Glamour Magazine Pratika Katiyar Wants to Make STEM More Accessible for the Next Generation Pratika Katiyar is a powerhouse of brains, heart, and hustle. Hailing from Fairfax, Virginia, this 21-year-old go-getter is in her senior year at Northeastern University in Boston. She has a mission to make STEM accessible and meaningful to all, and she is double-majoring in business administration and communication studies.