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Yumna Majeed

یمنہ مجید.
CitizenshipPakistan
Alma materAllama Iqbal Medical College
OccupationSpace Educator
OrganizationExploration by Yumna
Websitehttps://explorationbyyumna.com/

Yumna Majeed is a Pakistani space educator, founder of Exploration, and advocate for astronomy and space technology education in Pakistan. Born in Lahore, Pakistan.[1][2][3]

Early life and education

Majeed graduated from Allama Iqbal Medical College in Lahore with a degree in Medical Laboratory Technology. Despite her medical background, she developed a passion for space education, describing her journey into this field as a "beautiful accident".[2][4][5]

Career

Exploration By Yumna

In 2016, Majeed founded Exploration, a STEAM education organization focused on promoting astronomy and space technology in Pakistan.[6] Through Exploration, she has:

  • Engaged over 22,000 students across Pakistan.
  • Connected Pakistani students with NASA systems engineers, cosmonauts, and space education foundations.
  • Organized events and programs to expose young people to space-related topics often overlooked in traditional classrooms.[7][8]

Space education initiatives

Majeed's work in space education includes:

  • Running Pakistan's first Traveling Space Museum[9][10]
  • Collaborating with former NASA astronaut Nicole Stott to send artwork from Lahore to the International Space Station[11]
  • Serving as an ambassador for the Space Generation Advisory Council in Pakistan[12][13]

Recognition and awards

Majeed's efforts in space education have earned her several accolades:[14]

  • (2024) Prime Minister’s National Youth Council Member, Government of Pakistan.
  • (2024) Emerging Space Leaders Award, International Astronautical Federation, Italy[15][16]
  • (2023) The Right Stuff Award by NASA Space Camp , USA
  • (2023) Diverse Dozen Award at  ASCEND conference by AIAA, USA[17]
  • (2023) Prix Marcel Moye Prize by French Astronomical Society, France.[18]
  • (2023) HBL PSL Hamaray Heroes Award, Pakistan Cricket Board.
  • (2022) Pride of Pakistan Award, Army of Pakistan, ISRP.[19]
  • (2022) Global Rising Star Award for SGC & IAC 2022 in Paris.[20]
  • (2021) The Diana Award 2021 for community development via space education outreach.[21]            
  • (2021) Space4OurPlanet United Nations Office of Outer Space Affairs representative for SGD5, Gender Equality in Space.[22]
  • (2020) STEM to Bloom Magazine, Entire cartoon edition featuring Yumna’s space journey.[23]
  • (2020) Winner of IAU Astronomy in Covid-19 grant to translate, print and distribute Space Scoop Magazine to kids in remote areas with low English literacy and no internet access.[24][25]
  • (2020) 25 under 25 Award by The Little Art women empowerment campaign, Pakistan.[26][27][28][29][30][31]
  • (2019) Asia-Pacific Space Generation Leadership Award for AP-SGW & APRSAF, Japan.[32]
  • (2019) Participated in Astronaut Nicole Stott’s artistic space suits UNITY and EXPLORATION.
  • (2018) Postcards to the ISS  Digital art by paediatric cancer patients & autistic kids from Lahore, Pakistan was sent to the International Space Station with the Space For Art Foundation (SFAF).[33][34][35]
  • (2019) Ufone Bakamaal Pakistan, Documentary.[1]

