Archive for Talks
Kyle Martin Shares the Beauty of Barefoot Running at TEDxSMU 2009
During another short audience talk at TEDxSMU 2009, Kyle Martin gave us the skinny on the beauty of barefoot running.
Read moreStan Greene Recites an Ode to Pluto at TEDxSMU 2009
Our favorite 45-second (yes, 45-second!) TEDxSMUTalk ever. Enjoy Stan Greene, Director of the Davinci School, as he gives an Ode to Pluto post its demotion from planetary status.
Read moreDave Weaver Asks “What’s a TED?” at TEDxSMU 2009
Dave Weaver is an ad agency president, a relentless self-experimenter, a provocateur, long-time TEDster, and…according to many, “a darn nice guy.” Dave Weaver joined Cheil-owned “One Agency” as President in January 2011. A native Iowan, Dave is a 20-year advertising and marketing veteran. He has conceived and implemented marketing programs and advertising campaigns that have [...]
Read moreSMU Innovation Gym @ TEDxSMU 2010
Austin Hodges is a junior at Southern Methodist University, double majoring in Computer Science and Mathematics. Austin’s current interests are artificial intelligence programming and biometrics. Austin works as a member of the SMU Biometrics Research Team, where his primary focus is on developing and testing iris recognition algorithms on various platforms. Austin is also an [...]
Read moreRay Zahab @ TEDxSMU 2010
On November 1, 2006 Ray and two other runners set out on an epic expedition to cross the Sahara Desert by foot. One hundred and eleven days and 7500 kms after leaving the coast of Senegal, they completed their journey by dipping their toes into the Red Sea. After witnessing and experiencing the water crisis [...]
Read moreRay Zahab @ TEDxKids @SMU 2010
On November 1, 2006 Ray and two other runners set out on an epic expedition to cross the Sahara Desert by foot. One hundred and eleven days and 7500 kms after leaving the coast of Senegal, they completed their journey by dipping their toes into the Red Sea. After witnessing and experiencing the water crisis [...]
Read moreSMU Innovation Gym @ TEDxKids @SMU 2010
Austin Hodges is a junior at Southern Methodist University, double majoring in Computer Science and Mathematics. Austin’s current interests are artificial intelligence programming and biometrics. Austin works as a member of the SMU Biometrics Research Team, where his primary focus is on developing and testing iris recognition algorithms on various platforms. Austin is also an [...]
Read moreBaba Brinkman – TEDxKids @SMU 2010
Baba Brinkman is a Canadian actor and rap artist and former tree‑planter who has personally planted more than one million trees. Baba has received international acclaim for his rap comedy theatre shows, which cover topics as diverse as evolutionary psychology, the Canterbury Tales, democracy, and civil disobedience. Last year he won the Scotsman Fringe First [...]
Read moreGrace Gilker – TEDxKids @SMU 2010
Grace is a freshman at The Hockaday School in Dallas, Texas, where she is active in sports, theater and music. She is also active in the Youth Group and the Youth Choir at First United Methodist Church. Over the past four years, she has been a delegate to the General Elementary Model United Nations, and [...]
Read moreConnor Brantley – TEDxKids @SMU 2010
Connor Brantley attends McLean Middle School in Fort Worth, TX. Connor is a Presidential history, government, and political enthusiast. His political experience includes interning on a gubernatorial campaign, volunteering on a Presidential campaign and working at a state party convention. Connor also enjoys working in the community. He co-organized a pet food drive and worked [...]
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