2025 Michigan Youth Institute Staff/Expert Registration Form

2025 Michigan

Youth Institute

Staff/Expert Registration Form

World Food Prize Michigan Youth Institute We are seeking MSU faculty, staff and students, MSU Extension staff, Michigan 4-H staff, WFPMIYI alumni, and volunteers from community based organizations to serve in a Roundtable Experts and Field Trip/Immersion Site Hosts during our event on May 8. Staff, Roundtable Experts, and Field Trip/Immersion Hosts may participate in the program on May 8 either on the campus of MSU in East Lansing, MI or virtually via Zoom.

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Personal Information

Email Address*

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Your Prefix

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Your First Name*

Your Last Name*

Please indicate how you would like your name displayed on your name tag at the event

Ex: "Dr. Norman E. Borlaug", "Dr. Borlaug", "Norman Borlaug", "Norm Borlaug

Your Office Phone Number

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Your Cell/Mobile Phone Number*

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Preferred Contact Method*

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Your role (please mark all that apply)

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Emergency Contact - Name

In case of emergency who should we contact?

Emergency Contact - Relation to Staff/Expert

Example: Spouse, Significant Other, Mother, Father, Sibling, etc.

Emergency Contact - Phone Number

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Expert Information

The name of your School/Organization or MSU College/Department/Unit.

Which of these global food security challenge topics do you have advanced knowledge of or expertise regarding?*

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Please indicate which countries, territories, or independent economies you have worked in or have advanced knowledge, experience, or expertise regarding.*

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Information for Michigan Youth Institute

Participants can attend the 2025 World Food Prize Michigan Youth Institute by attending in-person on the campus of the MSU in East Lansing, MI or by attending online/virtually using Zoom. Those attending online/virtually will need to have their own individual computer, tablet, or phone in order to participate, as the program will be interactive. The agenda for in-person and virtual attendees will vary slightly at times to maximize the experience for participants in both attendance formats.

Networking Breakfast Reception Option*

We will be hosting an optional networking breakfast reception prior to the start of the WFP MIYI on May 8. The informal networking breakfast will be an opportunity for youth participants and teachers/mentors to meet MSU faculty, students, and other experts, as well as other students and teachers, and to learn about opportunities for prospective MSU students related to addressing food, hunger, and other grand challenges.

The Networking Breakfast will be held from 7:30 am - 8:45 am on May 8, 2025 for both in-person and online participants. The reception will be informal and you do not need to join for the entire time.

Please let us know if you would like to participate in the Networking Breakfast Reception.

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In Person or Virtual*

Indicate whether you plan to attend the Michigan Youth Institute in-person in East Lansing, MI (US), or online/virtually via Zoom

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What time zone will you be in during the event?*

Describe the quality and connectivity of your internet access that you will use to connect to the event.*

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Do you personally have access to a dedicated computer or laptop that you can use for Michigan YI Virtual sessions?*

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Your Dietary Restrictions*

Please indicate if the student has any dietary restrictions. Some examples may include vegetarian, vegan, food allergies, etc. If there are none, please state "None" as your answer.

Your Medical/Health Information*

Please indicate if any special accommodations are needed. If you need special assistance for mobility reasons (wheel chair, signers, etc.) during the Iowa Youth Institute, let us know at this time. We are happy to help. If there are none, please state "None" as your answer.

Participation Selections

Please select all of the options below which you would like to participate in as part of the World Food Prize Michigan Youth Institute

Networking Breakfast Participant

Join us to welcome young people to the Michigan Youth Institute by attending this opportunity for informal networking with youth participants prior to the start of the program. Highlight future opportunities for youth participants at MSU and beyond, help them feel comfortable and included at the event, and provide opportunities for networking.

The Networking Breakfast will be held from 7:30 am - 8:45 am on May 8, 2025

Roundtable Expert Participant

The role of experts during the Roundtable Discussions will be to read 6-8 student research papers before the event, listen as students give short presentations based on their research papers during the event, and engage in dialogue with students about their research findings and recommendations. Round table experts will have an opportunity to provide feedback to the students on their research papers and to provide recommendations to the program staff which will assist in the selection of delegates to represent Michigan at the World Food Prize Global World Food Prize Institute in October 2025. Each round table group will be led and facilitated by a Michigan 4-H staff member. If you are interested in serving as an expert panelist during the round table discussion, please complete the form below. We will be in contact with those who express interest to confirm your role and provide event details.

The WFPMIYI Roundtable Discussions will be held from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm on May 8 2025.

WFPMIYI Luncheon

Join students, teachers, faculty, and special guests for lunch. 12:00 - 1:00 pm. Location TBD

Field Trip/Immersion Experience Host or Chaperone

During the afternoon portion of the WFPMIYI, students and teachers will see firsthand how Michigan State University and our partners are engaged in developing and applying knowledge to help address grand global challenges. Field Trip/Immersion Experience Hosts may provide a group of students and teachers with a tour of a MSU facility, lead a hands-on educational experience, or highlight a cutting-edge project that is having an impact on food in Michigan, the US, or around the world. Field Trips will take place on and around MSU's campus in East Lansing, MI and online. If you are interested in serving as a Field Trip/Immersion Experience Host, please complete the form below. We will be in contact with those who express interest to confirm your role and provide event details.

The WFPMIYI Field Trip/Immersion Experiences will be held from 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm on May 8, 2025.

Which portions of the WFP Michigan Youth Institute will you be participating in?*

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