Twelve speakers will deliver presentations at UNC Charlotte’s first-ever live TEDx event scheduled for Friday, March 22, in the Cone University Center.
The inaugural TEDxUNC Charlotte will feature live talks reflecting the wealth and knowledge of the University and surrounding communities centered around the theme, "The Power of You Makes it Possible." It is scheduled for 12:30 to 5 p.m., with a reception afterward. View the presentations via live stream.
Speakers include University faculty and staff members Tracey Benson, an assistant professor of educational leadership, who will address racial bias; Karen Cox who will address a topic related to history; Leslie Dill, a health education specialist with the Center for Wellness Promotion, will talk about porn culture and sexual health; Erica Lennon, assistant director for outreach in the Price Center for Counseling and Psychological Services, who will address suicide; John Nance ’03, ’08 Ph.D., from the Counseling Department, will talk about empathy; Steven Rogelberg, Chancellor’s Professor and an organizational science, psychology and management professor, will discuss being a good steward of time in meetings.
Community members who will participate are Darryl Bellamy Jr. ’12 of CAMPUSSPEAK talking about fears; Khalia Braswell ’16 M.S., founder of INTech, will address technology and access; Michael Johnson from Atrium Health who will speak on innovation; and Paul Marks, founder and owner of Over the Counter Improv, will talk about humor and leadership;
UNC Charlotte doctoral student in health services research Keith Murphy ’16 MPH will discuss artificial intelligence, and UNC Greensboro student Alexus Widemon will address “What having a parent in prison taught me about potential.”