Event Type: Graduate and Professional
Wounded Tigris: A discussion on Iraq, its legacy and future, and the purpose of exploration in the 21st century
Join 2023 World Fellow Guy Disney as he leads a book discussion with Leon McCarron, the author of Wounded Tigris: A River Journey Through the Cradle of Civilization. Leon McCarron is an award-winning writer, broadcaster and explorer from Northern Ireland. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, the Geographical Society of Philadelphia’s Explorer of the Year, and is known for long-distance expeditions and immersive multimedia storytelling. In the past decade he has travelled over 50,000km by human power, and is currently based in Iraq. Guy Disney is a military veteran, disability advocate, explorer, and horse jockey. He served two tours in Afghanistan, with his second tour served as…
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Smita Rakesh, VP and Partner, Social Alpha, 2023 Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellow and Hussain Nadim, Founder, Nerve Analytics, 2023 Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellow. Dinner will be provided after the talk.
More InformationRaphaela Schweiger on AI and migration: How to bridge the gaps between the policy and tech world: technology in migration management
In a rapidly evolving world shaped by AI and other technologies, this workshop will explore its profound impacts on migrants and refugees and the management of migration. It will specifically focus on the critical need to bridge the gap between AI and other emerging technologies and the policy space, and engage participants in exchanging views on best practices for bridging the technology-policy divide. Dr. Raphaela Schweiger is a 2023 Yale World Fellow and serves as the Director of the Migration Program at the Robert Bosch Stiftung. Her passion lies in strengthening global governance and tackling urgent global challenges. At the Robert Bosch Foundation, she leads efforts related to global migration…
More InformationRenewable Energy in Small and Rural Communities in India
Smita Rakesh has been deeply engaged with the global climate and clean energy ecosystem for the last 15 y ears, designing and implementing intuitional programs in public, private, and development sectors. She is passionate about catalyzing large-scale and inclusive social change through responsible investments and market-based solutions. Smita holds a master’s degree in environmental sciences and was a Rockefeller Foundation Global Fellow on Social Innovation in 2016. She also serves on the board of Sustain Plus Energy Foundation, a non-profit driving sustainable energy access and development programs in rural India.
More InformationClimate Change in the Chinese Mind
Dr. Wang will share key findings of the latest national public survey on climate change in China. She will also discuss the implications of the Chinese public perception of climate change and China’s transforming role in global climate governance. Her talk will bring to bear her decade of experience and insights from UN climate negotiations, campaigns at the local, regional, and global levels, and her academic research.
More InformationCitizens Movement Building: Making a Case for Peoples' Movements in the Face of Repressive Regimes
In repressive regimes, Citizens’ movements can be a powerful counter force. Join 2020 World Fellow Evan Mawaire and 2023 World Fellow Janah Ncube as they share lessons from Zimbabwe where citizens continue to fight for democratic rule.
More InformationAssessing Global Reactions to the Uyghur Crisis
The symposium aims to shed light on the genocidal dimensions of the on-going persecution of the Uyghurs and to provide a platform for scholars, activists, and community members to engage in discussions on the human rights violations being committed against the Uyghur people and explore strategies for addressing this urgent crisis. Accompanying the symposium, the Uyghur Academy, in conjunction with interested student groups at Yale, will showcase various elements of Uyghur culture.
More InformationA Conversation with World Fellow, Bam Aquino
The Asian American Cultural Center hosts Bam Aquino, Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellow.
More InformationNavigating Social Impact Careers: A Conversation with 2023 World Fellows
Join Dwight Hall for an insightful discussion with accomplished 2023 Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Janah Ncube, Binbin Wang, and Naasu Genevieve Fofanah as they share their unique career journeys and the guiding principles that have shaped their paths. In this panel conversation, learn about the most valuable lessons theyā€™ve learned in developing their careers. Which lessons were most useful in achieving their goals? Which were least useful? What would they change? Gain invaluable insights on the skills and opportunities you should pursue during your time at Yale and beyond, all in preparation for careers in public service and social justice.
More InformationChina's Transition on Climate Governance and Policy in the Frame of Two-level Game Theory
The China Forum, organized by the Council on East Asian Studies (CEAS) at Yale will host 2023 Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellow Dr. Binbin Wang. Dr. Wang will share insights from her book Chinaā€™s Transition on Climate Change Communication and Governance: From Zero to Hero.
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