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| DRSS alumni, Shari Gordnier, presenting at the 2015 TEDx Youth at Dayton conference |
By Neeti Prasad,
8th Grade
2017 is coming up soon and there are so
many exciting things to look forward to in the next year. This also means that
this year’s TEDx conference is coming up soon.
TED started out as a conference in 1985 which
brought together technology, entertainment, and design. TED developed to talk
about all topics from science related topics to global issues. TED talks allow
people to explore a topic that they want to learn more about. Whether you want
to figure out why you should talk to strangers or how to grow new brain cells,
there will be a TED talk video waiting to be watched.
Dayton has organized a TEDx conference
for students from local schools to come together and talk about a topic that
they are interested in or a topic that they want more awareness on. The Dayton
Regional STEM School has been part of this event in the past and we are excited
to send our student speakers for the conference this year. It’s not only
students representing our school at DRSS our teachers are also representing us.
Ms. Schultz and Mrs.Poppaw are on the 2017 TEDx Youth Dayton Committee with
five other teachers from local schools.
Last year, Alex T. Smith and Shari Gordnier were chosen to speak at the
2016 TEDx Youth event. Alex talked about how our voice really does have an
impact when electing leaders for political positions. This talk is more
relatable for many people after this year’s election! Shari’s presentation was
about the importance of doing scientific research.
Ms.Poppaw also said that
“The auditions for speakers have already
taken place but we are still accepting applications for performers, attendees,
and volunteers.” Is there a topic that you are passionate about and want to
share your ideas with others? Well in that case, consider applying to become a
speaker at this event.
