Iheanyi Kalu
Grade: First year of grad school
Province or Territory: Alberta
Organization/program: Canadian Black Scientists Network
What does being part of this organization or program mean to you?
Being part of CBSN to me means being part of a community that genuinely wants to see you succeed. It is an uplifting and supportive organization.
What part of attending the 2026 Youth Summit and Expo are you most excited about?
I am most excited about networking and learning new perspectives. It’s exciting to meet youth from different fields and walks of life, and to have conversations that will challenge how I think and help me grow.
What excites you about STEM?
What excites me about STEM is how versatile and multidimensional it is, and how it can be applied to almost every part of our lives. I’m especially curious about the intersection of mental health and technology, and how tech can be used to improve well-being and access to care. I’m also interested in learning more about cybersecurity, particularly as artificial intelligence continues to grow and evolve.
Fun fact about me:
A fun fact about me is that I like to step out of my comfort zone and try something new each month.
Iheanyi Kalu
Canadian Black Scientists Network
What does being part of this organization or program mean to you?
Being part of CBSN to me means being part of a community that genuinely wants to see you succeed. It is an uplifting and supportive organization.
What part of attending the 2026 Youth Summit and Expo are you most excited about?
I am most excited about networking and learning new perspectives. It’s exciting to meet youth from different fields and walks of life, and to have conversations that will challenge how I think and help me grow.
What excites you about STEM?
What excites me about STEM is how versatile and multidimensional it is, and how it can be applied to almost every part of our lives. I’m especially curious about the intersection of mental health and technology, and how tech can be used to improve well-being and access to care. I’m also interested in learning more about cybersecurity, particularly as artificial intelligence continues to grow and evolve.
Fun fact about me:
A fun fact about me is that I like to step out of my comfort zone and try something new each month.
