NYNO Team
Rutvi Shetye Co-Founder and Co-President
Rutvi Shetye Co-Founder and Co-President
Rutvi Shetye Co-Founder and Co-President
Rutvi Shetye is the Co-Founder and Co-President of the National Youth Neuroscience Organization (NYNO). She is passionate about neuroscience, psychology, and mental health, and is dedicated to making brain science more accessible through education, research, writing, and community initiatives.
Shapthika Satheesh Co-Founder and Co-President
Rutvi Shetye Co-Founder and Co-President
Rutvi Shetye Co-Founder and Co-President
Shapthika Satheesh is the Co-Founder and Co-President of the National Youth Neuroscience Organization (NYNO). She is passionate about neuroscience, psychology, and mental health, and works to make brain science more accessible through education, writing, and outreach. Through NYNO, she hopes to inspire curiosity and empower students interested in the brain.
Featured Mindwaves Guests
Dr. Andrea Quinn
Dr. Robert Froemke
Dr. Robert Froemke
Neuroscience Researcher at Rutgers University
Episode 1 - Understanding Minds, Building Compassion
Andrea Quinn is a neuroscience researcher passionate about exploring the brain and advancing scientific understanding. Through her work and outreach, she helps make neuroscience more approachable and engaging for students. On MindWaves, Andre
Neuroscience Researcher at Rutgers University
Episode 1 - Understanding Minds, Building Compassion
Andrea Quinn is a neuroscience researcher passionate about exploring the brain and advancing scientific understanding. Through her work and outreach, she helps make neuroscience more approachable and engaging for students. On MindWaves, Andrea discussed her experiences in neuroscience research and shared advice for students interested in pursuing the field.
Dr. Robert Froemke
Dr. Robert Froemke
Dr. Robert Froemke
Neuroscientist & Professor at New York University
Episode 2 - How the Brain Changes and Learns
Dr. Robert Froemke is a neuroscientist whose research focuses on neural circuits underlying social behavior, learning, and communication. His work explores how the brain processes social experiences and adapts through mechanisms such as neural pla
Neuroscientist & Professor at New York University
Episode 2 - How the Brain Changes and Learns
Dr. Robert Froemke is a neuroscientist whose research focuses on neural circuits underlying social behavior, learning, and communication. His work explores how the brain processes social experiences and adapts through mechanisms such as neural plasticity. On MindWaves, Dr. Froemke shared insights into his research and the ways neuroscience helps us understand behavior and connection.
Dr. Joseph LeDoux
Dr. Robert Froemke
Dr. Joseph LeDoux
Neuroscientist & Professor at New York University
Episode 3 - The Science of Emotion
Dr. Joseph LeDoux is a renowned neuroscientist whose research has transformed our understanding of emotion, memory, and the brain’s role in survival. His work on fear processing, consciousness, and the relationship between the brain and behavior has made si
Neuroscientist & Professor at New York University
Episode 3 - The Science of Emotion
Dr. Joseph LeDoux is a renowned neuroscientist whose research has transformed our understanding of emotion, memory, and the brain’s role in survival. His work on fear processing, consciousness, and the relationship between the brain and behavior has made significant contributions to the field of neuroscience. On MindWaves, Dr. LeDoux discussed his research on emotions, consciousness, and split-brain studies.
Partnerships
Work2BeWell
The Cortex Collective
The Cortex Collective
Mental Health Education & Advocacy Partner
NYNO is collaborating with Work2BeWell, an organization dedicated to providing students with resources and support to promote mental health awareness and well-being. Through this collaboration, NYNO aims to combine neuroscience education with mental health advocacy by developing initiatives that e
Mental Health Education & Advocacy Partner
NYNO is collaborating with Work2BeWell, an organization dedicated to providing students with resources and support to promote mental health awareness and well-being. Through this collaboration, NYNO aims to combine neuroscience education with mental health advocacy by developing initiatives that encourage open conversations, reduce stigma, and empower students with evidence-based information.
(Partnership initiatives currently in development.)
