The prestigious American weekly Time has announced its list of the “Girls of the Year 2025,” recognizing ten young leaders who, as the editors emphasize, “inspire communities around the world.” Among the honorees is Kornelia Wieczorek, a 17-year-old from Poland whose scientific achievements have earned international recognition.
The young researcher was born in Łódź and currently lives in Gdynia. Her path toward science began quite early—at just ten years old she attended classes at a medical school. Four years later, together with her friend Diana Serjant, she developed an innovative biodegradable fertilizer based on Rhizobium bacterial strains. The preparation promotes plant growth while avoiding soil degradation. For this achievement, the two young inventors were recognized in Forbes magazine’s ranking of the 100 Most Influential Women.
For other young science enthusiasts, Kornelia Wieczorek has a clear message: “Gain as much knowledge as you can and start working now on who you want to be in the future.”
Alongside Kornelia, the “Girls of the Year” list also includes:
- Rutendo Shadaya (16), writer from New Zealand
- Coco Yoshizawa (15), athlete from Japan
- Valerie Chiu (15), innovator from China
- Zoé Clauzure (15), artist from France
- Clara Proksch (12), innovator from Germany
- Ivanna Richards (17), athlete from Mexico
- Defne Özcan (17), traveler from Turkey
- Rebecca Young (12), innovator from the United Kingdom
- Naomi DeBerry (12), writer from the United States
