YJA Convention 2018 07 Chicago IL

Author(s): Young Jains of America (YJA)
Publisher: Young Jains of America YJA USA

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Personal Banking for Beginners | Natasha Daulat
Jain Lifestyle | HS
If you're new to personal banking and want to know the basics of banking, this session will tell you everything you need to know about how credit cards work, the differences between using a checking account and savings account, and how to maintain your savings by using some basic budgeting practices.
Petitions: Organizing for Change | Pulin Modi
Social Issues | HS/College/JNF
Whether you're trying to institute a Meatless Mondays campaign at your school, or working to raise awareness about an issue in your neighborhood or for a political campaign, organizing and getting the word out effectively through petitions is a crucial skill. Join Pulin Modi, a veteran campaigner with experience at organizations such as PETA, Change. org, and MoveOn, for a session that will teach you the basics of raising awareness for any cause.
Planning for Financial Success | Lina Shah
Jain Lifestyle | JNF
Great, you've started making money - but what do you do with it? In my session, we will discuss the objectives of tax deferral, understanding 401k, pre-tax and post-tax dollars, securing a family with a balanced budget, and forming a habit of savings as a path to creating a legacy. We will review the concept of "what comes in and what goes out" and view finance as a backbone of healthy living. This will be an interactive session in a fun-filled environment!
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Engineering yeast to produce anti-malarial compounds, designing bacteria to treat tumors, editing the DNA of humans themselves...these ideas are no longer just science fiction. With today's genetic technology, many of these approaches have already occurred or are in progress, under the umbrella of the field of "synthetic biology". This session will highlight advances in synthetic biology and will discuss the implications of engineering living beings through a Jain lens.
Playing God with Science | Anjali Doshi
Social Issues College/JNF
Process Automation with Data & Analytics for Non-Profit Organizations | Vipul Shah Career & Networking | College/JNF
In this session, we will showcase collaboration technology that can help improve the efficiency of non-profit volunteer driven organizations. We will also learn how to leverage the power of Data through Analytics and operational report
ing to track and manage the progress of an organization. WITH OUR ROOTS
Race Relations in the Trump Era | Manoj Jain
Diversity & Inclusion | College/JNF
The times have changed. Racism is overt, and as much as I would not like to admit it, more and more each day, I can feel my skin. Being Indian and Jain in today's America is challenging. Manoj Jain will discuss how we can use Jain principles to better understand the divisive politics and racism in our country, and how can we learn to treat our biases.
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