Archive for Ideas
TEDxSMU 2012 Program
Here’s a PDF version of the program for this year’s TEDxSMU conference. If you don’t have a ticket for the live conference next Saturday, be sure to tune in online and watch the livestream right here on our website! TEDxSMU Program
Read moreShane Pennington – Transcendence (2011 Art Installation)
Shane Pennington’s Transcendence from tedxsmu on Vimeo. Shane Pennington’s Transcendence , engages the core of his artistic inquiries on a new level of spatiality and scale. Using the traditional Karesansui Japanese rock garden as an inspirational template, Pennington transforms the traditionally earth-bound elements of the garden into a dialogue between the environment and humanity. The [...]
Read moreBehind the Scenes at TEDxSMU 2011
Our incredible friends at Wright IMC have been hard at work since September cooking up a behind the scenes video of the conference. Voila! Today we unveil the finished product. Take a look at what it’s like backstage and before the show starting with the TEDxSMU Auditions in October 2011 and ending at this year’s [...]
Read moreTEDxKids @SMU 2011 – A Snapshot
TEDxSMU-Kids from Jim Young on Vimeo. Thanks to long-time TEDster and TEDxSMU Steering Committee member Jim Young for creating this awesome video of TEDxKids @SMU for us!
Read moreTEDxKids @SMU: Imagine That
Ever wondered what happens when you take the TEDx concept and put it in front of 400 middle and high school students? Check out this fantastic video produced by Sneaky Giants about TEDxKids @SMU.
Read moreSharon & Sam Blumberg – TEDxKids @SMU 2011
Sharon Blumberg is a mom, artist, volunteer, and entrepreneur. She loves hiking, biking, yoga, and the arts. Her passion is to use art to inspire kids to dream big. She is the founder of a new brand called CHOOZE, whose mission is not only to encourage kids to be extraordinary, but to engage kids in [...]
Read moreTEDxSMU Tuesday 9.13.11
This week, we watched the unforgettable Ben Dunlap talk from TED2007. His talk, which reflects on the multitude of Hungarian mentors in his life, is touching and woven with stories bearing delicate, powerful messages. You’ll want to clear your mind for the next 18 minutes and give yourself over to Ben Dunlap. The following quote from Kurt [...]
Read moreTEDxSMU Tuesday 8.30 – Mikko Hypponen
Thanks to everyone who joined us for the first TEDxSMU Tuesday of the Fall Semester. We had a great group and a lively discussion on the ins and outs of Internet security and cyber terrorism after watching this fascinating talk by Mikko Hypponen. Links from our discussion: A history of Stuxnet Pwn2Own Contest at CanSecWest [...]
Read moreThe Carole & Jim Young Fellows
Thanks to the generous support of a TEDxSMU donor, we’re thrilled to announce the creation of the Carole & Jim Young Fellows program to bring SMU students to TEDxSMU. The Carole & Jim Young Fellows represent the most interesting SMU students. This fall, we will open applications for students from each of the seven schools [...]
Read moreWant to give a talk at TEDxSMU?
Ever wanted to give your own Talk at TEDxSMU? Now’s your chance! We’re crowdsourcing a talk this year. Use the form below to send us your greatest idea for a Talk, and we’ll invite the top 12-15 submissions to give a 3-minute version of the Talk at our TEDxSMU Auditions. The audience will vote on [...]
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