What is TED?"TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less). TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, and today covers almost all topics — from science to business to global issues — in more than 100 languages. Meanwhile, independently run TEDx events help share ideas in communities around the world."
Source: www.ted.com. What is TEDx?"TEDx was created in the spirit of TED's mission, "ideas worth spreading." It supports independent organizers who want to create a TED-like event in their own community."
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What is TEDxSVSU?TEDxSVSU is an independently organized TED-style event, a full day of local, national and international speakers, music and artistic presenters, and also sponsors and exhibitors who showcase novel displays and activities. (See: Official website.)
The target audience is SVSU and the surrounding community, especially students, parents, families, staff, faculty, and administration. The event attracts educated people throughout mid-Michigan and beyond. Anyone interested in TED-style talks is welcome to attend TEDxSVSU. Organizers and leaders of the event include SVSU students, faculty and staff. The project is supported by the SVSU Foundation Research Grant Program. |