Saturday, April 7, 2018 from 2 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Parkway Ballroom (Room 420), Plemmons Student Union
Appalachian State University
Tickets will be available for purchase at the door, $5 for the public and $3 for students. This event is open to the campus and community.
Appalachian State University is proud to present its second TEDx talk on April 7, 2018. TED, which stands for technology entertainment and design, is a platform designed to allow speakers to share their ideas about these topics. The ‘x’ indicates that the event is independently organized.
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.
TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group.
Hannah Godfrey, senior Psychology and Aaron Durand, junior Psychology, are members of Scabbard and Blade, the ROTC club on campus and along with the club, they have organized this event. Godfrey and Durand invited speakers from the community to pitch their ideas to a panel and then four individuals were selected to speak at the event. This event is the biggest community service event of the year for the Scabbard and Blade club.
The speakers at this year’s event will be:
- "Take Back Cooking - A Delicious Climate Change Solution" with Carla Ramsdell, Senior Lecturer, Department of Physics & Astronomy and Sustainability Liaison to the College of Arts and Sciences
- “Morality in Video Games and VR” with Dr. Christopher Bartel, Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy and Religion
- “Politics of Music” with Dr. Nancy Love, Professor, Department of Government & Justice Studies and Coordinator of the Humanities Council
- “Theatrical Prejudice” with Dr. Derek Davidson, Assistant Professor, Department of Theatre and Dance
Scabbard and Blade is a joint service honor society that unites cadets and midshipmen from all over the country in military excellence. The society strives to better these cadets and midshipmen as future officers and to strengthen the joint service relationship through local philanthropy, teamwork and leadership opportunities.
“I really enjoy getting to meet new people every time we volunteer. It is a great way to experience new things and people end up finding things they want to continue to do in their spare time,” said Durand.
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About TEDx
The TEDx Program is designed to help communities, organizations and individuals spark conversation and connection through local TED-like experiences.
At TEDx events, a screening of TED Talks videos — or a combination of live presenters and TED Talks videos — sparks deep conversation and connections at the local level. TEDx events are planned and coordinated independently, under a free license granted by TED. To learn more about other TEDx events, visit www.ted.com/tedx/events.
About the Department of Psychology
The Department of Psychology promotes understanding of the science of psychology. The department seeks to prepare undergraduate students with transferable skills and knowledge of the discipline of psychology, and train graduate students as professionals in the scientist/practitioners model as well as for more advanced study. Learn more at www.psych.appstate.edu.
About the Department of Military Science and Leadership
One of seven departments housed in the College of Fine and Applied Arts, Appalachian’s Department of Military Science and Leadership is home to the Mountaineer Battalion. Established in 1969, the program provides students with training to develop self-discipline, physical stamina and poise, as well as the organizational and motivational skills that contribute to success in any career. Students who complete the ROTC program earn credits for a minor in military science and leadership and are commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army, Army Reserves or Army National Guard upon graduation.
By Ellen Gwin Burnette
April 3, 2018
BOONE, N.C.
Appalachian State University is proud to present its second TEDx talk on April 7, 2018.
Appalachian State University is proud to present its second TEDx talk on April 7, 2018.