Annual Event Returns October 9 with Theme ‘Ignite’
HUNTSVILLE, Texas – The third annual TEDxSHSU event will take place on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Sam Houston State University’s Lowman Student Center, Orange Ballroom. This year’s theme, “Ignite,” promises to spark dynamic discussions and new perspectives as live speakers and pre-recorded TED talks engage the university and Huntsville communities.
TEDx events are designed to foster dialogue on important ideas and innovations, with each event organized locally under a TED license. Attendees will hear from a variety of speakers covering topics from self-compassion to technology, sustainability, and trauma healing.
Attendees can choose to attend one, two, or all three sessions, which are scheduled throughout the day. The speaker lineup includes:
Session 1: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
- Uzma Iqbal: Self-Compassion is Not Selfish
- Hiranya K. Nath: Rekindling Empathy: The Good Neighbor Initiative
- Pat Lindsay “Pinky” C. Catalla-Buscaino: Who Is Your Kuwento Keeper?
- Desirey Elizabeth Delara: Erasing “Why Don’t You Leave?” from Domestic Violence Conversations
- Shelly Clevenger: The Healing Power of Toys: How Toys Help People Cope with Trauma
Session 2: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Maria Botero: Barking Back: Ethical Considerations in Studying Dog Cognition
- Loganne Mason: Sustainability and Agriculture: Making the Choice
- J. Bart Stykes: Seeing Invisible Student Parents
- Bradford Harris: Redesigning the Tech Table: Amplifying Black Voices in Technology, Gaming, and Esports
- Chinasa Elue: Grief-Conscious Communication: Redefining How We Navigate Everyday Grief
Session 3: 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Mayrena Isamar Hernandez: Making Sport Safe: The Importance of Secondary School Athletic Trainers
- Debra Balandrán: Sí Se Puede: Overcoming Roadblocks as a First-Generation College Student
- Hosam Gharib Abdelhady: Seeing the Unseen: How Gold Nanoparticles Revolutionize Cancer and Viral Treatment
- Jasmine Crooks: Exploring the Complexities of My Complexion
- Benjamin Mitchell-Yellin: AI and the Good Life
The TEDxSHSU team encourages everyone to attend and participate in this free event. While registration is encouraged, walk-ins are welcome. Attendees can also register online for their preferred sessions at https://app.geckoform.com/public/#/modern/22FO001csiu1va009acn3gft7g.
Mark your calendars for an inspiring afternoon of innovation, creativity, and intellectual exploration.
For more information and to reserve your spot, visit the TEDxSHSU homepage at https://www.shsu.edu/academics/honors/tedxshsu/.
