Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS) is excited to announce that nearly 20 past participants will return as YYGS instructors during this summer’s residential program. Instructors design and teach seminars based on their personal area of interest and expertise. Past seminar topics include, “Memory from Embryo to Embry-old,” “Beards, Bobs, and Afros: Hair and Power in American History,” and “Fast Fashion, Consumer Ethics, and Global Supply Chains.”
The following alumni instructors attended YYGS between 2015-2021, and they are teaching in one of four academic tracks this summer: Innovations in Science & Technology; Literature, Philosophy & Culture; Politics, Law & Economics; and Solving Global Challenges. YYGS is thrilled to invite alumni back to campus, and we are especially excited to welcome instructors who attended YYGS Online during the pandemic and will visit Yale College for the first time.
Scout Meredith Best | YYGS 2015 (IAS)
- Teaching Solving Global Challenges
- Graduated from Dickinson College with a B.A. in International Studies. Currently earning an M.A. in Political Science at McGill University.
- “I cherish the conversations, lectures, seminars, and laughs that I shared with my YYGS cohort and how these experiences allowed me to broaden both my intellectual and personal horizons. Years later, in addition to still being in touch with many friends from YYGS, I truly see how my YYGS experience helped direct my academic and professional trajectory.”
Brennis Carrillo | YYGS 2021 (PLE)
- Teaching Politics, Law & Economics
- Studying Government and Theater, Dance, and Media at Harvard University.
- “My favorite memory of YYGS would definitely be family time! It was during family time when I had the best, most heart-warming conversations in YYGS, and I loved when my family came together to surprise our lead with a thank-you video at the end of our session.”
Heidi Chuc García | YYGS 2021 (PLE)
- Teaching Politics, Law & Economics
- Studying International Affairs with a minor in Data Science at George Washington University.
- “My favorite memory from YYGS was meeting bright students from all over the world. Keeping in touch through social media has also been incredible as I’ve been able to see my friends’ accomplishments, and see them transform their communities and explore the world!”
Maju da Silveira Castro | YYGS 2019 (IAG)
- Teaching Solving Global Challenges
- Studying Social Sciences with a concentration in Designing Societies at Minerva University.
- “During my time at YYGS, the most impactful memory for me was the first breakout session following the opening lecture, where I was amazed by the diverse range of impressions and opinions among fellow attendees who had experienced the same lecture, which emphasized the significance of diversity in academic and broader settings, and highlighted the valuable learning opportunities that arise from listening to and understanding others’ perspectives. It was my first time discussing with international students from around the world and it impacted me so much that I made it a priority for me to pursue diverse environments in the future.”
Daniel Kiely | YYGS 2019 (FST)
- Teaching Innovations in Science & Technology
- Studying Mathematics at Georgetown University.
- “My favorite YYGS memory was attending the “Is Black Mirror Plausible” seminar. This seminar opened my eyes to how STEM subjects, such as artificial intelligence, are portrayed in popular culture.”
Ava Estacio-Touhey | YYGS 2020 (SGC)
- Teaching Solving Global Challenges
- Studying Archaeological Studies at Yale University.
- “Since YYGS was remote my year, I really enjoyed Family Time and smaller breakout rooms within all of my different classes because it gave me time to connect with people one-on-one. Beyond the program, I am grateful to have stayed in touch with my YYGS friends, and have visited them around the world!”
Mathew Krick | YYGS 2016 (BBS)
- Teaching Innovations in Science & Technology
- Graduated from Yale with B.S. in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. Currently completing a combined B.S./M.P.H. at Yale School of Public Health while earning a Master’s in Public Health in Chronic Disease Epidemiology.
- “My favorite memory from YYGS was the talent show! I had the chance to sing with two of my best friends at the program and also see the amazing performances of everyone else!”
Natasha Machera | YYGS 2019 (BBS)
- Teaching Innovations in Science & Technology
- Studying Biochemistry at Skidmore College.
- “Bonding with my YYGS family group through different games like Pictionary was wholesome, it really felt like I was at home away from home.”
Nahom Seyoum | YYGS 2021 (SGC)
- Teaching Innovations in Science & Technology
- Studying Computer Science and History with a certificate in Data Science at Yale University.
- “I did YYGS at the height of Covid but it was one of those experiences that made my year. Meeting people from everywhere and with a plethora of experiences is truly an experience I cherish to this day. Additionally, of course, family time was incredible.”
Michael Tulskikh | YYGS 2019 (FST)
- Teaching Innovations in Science & Technology
- Studying Mathematics at Columbia University.
- “My favorite part of YYGS was getting to know people from all around the world, and staying in touch even after the program had ended. I even got to take a few classes in university with people I met during the program.”
Emma Ventresca | YYGS 2021 (PLE)
- Teaching Politics, Law & Economics at Yale University.
- Studying Economics & Theater and Performance Studies
- “My YYGS experience was virtual, so my favorite memory was playing Gartic.io (online pictionary) during family time with friends from around the globe!”
Alice Zhang | YYGS 2017 (BBS)
- Teaching Solving Global Challenges
- Studying Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry & Anthropology Yale University.
- “My favorite memory is building my currency collection at YYGS—I would exchange a little bit of currency with all my friends and I got around 20 countries’ worth of currency! India, Nigeria, Moldova, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia…you name it, I have it!”
Other alumni instructors include Allie Ho, Ekaterina Ivshina, Seyma Kaya, Arun Malani, Harrison Walker, and Will Walker.