TEDxUChicago

Meet our TEDx UChicago marketing co-chairs, FJ and Anjali!

FJ is a second-year in the College majoring in Psychology and Cinema & Media Studies. In her free time, she enjoys rowing with the UChicago crew team, trying new restaurants, watching NHL/NFL/NBA games, and skiing in her hometown, Telluride, Colorado.

Anjali is a second year majoring in chemistry and economics from Indianapolis, IN. In school, she is involved with Women in Science, research, and college orientation. In her free time, she enjoys running, cooking, and exploring the city.

Remember to visit our website http://www.tedxuchicago.com and get ready for our 2020-2021 conference: Reframe!

Meet the rest of our TEDx board! Meet out co-speakers chairs, Christian and Cyprien!

Christian is a second-year in the college who studies Physics and the History, Philosophy, and Social Studies of Science. He's interested in understanding creativity and how seminars, conferences, and cross-disciplinary meetings of all kinds can germinate new ideas. Outside of TEDx, he pole-vaults for the Maroons' track team, writes a book of poems he can never quite finish, and believes in the restorative power of a long walk around the midway.

Cyprien is a third year in the College, planning to major in Economics. He is looking forward to assembling an exciting group of speakers for this year’s event. Outside of TEDx, he conducts research as part of the Investment and Risk cohort at Oeconomica, enjoys mentoring through the Peer Mentor Program for economics, sailing, playing squash, and being a fervent supporter of FC Barcelona.

Remember to visit us on our website http://www.tedxuchicago.com and get ready for our 2020-2021 conference: Reframe!

After a hiatus, TEDx UChicago is BACK for our 2020 conference: Reframe! Make sure you’re updated with all things TEDx UChicago by following us on our instagram and visiting us on our site http://www.tedxuchicago.com/

We’re super excited to introduce you to our 2020-2021 presidents, Oliver and Stephanie!!

Meet Oliver Zeng, one of our co-presidents! He is a third year majoring in psychology and minoring in visual arts. When he’s not working on TEDx, he’s a big fan of TV shows, movies, music, and everything artsy.

Meet Stephanie, our other co-president! Stephanie is a third-year majoring in History, Philosophy, and Social Studies of Science and Medicine and minoring in Statistics. Before serving as Co-President, she designed for not only TEDxUChicago but also her high school’s TEDx. She’s super excited to be involved as president this year and is looking forward to bringing some great speakers!

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Tickets for TEDxUChicago 2019: Find X are now on sale at https://ticketsweb.uchicago.edu/showdetails.aspx?shCode=0c66709f-540f-485a-8420-c1a044172bce or at the box office in Logan Center! Stay tuned for speaker announcements.

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Help run TEDxUChicago 2019: Find X -- volunteer for our conference! Perks include a free t-shirt and free conference entry. This is an especially great opportunity for those interested in joining the TED board next year, but anyone is encouraged and welcome to volunteer. Find our volunteer application at https://forms.gle/kYivbt2W46p1e8R36 and apply by 11:59pm on April 14!

TEDxUChicago 2019: Conference Volunteer Application Want to get involved with TEDxUChicago but don't know how? Volunteering is a great way to learn more about the organization before board applications come out later in the spring. Volunteers may assist with check in, event setup and take down, and other day of event logistics. Selected volunteers wi...

Have an idea worth spreading? The deadline to apply to speak or perform at TEDxUChicago's 2019 conference "Find X" a has been extended to Saturday Feb 23rd!

Follow this link to find out more! http://www.tedxuchicago.com/ssc

STUDENT SPEAKER COMPETITION — TEDxUChicago Being a Student Speaker at this year's TEDxUChicago conference is an opportunity for widespread recognition through the TEDx Talks network. Get the chance to showcase your ideas and interests to a captive audience. Whether you're an undergraduate or graduate student at the University of Chic

Have an idea worth spreading? Student applications to speak or perform at TEDxUChicago's 2019 conference "Find X" are due Sunday Feb 10th by 11:59 PM.

The application and more information about the application process can be found at http://www.tedxuchicago.com/ssc

TEDxUChicago Board applications are due today! If you are still interested in joining our team please apply here: https://tinyurl.com/tedxuchicago-app

TEDxUChicago Board Application 2019 Applications are due at 5:00pm on Monday, October 15th. Only University of Chicago students are eligible to apply.

[Extended Deadline] Want to be part of the team organizing next year's conference? Apply to join the TEDxUChicago board! Applications are due Friday, May 25th at midnight.

TEDxUChicago Board Application 2018 Applications are due at 5:00pm on Monday, May 21st. Only University of Chicago students are eligible to apply.

