Archive for March, 2014
Two Bit Circus – TEDxKids@SMU 2013
Eric Gradman, CTO & Mad Inventor, Two Bit Circus USC Computer Science, USC Master of Computer Science Eric Gradman is an inventor & entertainer who makes others see technology as magic. He has a colorful history as a circus performer, professional whistler & roboticist. For 15 years he has designed and built cutting-edge technology products [...]
Read morePat Walsh – TEDxKids@SMU 2013
Admiral Patrick Walsh, President of Strategic Programs, Academic Partnerships, retired on 1 March 2012, as commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, where he led the US military response to the Great Eastern Japan Earthquake. During his career, Admiral Walsh flew with the “Blue Angels,” was the operations officer and commander of Strike-Fighter Squadrons, commanded Carrier [...]
Read moreNicole Stewart – TEDxKids@SMU 2013
Nicole Stewart is sixth generation Dallasite. She attended The Hockaday School then graduated summa cum laude and with honors in theatre from Northwestern University in 2001. She pursued a professional acting career in New York City and then Los Angeles, where her passion for true, personal storytelling was ignited. After twelve years away, Nicole moved [...]
Read moreSpring 2014 Update
It maybe Spring Break here in Dallas, but the TEDxSMU team is hard at work polishing up the website and planning our next events! Check out our calendar for the most up-to-date information: TEDxSMU Calendar Join us for a FREE simulcast of the TED conference from March 17 – 21! Register here: TED Live Tickets
Read moreVanessa Ramirez – TEDxKids@SMU 2013
Vanessa Ramirez currently serves as the Director of the KIPP Alumni Association. In this role, she provides an extra layer of support to guarantee her college-age alumni are equipped with and are using the skills necessary to get to and through college, with special focus on ensuring they celebrate their accomplishments, are committed to empowering [...]
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