About Us
Mission Statement
To empower high school students to critically engage with climate change and environmental injustice while driving collective action toward a more just and sustainable future.
How it started
Formed in 2023, YouthCARES originally began with a group of high school students in the Honors Interdisciplinary Climate Exploration course at Northwood High School in Irvine, California. The course encourages students to explore the global climate crisis through not only science, but also through political, cultural, and social lenses in order to recognize it as a complex issue that is rooted in interconnected systems.
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Over the two years, high school student researchers have worked in close collaboration with educators, undergraduate and graduate mentors, and educational researchers. Together, they conduct education research that supports student learning, civic engagement, and the development of youth as transdisciplinary leaders.
Meet Our Team
Click on each team member's card to learn more about their background, experience, and interests!
Leadership
Youth Researchers
Undergraduate Mentors
Preservice and Inservice Teachers
PhD Student Mentor
Parents
Alumni
Haolun Yin, Fuzhi Yang, Abdi Abdulahi, Mahba Ahmad, Jasmine Chee, Ethan Lin, Kira Matsuoka, Cody Shiang, Sophi Tong, Rebecca Liu (mentor), Tuong La (mentor), Nicole Midani (teacher)
