Meet The Founder

Nathália Pichinin is a globally engaged student, researcher, writer and science communicator dedicated to advancing STEM education and accessibility. As a published researcher and Global Youth Ambassador with Theirworld, she has collaborated on international projects bridging science and society. Her academic work spans astrophysics, mathematics, and the philosophy of science, and she has received honors such as the Silver Honour in the International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition (IAAC) and 1st Place at the World Mathematics Team Competition (WMTC).

Passionate about equity in education, Nathália founded The Aurora Institute to create opportunities for students who, like her, strive for academic excellence beyond the circumstances they were born in and for ways to unite talent and opportunity.