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This webinar showcases the usage of AI by domain experts in higher education, law, business and its impact on Yale campus today. It explores how AI changes lives in various ways, reshaping society and our notion of critical thinking, fairness, efficiency, and morality.

Our panelists:

Dr. Scott J. Shapiro, Yale professor of law and philosophy, whose scholarship spans the philosophy of law, international and criminal law, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. He co-founded the Yale Legal AI Lab, focused on the automation of legal reasoning. BA and PhD, Columbia Univ and JD Yale Law School.

Dr. Sarah Senk, professor of English at California Polytechnic State University and a co-host of “My Robot Teacher” a podcast about AI and higher education that features conversations with researchers, educators, and industry experts on how AI is impacting teaching and learning. B.A. Yale; Master of Studies University of Oxford, and PhD, Cornell University.

Dr. Martin Ma, the founder and CEO of Happy Universe, serving many startups and multinational companies in their digital/AI transformation and globalization. B.A. in computer science, Tsinghua University, and PhD in computer science, Yale.

Mr. Alex Moore, a senior at Yale in computer science and mathematics, the Publisher of Yale’s New Journal Magazine. Alex worked on data science research for energy storage for solar, mechanical design for NASA’s ultralight Moon infrastructure, and machine learning for physics simulation for defense industry. He authored “Inside Yale’s Quiet Reckoning with AI,” a narrative study of AI culture on Yale campus.

The webinar is to be moderated by Kyle Wang, Yale college ’85, founder of Global Energy System Exchange, a clean tech incubator. He’s a member of Yale International Alliance, a co-sponsor of this event.

The Yale International Alliance is expanding its Global Ambassador Program. We're seeking dedicated Yale alumni to represent regions around the world. 

YIA Ambassador Role & Responsibilities

YIA Ambassadors support YIA’s mission — “Working toward a Better World for All”— by advancing leadership, service, and dialogue on the world’s most pressing challenges.

Time commitment:  Approximately 1 - 3 hours a month which includes:

• Attend one Board meeting per year (these are held monthly 1-hour virtual)
• Attend an annual retreat (virtual or in-person) if possible
• Support one focus area: (a) Programming (leading an activity in your time zone or region) or (b) Communications/Technology
• There is no term for YIA Ambassador.  This will be reviewed in 2026.

The application takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. Key upcoming dates are:

• January 15, 2026: Application deadline
• January 22, 2026: Special meeting with the Board
• January 29, 2026: Board Elections
• February 4, 2026 (9 - 10 am New York time. Virtual.):New Board and Ambassadors invited to attend Board Meeting which is held first Thursday of month

For questions, email: www.yaleinternationalalliance.org

The Yale International Alliance is expanding its Global Ambassador Program. We're seeking dedicated Yale alumni to represent regions around the world. 

YIA Board Director Role & Responsibilities

YIA Board Directors support YIA’s mission — “Working toward a Better World for All”— by advancing leadership, service, and dialogue on the world’s most pressing challenges.

Time commitment: Serve as an active member of the Board for a term of 2-3 years.  Commit approximately 4–10 hours per month, which includes:

• Attend Board meetings that are held once every month (1 hour virtual)
• Attend an annual retreats (virtual or in-person)
• Actively participate in one focus area: (a) Programming (leading an activity in your time zone or region) or (b) Communications/Technology

Application Timeline: The application takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. Key upcoming dates are:

• January 16, 2026: Application deadline
• January 22, 2026: Special meeting with the Board
• January 29, 2026: Board Elections
• February 4, 2026 (9 - 10 am New York time. Virtual.):New Board and Ambassadors invited to attend Board Meeting which is held first Thursday of month

For questions, email: www.yaleinternationalalliance.org

Join over a dozen community organizations as they gather at the Yale Peabody Museum to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s work, offering knowledge about food, educational, racial, and environmental justice. Set against the wonder of the museum, students from the New Haven Public Schools will share music and dance. Immerse yourself in what the New Haven community offers at the Yale Peabody Museum!