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Hindustan Times
3 hours ago
- Science
- Hindustan Times
IIT Guwahati student selected as Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassador
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati's student, Sukanya Sonowal, has been selected as the Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassador, a leadership position in the Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassadors Network (CYPAN) Executive Committee. Sukanya Sonowal is the co-founder of STEMvibe.(X) CYPAN is a youth-led initiative that operates across 56 member nations to promote peace, respect, and understanding while countering violent extremism. A 4th-year student pursuing her in Biosciences and Bioengineering, Sonowal will serve as Lead - Communications & Public Relations for the 2025 - 2027 term. Congratulating Sonowal on her accomplishment, Prof. Devendra Jalihal, Director, IIT Guwahati, said, "We are immensely proud of Sukanya Sonowal for her selection as a Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassador. We are confident that she will make a meaningful contribution to peacebuilding efforts across the Commonwealth and inspire many other students to pursue initiatives with global impact." Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassadors are selected based on their experience in peacebuilding, commitment to Commonwealth values, and understanding of relevant frameworks. The selection process involved a rigorous three-stage process, which included an initial application followed by two rounds of interviews. The evaluation process focused on the applicant's commitment to peacebuilding, community service, and leadership experience. A native of Lakhimpur district of Assam, Sonowal's experience in communications and outreach-related activities helped her in becoming a suitable fit for the required ambassador position. Over the past four years, she has actively contributed to IIT Guwahati's flagship techno-management festival, Techniche, as a key part of the Media and Branding team. In her current roles, Sonowal is the co-founder of STEMvibe - STEM for Viksit Bharat Empowerment, an initiative focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) outreach that aims to empower students all over India. Through this platform, she has successfully engaged more than 3,000 participants from across the nation. She is also spearheading The Integral Cup, a national-level mathematics competition for undergraduates that attracted over 2,500 participants from top institutions during its very first edition. Her demonstrated ability to manage large-scale communication campaigns, lead youth-focused outreach initiatives, and build international collaborations with organisations such as Optiver, Qube Research & Technologies, and Jane Street reflects the experience and skills that strongly align with the objectives of the Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassadors Network. A native of Lakhimpur district of Assam, Sukanya Sonowal said, "I am deeply honoured to represent India and IIT Guwahati on this global platform. This opportunity stems from my belief that communication can be a powerful tool for positive change. My journey, from volunteering at campus events to leading international initiatives, shows that every experience shapes us for a larger purpose. I encourage fellow students to embrace opportunities beyond their immediate field of study. The skills we develop through such initiatives will not only shape our careers but empower us to become global citizens who can contribute to humanity's biggest challenges." IIT Guwahati is proud of Ms. Sonowal's accomplishment and wishes her the best in her role as a Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassador.
India Today
a day ago
- Business
- India Today
IIT Guwahati student appointed as Commonwealth youth peace ambassador
Sukanya Sonowal, a final-year B Tech student from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, has been appointed to the Executive Committee of the Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassadors Network (CYPAN). She will serve as the Lead for Communications and Public Relations for the 2025–2027 is a youth-led initiative working across 56 Commonwealth nations to promote peace and counter violent extremism through dialogue, community service, and appointment follows a three-stage selection process that assessed candidates on their commitment to peacebuilding, knowledge of Commonwealth values, and leadership experience. Originally from Lakhimpur district in Assam, Sonowal has built a strong background in communication and youth the past four years, she has contributed to various outreach activities at IIT Guwahati, including serving on the media and branding team of the institute's techno-management festival, STEM OUTREACH TO GLOBAL PEACEBUILDINGBeyond campus, Sonowal co-founded 'STEMvibe - STEM for Viksit Bharat Empowerment,' a nationwide initiative aimed at promoting STEM education. The platform has reached over 3,000 students across also leads "The Integral Cup," a mathematics competition for undergraduates that saw over 2,500 participants from top Indian colleges in its first experience in handling large-scale communication projects and building partnerships with global firms such as Optiver, Qube Research & Technologies, and Jane Street played a role in her to the announcement, IIT Guwahati Director Professor Devendra Jalihal said the institute is proud of her achievement and confident that she will make a valuable contribution on the global about her new role, Sonowal said, 'I am honoured to represent India and IIT Guwahati. I believe communication is a powerful tool for change. My journey shows that every experience can lead to a larger purpose.'IIT Guwahati has extended its best wishes to Sonowal as she takes on her new responsibilities at CYPAN.- EndsMust Watch
