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The Future Yet To Be Imagined
How do we prepare young people for jobs that do not yet exist? Global changes in technology, population and urbanisation are impacting the educational landscape. The role of skill-based education is now critical for many economies. Getting it right is essential for the economic and social aspirations of individuals, communities, employers, economies. Technological discovery is a key enabler that can provide successful careers through increased access to education for millions – solutions and application of learning that leads to innovation and growth. Cindy is SVP at Pearson Education. She is responsible for the development of Pearson’s UK technical and vocational qualifications. Cindy sits on the Commission for learning for life,…
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Speak up: Why Your Story Can Make A Difference | Sejal Sridhar
Will we ever be able to eclipse stereotypes and their intrinsic prejudices with something as basic as our stories? In this personal talk, Sejal Moosapeta, a junior at ABA, An IB World School, argues how the hostility, the ignorance and the mayhem of the 21st century can all come to an end once we decide to speak up. Sejal is a junior at ABA and comes from India. Her talk, “The Power of Stories”, was inspired by the similarity between people despite social and economic disparities. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx…
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Is Your Memory Just an Illusion? – Julia Shaw
How can you be sure that any particular memory is true? Julia Shaw takes you on an adventure into the weird world of memory hacking. She shows that through a combination of perceptual flaws, brain biases, and social influences, your memories can be easily influenced. Armed with science, she explores how even some of your most cherished and emotional memories might be nothing but fiction. By the end she’ll have you wondering whether you actually are who you think you are, or whether your autobiography is just a compelling illusion. Guest AuthorAll Guest Author Posts are submitted or additional content Wave Chronicle has added to the website. To be a…
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Big Things Start Small
Small actions from unexpected people can have a huge impact. A routine meeting with her high school counselor, an unexpected phone call from her small-town photographer, and a former professor’s open office door led Danielle into college athletics, traveling the world, leadership consulting, and the mayor of Houston’s executive staff, all in her twenties. Those small, perhaps-forgotten minutes make a real difference, even if it is not immediately visible. Every individual has the power to affect great change all around them, if they will only show up. Danielle Bartz is the Director of Boards and Commissions for Mayor Sylvester Turner of Houston. She started with him in the 84th Texas…
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Why We Should Empower Women In Developing Countries – Lior Zanesku
In developing countries around the world, women are deprived the right to get education. Lior’s talk presents how empowering women and providing them the tools to be strong and financially independent have consequences, not only on women, but also on society. Lior is a student at Misgav Asif Secondary School. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx Guest AuthorAll Guest Author Posts are submitted or additional content Wave Chronicle has added to the website. To be a Guest Author please visit our "Post Your Article" page.More Posts - Website
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Let’s Create A National Kidney Donation Exchange
In this innovative talk, transplant surgeon Dr. Jayme Locke shares an idea that could literally save thousands of lives. She explains how if we change the conversation around organ donation and assume altruism, we can exponentially increase the number of live donor matches. Dr. Jayme Locke is an abdominal transplant surgeon and director of the Incompatible Kidney Transplant Program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Locke specializes in innovative strategies for the transplantation of incompatible organs, disparities in access to and outcomes after solid organ transplantation, and transplantation of HIV-infected end-stage patients. Dr. Locke also serves as coordinator of the UAB Kidney transplant chain and has helped UAB…
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Turn Your Struggles Into Strengths
Find out how to use your struggles, obstacles and resistance as your personal growth plan to create your strengths. Learn how building a strong body through working out shares the same principles as building internal strength to reach your ideal mindset and goals. This personal development Tedx Talk shares one woman’s journey from failure to success.Lori Harder is a leading expert in the field of fitness, transformational work, mindfulness, and self-love. As a self-made millionaire, successful entrepreneur, network marketing professional, author, cover model, and three-time fitness world champion, she offers a carefully curated set of practical tools to promote sustainable health, spiritual well-being, and financial freedom. Through her books, unique…
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Upgrading Medical Technology For The Future
After a visit to the doctor, computer sciences student Flavia Oprea noticed that many diseases have “loss of balance” as a common symptom, which led her to a simple conclusion: early discovery and treatment of this symptom would allow us to avoid complications and maybe even disease altogether. Thus, she created ENTy, a simple device that helps doctors perform balance tests easily and comfortably, while also sending anonymous data that allow us to track diseases in various categories of people and discover them #aheadoftime Meet a student with a knack for business development and innovative start-ups. Flavia Oprea leads team ENTy, an innovative med-tech start-up aiming to empower doctors to issue…
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Locked Doors, Bolted Fences: Exclusion in Modern American Neighborhoods – Martha Isaacs
In her speech, Martha discusses the privacy and exclusion prevalent in North American neighborhoods—from gated communities to defensive architecture. Fear of fellow residents can perpetuate division, and automobile-centric streets can prevent meaningful personal interaction. She invites listeners to imagine a paradigm shift that encourages the social capital that builds resilience and placemaking. Martha Isaacs will graduate in May 2017 with a B.A. in the Geography of Human Activity and minors in Philosophy and City and Regional Planning. Particularly interested in participatory planning to increase social capital in neighborhoods, especially through accessible transportation, she has worked for the New York City Anti-Violence Project, The Glass-House Community Design in London, and for…
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Leadership in Action – Barbara Albani
Leadership can take many different forms. If you use leadership to take action then change can occur. Dr. Barbara Albani is the Medical Director of the Department of NeuroInterventional Surgery at Christiana Care Hospital in Delaware. Holding current licensure in Delaware and board certification in neurology, radiology and neuroradiology, Dr. Albani’s practice focuses on aneurysms, strokes and other vascular abnormalities of the head, neck and spine, in both elective and emergency situations This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx Guest AuthorAll Guest Author Posts are submitted or additional content Wave Chronicle has added…
