TedX event returns to stage Wednesday

What are you speaking about and why did you choose this subject?  “I am speaking mostly about changing thought patterns and how that has to do with bias. I chose this topic because lately I have been finding it very interesting to try to change my mindset about different things in different ways. I wanted to apply this idea to how the world is viewed and what we can consciously do to view the ...

What are you speaking about and why did you choose this subject?  “I am speaking about urban planning and the negative impact cars have on our cities. I chose this subject because it is a field that is very interesting to me. I believe it's a topic that can be applicable to anybody's life. We all drive through traffic, we all walk on city streets, and we can always look to improve our urban envir...

What are you speaking about and why did you choose this subject?  “I am talking about my life and how hardships leave you with a ‘bitter residue’ or negative emotions. For example, when I lost my mom, I was strangely apathetic. But on the inside, I was too self-absorbed in my own problems to see that others are also hurting. But reaching acceptance is important about this idea. The idea is abo...

 What are you speaking about and why did you choose this subject?  “My TED Talk is about mental health and the ways that society stigmatizes and trivializes the hardships of mental illness.” When did you first realize this was the subject that interested you?  “I realized it was a subject that interested me a while back, I personally struggled with mental health and I wanted to do a TED...

What are you speaking about and why did you choose this subject?  “I am speaking about the global relationships I have formed after starting my own global teen water-awareness group (Water Solutionaries). I choose it because I have had some pretty amazing experiences meeting all these new people from around the world and I really want to share that with my school community to encourage them to make a ...

What are you speaking about and why did you choose this subject?  “I'm speaking about my passion for religious diversity and acceptance. I find religion to be fascinating because of how it draws people to follow certain beliefs that they live by throughout their entire lives.” When did you first realize this was the subject that interested you?  “This subject sparked my interest my freshman...

What are you speaking about and why did you choose this subject?  “I am talking about becoming a pescatarian. I’ve decided to talk about it because I want other people to relate to my experiences.” When did you first realize this was the subject that interested you?  “I’ve been a pescatarian for almost two years and I realized it would be a good topic to talk about because I have a ...

What are you speaking about and why did you choose this subject?  “​​I'm speaking about protest fashion through different historical examples. I chose this subject because I'm really interested in fashion and design, as well as history, and I thought it would be a unique way to approach the intersection of these two, especially since it’s very relevant today. It’s also the topic of my U.S...

What are you speaking about and why did you choose this subject? “I am speaking about the butterfly effect and how it helped me overthink less and live more fearlessly. I chose this because it had a profound impact on my life and I wanted to share it with others, and possibly help others too!” When did you first realize this was the subject that interested you?  “To be honest, I have always been i...

What are you speaking about and why did you choose this subject?  “I am speaking about methods of dog training, which is something I have enjoyed doing for many years.” When did you first realize this was the subject that interested you?  “I started training dogs when I was in high school. Competing in agility, obedience, and tracking is something I do for fun.” What motivated you to ...