond participation, or even beyond contribution, all the way to impact.
IMPACT LEADERS
Profiles
Mental Health | Cancer Research Â
Mental health for Cancer patients
After losing his best friend, this sophomore is now leading medical research about how to improve the mental health of young cancer patients in his community
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STEM | Research
Empowering young girls to pursue their dreams in STEM fields
See how a junior tries to introduce STEM to young girls in a fun and impactful way.
Environmentalism | Electrochemistry
CO2 levels and the onset of dementia
From research to community impact, read how Asfi tries to confirm a possible link from high levels of CO2 pollution and the onset of dementia.
STEM & Mental Health |Â Youth Advocacy
Breaking Barriers in Youth Mental Health & Research
Discover how Saisha unites global youth voices with science—hosting international mental health conferences, mentoring student researchers, and driving innovation in neuroscience and AI.
Science Communication | Research & Outreach
Making Science Simple, from Classrooms to Space
From science podcasts to space experiments, Twisha is breaking down complex ideas and leading research that inspires peers to explore, learn, and create impact.
Want guidance as you positively impact your community?
Step 1: Become a member
- Council members must be nominated
- Complete your application
Step 2: Choose your mentor
- Apply to work with a teen who has been where you are and can help you
- Contribute as a council member in ways that align with your core values
Step 3: Execute your Impact Project & then mentor others
- Grounded in core values
- Works to solve a problem that violates those values
- Makes genuine impact (real improvement)
- Involves collaboration with experts
- Scales over time
Don’t let your ideas die a slow death just because you don’t know how to get started.
