New York Youth Institute march 22, 2024
The World Food Prize New York Youth Institute will be held at Cornell University. Click for details.
Student Participants:
Gain public speaking experience
Grow their professional networks
Earn recognition as Borlaug Scholars
Qualify for internships and further opportunities
Registration due February 23, 2024.
WFP is open to former NY Youth Institute participants who are currently in high school.
Students are challenged to think about how to:
1. Reduce food insecurity by increasing access to nutrient rich foods in a responsible way;
2. Decrease food waste in schools while making healthy choices or;
3. Increase agricultural connections in schools.
The NYYI engages high school students across the state on the biggest challenges facing people and the planet in the 21st century. Based in the Department of Global Development in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), the program empowers young scholars to research issues they care about, propose their own innovative ideas to solve grand global challenges, and explore exciting ways to make a difference in New York and around the world.
"All of our New York Youth Institute students demonstrated incredible grit during a year that really tested their determination," said Polly Endreny Holmberg, Associate Director, Humphrey Fellowship Program; Training Program Coordinator, Department of Global Development.
To learn more, please visit the WFPF website.