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==Publications==
==Publications==
'''''<big>Experiential Education Student Experience (Abdeali Saherwala)</big>'''''
Whether in the classroom, out in the community, or at work, York offers Experiential Education opportunities in a wide variety of environments. EE opportunities exist across many of York's programs, designed to fit every learning style.
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==Awards==
 
==Awards/Conferences ==
'''<u><big>Awards</big></u>'''
 
'''Thank You Certificate                                                                                                      September 2018''' 
 
''Issued by UNICEF Canada''
 
This certificate is a Thank You Certificate for my volunteering in UNICEF at York University from UNICEF Canada.
 
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'''Danny Ciraco                                                                                                                    September 2017'''
 
''Issued by MacMedia Magazine''
 
Best News Editor of 2017-2018 in MacMedia Magazine
 
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'''Dean Honour Roll (Received it every semester)'''
 
''Issued by York University Canada''
 
Dean's Honour Roll - Recognizes a student's academic achievements in a given session based on the following standing:  Students enrolled in 18 credits in a given session and achieved a sessional GPA of 7.50 (out of 9.00).
 
'''Dr. James Wu Prize for Best Honours Thesis Project                                                        June 2018'''
 
''Issued by York University''
 
This award is given for the BEST Honours Thesis paper written by an undergraduate student. Also, I had created a poster, and I have won a GOLD certificate for it as well during the York University’s Undergraduate Fair. The paper in question is titled Pre/Post Japanese Internment Camps and it will be published in E-Journal Revue YOUR Review (Y​ork ​O​nline ​U​ndergraduate ​R​esearch). 
 
'''HSBC Bank Canada Environmental Studies Awards                                                       January 2019'''
 
''Issued by Faculty of Environmental Studies, York University''
 
The award is endowed to a third or fourth year Bachelor of Environmental Studies student at York University, who is selected on the basis of academic achievement, and community service. 
 
'''Robert Tiffin Student Leadership Award                                                                             July 2019'''
 
''Issued by York University''
 
The Robert Tiffin Student Leadership Award recognizes students whose leadership has contributed to the growth, development and vitality of York University. 
 
'''<u><big>Conferences</big></u>'''
 
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'''LeaderShape Institute'''''                                                                                                                                 '''''March 2018'''
 
''Funded by: Student Community & Leadership Development (SCLD), York University''
 
''' '''·       SCLD selected a few applicants for an all-inclusive paid conference through LeaderShape Institute. It is was a six-day conference with intense dialogue and interactive self-discovery in a supportive learning community with York University peers. The LeaderShape Institute challenges participants to lead with integrity, while working towards a vision grounded in their deepest values. Participants explore not only what they want to do, but who they want to be.
 
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'''Active Citizen 2018-2019 Conference'''''                                                                                                    '''''November 2018'''
 
''Funded by British Council & United Nations Association of Canada (UNAC)''
 
''' '''·       Through Active Citizen Conference, I attended a free, three-day workshop with a diverse group of change-makers in their community. We as a community built our networks and learned from our peers, experienced facilitators and local experts and community leaders from Canada and UK. Through these workshops, we boosted our leadership, entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development skills. While, expanding our networks, and learning how to take an entrepreneurial approach to solving their community’s most pressing challenges.
 
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'''ICANN 66<sup>th</sup> Meeting (Montreal)                                                                                                             November 2019'''
 
''Funded by Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN).''
 
·       Through ICANN, I attended a free, six day workshop and meeting sessions in Montreal with a diverse group of intellectuals, who were eager to solve issues currently plaguing the internet. We all participated in meetings, where we discussed multiple issues related to the internet such as 5G access, lack of broadband in the developing/developed world, fake news permeating in social media, and the threat of hacking into sensitive infrastructure such as nuclear powerplants. My area of expertise Is the permeation of fake news in social media and foreign influence in elections through social media. I presented a lecture on foreign influence in American Presidential Elections through social media in the ICANN 66<sup>th</sup> Meeting on behalf of Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) in Montreal.                                                                                                                           
 
'''Fall Liberty Seminar                                                                                                                                   October 2019'''
 
''Funded by Cato Institute''
 
·       Cato’s Fall Liberty Seminar is the premier student conference event of the year. Through political and philosophical discussions and forums with our scholars and staff, students with diverse backgrounds and education can develop further insight and understanding of the pillars of classical liberalism—individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and peace. Topics range from foreign policy, criminal justice reform, and constitutional law to immigration, welfare, and healthcare. Our goal? To bring together outstanding students, young professionals, and faculty from around the world who share a commitment to liberty and learning—and to provide participants the opportunity to create new and enduring friendships and perspectives in Washington DC. I presented a 50-minute lecture on mitigating climate change through environmental economics such as Carbon Tax in the Fall Liberty Seminar on behalf of Cato Institute in Washington DC.
 
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'''Young Leaders Summit                                                                                                                          November 2019'''
 
''Funded by Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA)''
 
·       ''The Young Leaders Summit: Transit for the Next Generation'' seeks to inspire a new generation leaders, users and advocates for transit towards a more sustainable and equitable future. The summit will be held in Calgary from November 8-10, 2019 and is a unique opportunity for young leaders aged 18-28 interested in public transit and sustainable transportation to learn, share ideas and connect with peers and industry professionals in transit and sustainable transportation. I presented a 30-minute lecture on increasing public transit through the addition of Light Rail Transit (LRT) systems in the Young Leaders Summit on behalf of Canadian Urban Transit Association in Calgary. 
 
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