Student Attends World Food Prize Global Youth Institute

Bridgehampton student Sabina Piecyk recently attended the 2026 World Food Prize Global Youth Institute in Iowa, joining 177 students from 24 U.S. states and nine countries around the world.

Throughout the week, students shared their research with international agriculture experts, heard from Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai, connected with peers from around the globe and even helped break a world record for the most meals packed in one hour.

Beyond the research and presentations, the experience offered students so much more. They built confidence, formed new friendships, explored future career possibilities and gained a greater understanding of how their ideas and talents can help address some of the world's most pressing challenges.

Sabina’s participation grew out of Bridgehampton School’s afterschool program, where students work alongside Judiann Fayazz, executive director of the Stony Brook University Food Lab, and Ms. de Souza, the school’s agriculture teacher. Through this program, students research global food security and agricultural challenges, develop and write research papers, and prepare to present their findings at Cornell University each March. 
Bridgehampton School is proud of Sabina for representing Bridgehampton and taking part in this inspiring global conversation about food security, agriculture and creating a more sustainable future.