The Cortex Collective
The Cortex Collective
The Cortex Collective
Collaborative Neuroscience Publication Partner
NYNO is collaborating with The Cortex Collective to develop a collaborative publication issue featuring student-written work focused on neuroscience and related topics. Through this collaboration, both organizations will work together on submissions, editorial review, formatting, and publicati
Collaborative Neuroscience Publication Partner
NYNO is collaborating with The Cortex Collective to develop a collaborative publication issue featuring student-written work focused on neuroscience and related topics. Through this collaboration, both organizations will work together on submissions, editorial review, formatting, and publication, providing students with an opportunity to share their research and perspectives with a broader audienc
(Collaborative issue currently in development.)
STEM to Stability
The Cortex Collective
STEM to Stability
STEM & Neuroscience Education Partner
Mission Statement: STEM to Stability empowers survivors of domestic violence, their children, child-abuse victims, and orphans by providing access to STEM education, digital literacy, technical training, and the supportive resources needed to achieve long‑term financial independence and success.
NYNO is
STEM & Neuroscience Education Partner
Mission Statement: STEM to Stability empowers survivors of domestic violence, their children, child-abuse victims, and orphans by providing access to STEM education, digital literacy, technical training, and the supportive resources needed to achieve long‑term financial independence and success.
NYNO is collaborating with STEM to Stability to expand access to STEM education, neuroscience, and career exploration for underserved youth through educational programs and community initiatives.
(Collaborative initiatives currently in development.)
Twists4Kindness
Friends of the Edison Public Library
STEM to Stability
Neuroscience & Mental Health Education Partner
Twists4Kindness involves the elderly making pipecleaner flowers in an easy, moderate way to maintain their cognitive abilities. Moreover, Twists4Kindness shares dementia awareness posts and has tutorials up to make pipecleaner flowers for personal use as well as with the elderly.
NYNO is collab
Neuroscience & Mental Health Education Partner
Twists4Kindness involves the elderly making pipecleaner flowers in an easy, moderate way to maintain their cognitive abilities. Moreover, Twists4Kindness shares dementia awareness posts and has tutorials up to make pipecleaner flowers for personal use as well as with the elderly.
NYNO is collaborating with Twists4Kindness to combine neuroscience education, mental health advocacy, and community service through youth-led educational and outreach initiatives.
(Collaborative initiatives currently in development.)
Neurole
Friends of the Edison Public Library
Friends of the Edison Public Library
Neuroscience Education & Publication Partner
NYNO is collaborating with Neurole to expand opportunities for students interested in neuroscience through educational content, student-led initiatives, and collaborative publication projects. Through this collaboration, both organizations will work together to create and share accessible neuros
Neuroscience Education & Publication Partner
NYNO is collaborating with Neurole to expand opportunities for students interested in neuroscience through educational content, student-led initiatives, and collaborative publication projects. Through this collaboration, both organizations will work together to create and share accessible neuroscience resources while providing students with opportunities to contribute their perspectives and work to a broader audience.
(Collaborative initiatives currently in development.)
Friends of the Edison Public Library
Friends of the Edison Public Library
Friends of the Edison Public Library
Neuroscience Education & Publication Partner
NYNO is collaborating with the Edison Friends of the Library to host interactive pop-up stations and educational presentations during their community events to educate people, bringing engaging learning experiences and community resources directly to youth and families. Through this collaborati
Neuroscience Education & Publication Partner
NYNO is collaborating with the Edison Friends of the Library to host interactive pop-up stations and educational presentations during their community events to educate people, bringing engaging learning experiences and community resources directly to youth and families. Through this collaboration, both organizations will work together to combine physical wellness with the joy of reading and education while providing children and families with opportunities to explore interactive activities, discover library programs, and connect with a broader community network.
(Collaborative initiatives currently in development.)
Fiscal Sponsor
Hack Club
Fiscal Sponsor & Nonprofit Partner
Hack Club is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering young people to learn, create, and build technology-driven projects. Through its fiscal sponsorship program, Hack Club provides youth-led initiatives with the support and infrastructure needed to operate as nonprofit projects.
As NYNO’s fiscal s
Fiscal Sponsor & Nonprofit Partner
Hack Club is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering young people to learn, create, and build technology-driven projects. Through its fiscal sponsorship program, Hack Club provides youth-led initiatives with the support and infrastructure needed to operate as nonprofit projects.
As NYNO’s fiscal sponsor, Hack Club supports our mission of expanding access to neuroscience education, fostering student innovation, and creating opportunities for young people to explore the intersection of science, technology, and the brain.