Morningstar, Inc. Behavioral Scientist Stephen Wendel speaking now at : “instead of trying to squash that emotion, welcome it and use it.”

Michal Dzitko speaks on curating experience and shows a portion of the opera he composed.

Kelley Cambry speaks on encouraging girls to get involved in STEM, “changing the trajectory of an entire generation...involves the small decisions we make everyday.”

Dr. Susan Finkbeiner speaks about her dual career in entomology and modeling!

Rohini Dey speaks about the “gastro ceiling” and the lack of female executive chefs working in the industry today.

Kicking off this year’s conference is the renowned restauranteur Rohini Dey, speaking about the movement!

10 minutes until doors open! Come and get your signature TEDx cupcake!

TEDxUChicago 2018: Look Again is now SOLD OUT. Looking forward to seeing everyone on Saturday!

Introducing Allan Lake Jr., who will be the emcee for TEDxUChicago 2018: Look Again! Allan is a third year Visual Arts and Comparative Race and Ethnic Studies Double Major at The University of Chicago. He is a native Chicagoan. Allan is involved in several organizations including Organization of Black Students (OBS) at the University of Chicago, QuestBridge, and Chicago Scholars. He runs a small enterprise called All2Photography in his spare time. If you haven't already reserved your ticket, claim your spot here: https://bit.ly/2HVxZ8j.

Introducing our next student performer: Michał Dzitko is a Polish contemporary composer. Dzitko was born in Lublin, Poland and later settled in the U.S. at The University of Chicago, studying Economics and Music. Dzitko comes from the classical tradition but stretches it to find its modern limits. His education in piano performance started in Poland where he studied at the National Institute of Music (PIM). He moved to Bedford, U.K. at the age of thirteen, and composed his first album - Bokeh - while attending high school there. Bokeh debuted in 2015, performed by Stephen Farr, director of music at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. Bokeh is a collection of modal post-minimalist music for organ. He is the laureate of the Tagore prize in piano performance and runner-up in the Ronald G. Pogorzelski and Lester D. Yankee prize in organ composition.

Introducing student performer Jeremy Lindenfeld! Jeremy is a second-year creative writing major at The University of Chicago. He has been writing music for about 6 years, but has been writing good music for about 1. He tends to lean more towards artists like Bon Iver and Novo Amor in both his consuming and producing of music. As one of the board members of the RSO The Underground Collective, Jeremy is able to work with other talented artists that help him hone his craft. Though he does not expect to make a career of it, he hopes to continue making music for the rest of his life.

Introducing our next speaker, Rohini Dey! Rohini is a leading restaurateur and the owner and founder of Vermilion. She is a proponent of Indian cuisine with a unique Latin twist, and an avid supporter of women. Before starting Vermilion--which has been named a "best new restaurant" by Travel + Leisure, USA TODAY, and Bon Appétit Magazine, among others--Rohini was a World Bank economist and a management consultant at McKinsey & Company. Rohini has gained worldwide acclaim for her work and has been featured in The New York Times, O, The Oprah Magazine, and The Wall Street Journal, among other leading publications. To redress the “gastro-ceiling” in her industry, she co-founded the James Beard Foundation Women in Culinary Leadership program.

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TEDxUChicago 2018: Look Again TEDxUChicago presents our 2018 conference: Look Again. This conference will feature "ideas worth spreading" from voices in the Chicago community. Look Again aims to discover ways in which we can take a fresh approach to familiar topics. Through Look Again we aim to re-frame, re-define, and re-focus....

Introducing our next speaker, Kelley Cambry! Kelley is the co-creator of the Paige & Paxton Elementary STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) curriculum. Kelley and her team bring Paige & Paxton to life around the country through books, classroom curriculum and pop-up experiences (make-a-thons) in major cities in the U.S. to expose educators, kids and their parents to STEM education.

Kelley was instrumental in leading nationally recognized STEM pipeline programs for girls and youth of color as one of the founding team members of the New York Chapter of Black Girls Code. She was also a lead member of the planning team for youth hackathons, designed to expose middle and high school students to opportunities in computer science. After working with pipelining organizations, she realized the need to start STEM awareness and proficiency earlier in the funnel. She resigned her Assistant Vice President position at JP Morgan Chase to focus on Paige & Paxton, as the brand began to build traction by signing on major school systems, such as Chicago Public Schools. In addition to her role at JP Morgan Chase, Kelley has years of experience in financial services and digital marketing at Fortune 500 companies such as Walgreen Co., Discover Financial Services, and American Express.