18 Jan 2026
Building on the Online AI Tutorials held in 2025, MASTAA will relaunch the program in 2026 with a two-level online series.
- Level 1: Scheduled for February 2026, this course introduces foundational AI concepts and practical applications.
- Level 2: Scheduled for March 2026, this course builds on Level 1 and explores more advanced topics and use cases.
2026 Online AI Tutorial Series
27 Dec 2025
MASTAA Extends Christmas and New Year Wishes to Our Community
MASTAA is pleased to share its Christmas and New Year wishes, sent on December 23, 2025 in a joint message from the Chairperson and President to alumni and the MASTAA community. The message extended heartfelt wishes for peace, joy, and renewal during the festive season, and expressed hope for a fruitful and fulfilling year ahead with continued opportunities for learning, collaboration, and positive progress.
27 Dec 2025
On November 30, 2025, we had the privilege of hosting an inspiring and thought-provoking session with Dr. Padetha, who shared his remarkable journey from Burma to NASA.
Drawing from his personal and professional experiences, Dr. Padetha offered practical and motivating insights aimed at empowering young people who aspire to shape the future through education, innovation, and perseverance. The session encouraged participants to reflect on their own paths and to approach challenges with resilience and purpose. The event was warmly received and served as a meaningful opportunity for learning, inspiration, and intergenerational dialogue.
For those who were unable to attend live, the full session is now available on YouTube and can be accessed through the Online Interview Series page.
- Interviewee: Dr. Padetha Tin
- Interviewer: Dr. Thu Ya Kyaw
- Moderator: Dr Kyaw Sann Oo
- 30 November 2025
- Zoom Meeting
- 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM New York Time
- Registered Participants
16 Aug 2025
MASTAA is pleased to announce the launch of a 3-level online Artificial Intelligence program beginning on September 13, 2025. The program will be led by Dr. Tun Aung Gyaw, a distinguished RIT alumnus and former UCC Associate Professor, and is designed to guide participants from foundational knowledge to the evolving AI landscape. For full details and registration, please visit the AI Program page.
12 July 2025
MASTAA’s upcoming 2025 Annual gathering will bring together members and alumni for collaborative sessions, organizational updates, and celebration of shared milestones.
5 April 2025
MASTAA has launched a fundraising efforts for the humanitarian relief efforts following the devastating earthquake in Mandalay, Myanmar. This fund will help provide essential resources, including food, shelter, and medical assistance, to families in dire need.
At this time there are so many families in Mandalay, Sagaing, Naypyidaw and other cities who are suffering unthinkable disaster, and there is so much more requirement in helping the needs than you can think of. We really need your help and generosity to provide for the suffering people in Myanmar.
22 July 2024
MASTAA is running a donation drive for the first time to support former UCC colleagues and teachers with health problems. Our teachers and colleagues are aging, and back home in Myanmar it is very difficult to keep up with the rising health care costs. The organization is making a good effort to assist them.
Donors who donate through the organization will receive an official receipt from MASTAA for their tax deductions. In addition, your donation of $500 or more will also receive a Certificate of Acknowledgement from MASTAA.
After the fund-raising drive is completed, we will transfer the funds in accordance with 501(c)3 rules and regulations, to the beneficiary Ex-UCC health support organization in Myanmar, and obtain their acknowledgement of receipt.
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10 October 2023
- 14 October 2023
- Meeting ID: 833 2958 7268 Passcode: 120323
- 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM New York Time
- 7 De Hart Court, East Brunswick
6 July 2023
- 26 August 2023
- Rain: 2 September 2023
- 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM New York Time
- 7 De Hart Court, East Brunswick
14 January 2023
- Every month
- First Saturday
- 8:00 PM New York Time
- BOD members
2023 BOD Meeting Schedule
ALSO IN NEWS
15 October 2021
MASTAA urgently appeals for financial support to sustain a volunteer-led online education program by CDM lecturers in Myanmar, serving 1,200 students without formal funding, to prevent its shutdown and support both students and educators during national instability.
30 July 2021
MASTAA is calling for renewed financial support to assist 65 CDM university educators in Myanmar who have developed and launched volunteer-led online courses for 1,200 students, aiming to sustain this effort over three months.
7 July 2021
MASTAA extends heartfelt thanks for your generous contributions, sharing that $12,000 has been raised since February 2021, with donations now directed to support CDM, Medical Family Mandalay, and CRPH through MAHAA to aid humanitarian efforts in Myanmar.
1 May 2021
MASTAA gratefully reports raising over $11,000 for humanitarian support in Myanmar since February 2021, with $5,000 already donated to CDM efforts and the remaining funds planned for further aid distribution.
25 February 2021
In response to the growing crisis in Myanmar, MASTAA launched a fundraiser with an initial $2,600 in seed money to raise $10,000 for families in urgent need of food and shelter amid the nationwide democratic strike.
10 February 2021
MASTAA strongly condemns the unconstitutional military coup of February 1, 2021, demands the immediate release of detained leaders including President U Win Myint and Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, and urges the return of power to the duly elected civilian government in line with the will of the people.
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14 January 2021
Early Milestones and Humanitarian Contributions
In response to the growing crisis in Myanmar, MASTAA launched a fundraiser with an initial $2,600 in seed money to raise $10,000 for families in urgent need of food and shelter amid the nationwide democratic strike.
5 November 2020
MASTAA’s COVID-19 Relief Support in Myanmar and New York
In response to the severe impact of COVID-19, MASTAA donated $5,000 to Myanmar’s national COVID-19 committee via the UN Mission and $2,000 to NHFMM in New York to aid families affected by the pandemic in both Myanmar and the U.S.
2 October 2019
MASTAA’s First Humanitarian Support for Myanmar Flood Relief
In response to the devastating 2019 monsoon floods affecting over 200,000 people in Myanmar, MASTAA’s Board of Directors approved emergency aid and donated $1,000 to the Daw Khin Kyi Foundation to support relief and recovery efforts.