External

Exploration by Yumna

References

  1. ^ "Yumna Majeed - Exploration". TOPSS. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
  2. ^ a b "Explore Alliance Ambassadors - Yumna Majeed". Explore Scientific. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
  3. ^ Reporter, The Newspaper's Staff (2020-07-19). "25 women under 25 will be awarded for their extraordinary accomplishments". Images. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
  4. ^ "One Woman's Fight for Space Exploration in Pakistan". Supercluster. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
  5. ^ Arshad, Aisha (2020-06-09). "Pakistani Girl Yumna Majeed is Making Space Scope with Small Steps". Oyeyeah. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
  6. ^ Simmons, Mike (2024-11-20). "Nov 20th: Reaching for the Stars: Inspiring Girls in Pakistan Yumna Majeed". 365 Days of Astronomy. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
  7. ^ Simmons, Mike (2024-11-20). "Nov 20th: Reaching for the Stars: Inspiring Girls in Pakistan Yumna Majeed". 365 Days of Astronomy. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
  8. ^ "Embers Of Science". The Friday Times. 2023-04-07. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
  9. ^ "Yumna Majeed - Exploration". TOPSS. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
  10. ^ Schultz, Chris (2023-12-19). "From the cosmos to classrooms in Pakistan". GLAS Education. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
  11. ^ "Explore Alliance Ambassadors - Yumna Majeed". Explore Scientific. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
  12. ^ Bentil, Laud (2019-08-04). ""I want to have astronomy go viral in Pakistan" – Interview with Yumna Majeed". Space Generation Advisory Council. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
  13. ^ Bentil, Laud (2019-08-04). ""I want to have astronomy go viral in Pakistan" – Interview with Yumna Majeed". Space Generation Advisory Council. Retrieved 2025-01-02.
  14. ^ "Oral presentations - IAU General Assembly 2024 - Cape Town". 2024-10-02. Retrieved 2025-01-02.
  15. ^ Federation, International Astronautical. "IAF : The IAF is proud to introduce the 2024 IAF Emerging Space Leaders!". www.iafastro.org. Retrieved 2025-01-02.
  16. ^ Abdalla, Hanadi (2022-07-08). "Announcement of the 2022 Global Rising Stars Award". Space Generation Advisory Council. Retrieved 2025-01-02.
  17. ^ Garrett, Lawrence (2023-08-01). "2023 ASCEND Diverse Dozen". ASCEND. Retrieved 2025-01-02.
  18. ^ Astronomical Society, French. "Marcel Moye Prize".
  19. ^ "Yumna Majeed – Astronomy for Equity". Retrieved 2025-01-02.
  20. ^ Abdalla, Hanadi (2022-07-08). "Announcement of the 2022 Global Rising Stars Award". Space Generation Advisory Council. Retrieved 2025-01-02.
  21. ^ "The Diana Award - Roll of Honour 2021". diana-award.org.uk. Retrieved 2025-01-02.
  22. ^ "As a school kid I was told space has no scope in Pakistan. So I decided to create it – Space for Our Planet". Retrieved 2025-01-02.
  23. ^ "Exploration by Yumna issue". STEM to Bloom. Retrieved 2025-01-02.
  24. ^ "Posters - IAU General Assembly 2024 - Cape Town". 2024-10-02. Retrieved 2025-01-02.
  25. ^ "International Astronomical Union | IAU". www.iau.org. Retrieved 2025-01-02.
  26. ^ "Explore Alliance Ambassadors - Yumna Majeed". Explore Scientific. Retrieved 2025-01-02.
  27. ^ Sunday, Team (2020-07-20). "25 Under 25 Award: Celebrating the Young Women of Pakistan". Sunday. Retrieved 2025-01-02.
  28. ^ "25 women under 25 will be awarded for their extraordinary accomplishments". Pakistan Shining. 2020-07-27. Retrieved 2025-01-02.
  29. ^ "Cohort 1 - 25 Under 25 Award - Equally Loud". Retrieved 2025-01-02.
  30. ^ Reporter, The Newspaper's Staff (2020-07-19). "25 women under 25 will be awarded for their extraordinary accomplishments". Images. Retrieved 2025-01-02.
  31. ^ "25 shortlisted for Little Art award". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2025-01-02.
  32. ^ Grulich, Maria (2019-10-19). "Announcement of the Winners of the Asia-Pacific Space Leaders Award 2019". Space Generation Advisory Council. Retrieved 2025-01-02.
  33. ^ LHX, TRANSSION. "Big Impact Astronomy - Yumna Majeed: Reaching for the Stars: Inspiring Girls in Pakistan | Podcast | Boomplay". Boomplay Music - WebPlayer. Retrieved 2025-01-02.
  34. ^ "TTT #43: "Demystifying Space Science" with Yumna Majeed". ZNotes Blog. 2021-02-13. Retrieved 2025-01-02.
  35. ^ "Postcards to Space". SpaceForArt. Retrieved 2025-01-02.
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