Youth STEM Learning & Leadership Forum
Positioned as the flagship summit for Southern California's high school students, the YSLL conference unites STEM exploration in Earth and Space Science, Health and Life Sciences, Engineering, and Al, integrating these disciplines with the United Nations' 2030 Goals. Through student-led panel discussions and collaborative presentations alongside esteemed professors, our mission is to inspire leadership, foster innovation, and instill an unwavering dedication to global sustainability and the advancement of our planet.
During the YSLL forum 2024, we will also spotlight non-profit organizations that have been addressing specific challenges in special education, healthcare, poverty, and environmental protection within Southern California communities for at least a decade. We encourage our students to explore, join, and support these organizations. AEC Foundation will continue to inspire students to get engaged in meaningful service activities that benefit our community.
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Discover Tomorrow Today: Unveil the Future of Sustainability in STEM at the 2024 YSLL Summit!
Welcome to the 2024 YSLL Summit: The premier gathering for STEM educators and high school students across Southern California! This year, AEC is hosting YSLL on Earth Day, April 21st, at the University of California, Irvine. with a focus on exploring groundbreaking developments in STEM Sustainability, covering robotics, longevity, and space exploration. Aligned with the UN's 2030 Goals, YSLL fosters collaboration between students and STEM professionals. We focus on nurturing youth leadership, fostering innovative thinking, and driving commitment toward a sustainable future. Embrace the opportunity at YSLL to make a global impact from our local community, embodying AEC's mission of 'thinking globally, acting locally'.
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This year we are thrilled to have our new chairman, Xudong Jia, PhD, PE, leading AEC. Dr. Jia is passionate about infusing the message of sustainability into STEM education and is eager to share this vision at the conference. For a detailed insight into Dr. Jia's inspiring vision, click the chairman's image to read his full message, "Leading with Purpose: A Message from AEC Foundation's Chairman."
