This is me giving a talk to a Saturday Enrichment (STEP) group at Fordham University. I used to be a student in this program when I was in the Bronx! This picture was taken in February 2000, I have spoken to the group for the last three years. I enjoy public speaking, especially to youth.
Topics I speak on include:
  • Contemporary Black Leadership
  • Tupac Shakur
  • Hip Hop Culture
  • Minorities and Careers in the Maths and Sciences
  • Effective Problem Solving and Decision Making

Recent Presentations:

  • July, 1999 -- "Careers in Math, Science and Engineering" Harlem Youth Group; Harlem NY
  • April 8, 2000 -- "Careers in Math, Science and Engineering" Fordham University Science and Technology Entrance Program; Bronx, NY
  • April 18, 2000 -- "Critical Thinking Skills" Wakefield High School; Arlington VA
  • June 10, 2000 -- "Ethics in the Workplace" INROADS/Greater Washington; Washington, DC
  • July 15, 2000 -- "Effective Problem Solving and Decision Making" INROADS Leadership Development Institute; College Park, MD
  • November 4, 2000 -- "Giving Back to the Community" Black Leadership Conference; George Mason University
  • November 15, 2000 -- "How to Market your Idea" Granville Academy; Fairfax, VA
  • January 10, 2001 -- "Black Consumerism -- A Look at the Past and Present" Granville Academy; Fairfax, VA
  • February 28, 2001 -- "Web Design Workshop" Granville Academy; Fairfax, VA
  • March 20, 2001 -- "Contemporary Black Leadership" George Mason University; Fairfax, VA
  • April 22, 2001 -- "Contemporary Black Leadership"; Archbishop Leadership Project; Harlem, NY
  • May 15, 2001 -- "Crticial Thinking/Careers in Math, Science, Technology" Computer Learning Center Project; Falls Church, NY
  • May 22, 2001 -- Keynote Address, Fordham University Science and Technology Entrance Program; Bronx, NY
  • February 6, 2002 -- "Web Design Workshop" Granville Academy; Fairfax, VA
  • November 13, 2002 -- "History of Graffiti" Midnight Forum (An Afterschool Hip-Hop oriented program), Washington DC
  • November 20, 2002 -- "Tupac Shakur" Midnight Forum (An Afterschool Hip-Hop oriented program), Washington DC
  • March 19, 2003 -- "History of Graffiti" Midnight Forum (An Afterschool Hip-Hop oriented program), Washington DC
  • March 26, 2003 -- "Tupac Shakur" Midnight Forum (An Afterschool Hip-Hop oriented program), Washington DC
  • April 2, 2003 -- "Hip-Hop and Politiks II", Moderator for Panel Discussion, Howard University, Washington DC
  • April 9, 2003 -- "Web Design Workshop" Granville Academy; Fairfax, VA
  • May 6, 2003 -- "The Business of Hip-Hop" Granville Academy; Fairfax, VA
  • October 22, 2003 -- "History of Graffiti" Midnight Forum (An Afterschool Hip-Hop oriented program), Washington DC
  • October 29, 2003 -- "Effective Internet Research" Granville Academy; Fairfax, VA
  • February 28, 2004 -- "Hip-Hop 101", Connecting the Dots; Providence, RI
  • March 16, 2004 -- "The Meaning of Graffiti", Midnight Forum, Washington DC
  • April 20, 2004 -- "Hip-Hop Meets Politiks III", Organizer and Panel Moderator, University of Maryland, College Park 3rd Annual Hip-Hop Conference.
  • April 20, 2004 -- Guest Talk at DC Hip-Hop Alliance Meeting
  • May 8, 2004 -- Resume Writing Workshop, Boys II Men Youth Empowerment Conference, New School for Enterprise and Development Public Charter School , Washington DC
  • May 25, 2004 -- "The Meaning of Graffiti", Youth Action Research Group, Washington DC
  • June 6, 2004 -- "Leadership Skills" INROADS Training Initiative, University if Maryland Baltimore County
  • July 31, 2004 -- "Understanding Hip-Hop Culture", University Settlement Hip-Hop Arts Camp; NY, NY

Academic and Professional Presentations

 

Upcoming Presentations:

 
  Please contact me (ajryan[at]gmu.edu) if you would like me to speak at your school, church group or organization.