Global Young Scientists Summit (GYSS) 2025 Site Visit to SMU

SMU hosted a site visit and a panel discussion focused on technology and urban research for the GYSS as part of the 5-day event occurring from 6-10 January 2025. Moderated by Vice Provost Cheong Wei Yang, the panel featured faculty from SMU UI: Orlando Woods (Director), Sayd Randle (Urban Fellows - CIS), and Jason Grant Allen (Urban Fellows - YPHSL). Discussions highlighted urban soft infrastructure, climate and energy transitions in Asian cities, and the role of religion and digital platforms in urban integration. The session reinforced the importance of interdisciplinary research and global collaborations in addressing complex urban challenges across Asia and beyond.