Guest Speakers for Public Events

(Expats, Local Residents and Creators from different fields are invite)

We are inviting guest speakers for our ongoing public events that occurs about every alternate week. The public events are usually a session of an hour and a half, organized by the American University of Yangon.

Different professionals with different backgrounds share their experience and expertise with the students and general youth of Myanmar, in the form of lively and fun communications to youths on interesting topics. The subjects can vary from technology, dance, music, art, science, social media, medical or even mindfulness. The public events are free of charges for general public to give a different exposures of different fields and cultures, and a great way to contribute to the Myanmar-American Youth Community. We provide a small transportation fee of $30 to the guest speakers in thanks of their contribution.

The example of previous topics include;

  • Fibonacci Tour: Mathematics in nature

  • American Foreign Policy in the era of Donald Trump

  • 3D Printing: Bring your ideas into reality

  • Italian Food & Culture

  • Smart Phone Photography and Wire Arts

  • Plastic & environment

  • A message from a 17-days old tree

  • Decorating Cupcakes

  • Yang Yoga

For this term, we will be opening topics for Communications, French, Geology, and Music on priority. We would like to welcome you for a proposal with your area of expertise, an introduction about you, and your proposed topics idea to book and host an event. Please write to events@connect.edu.mm for more details. We can’t wait to see you!

About American University of Yangon

“Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think. ” — Albert Einstein

At the American University of Yangon (formerly known as Connect Institute), we are passionate about giving Myanmar-students equitable access to higher education. Beyond providing students with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive under the rigorous educational standards of U.S. universities, we create a lively environment for students to develop their extracurricular interests and leadership skills. With opportunities for scholarship and financial aid, we seek to promote diversity in the classroom and encourage all Myanmar students to strive for success. Having been designed in collaboration with our U.S. university partners, our courses are of the highest academic standard.