Local Experts to Speak at TEDxUSD Event at University of South Dakota on April 17

TEDxUSD, an official TEDx event, will be held at the University of South Dakota on April 17, 2024. Seven speakers from various fields will each give a 15-minute talk. The speakers are Tracy Goodwin, Stephanie May Wilson, Aaron DeVries, Jim Warne, KC Santosh, Dr. Lamia Katbi, and Lisa Parry.

Goodwin, a voice researcher, will present '7 Voices'. Wilson, an author, will discuss 'Everything Era'. DeVries, an IEP coach, will talk about 'Inclusion with Disabilities'. Warne, a filmmaker, will share an 'Indigenous Perspective of Disabilities'. Santosh, a Computer Science professor, will discuss 'AI for All and for Good'. Dr. Katbi, a pediatrician, will talk about 'Burnt-Out'. Parry, a school principal, will present 'Uptime'.

The event will take place in Farber Hall, with a capacity of 75 attendees. Tickets can be purchased online. The event will also be livestreamed, with updates on the TEDxUSD website.

TEDx events are local, independently organized events. They aim to provide a TED-like experience, combining TED Talks videos and live speakers. The TED Conference provides guidance for the TEDx program, but each event is self-organized and follows certain rules.

TED is a nonprofit organization that promotes the spread of ideas through short talks. These talks are delivered at various events, including TED Conferences, TED Salons, and TEDx events. TED's initiatives include TED.com, TEDx, the TED Fellows program, The Audacious Project, TED Translators Program, and TED-Ed. TED also offers TED@Work, a program for workplace learning, and a library of original podcasts.

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