Emerson High School Auditorium
May 15th, 2023
Our Speakers
Dr. Madhukar H. Trivedi M.D.
With his position as Chief of the Division of Mood Disorders and Director of the Center for Depression Research and Clinical Care at UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dr. Trivedi is a distinguished leader in the field of depression research and clinical care. Join us for an insightful talk on the importance of early identification, prevention, and resilience building for youth mental health, as he shares his expertise and field-leading research. Don't miss out on this opportunity to hear from one of the leading voices in mental health.
Sanjana Kavula
Sanjana Kavula is passionate about medicine and healthcare, and actively involved in HOSA and key club. With a knack for public speaking, Sanjana can't wait to share her insights on the intersection of healthcare and community service with our audience. Join us as she inspires us all to find our own unique ways to make a positive impact on the world.
Aiza Malik
Aiza Malik, an Emerson student deeply committed to societal development. With a background in debate tournaments and Model U.N conferences, Aiza understands the implications of progress and its potential consequences. In her research on Artificial Intelligence, she sheds light on the human flaws present in nonhuman technology. Join us as Aiza presents her thought-provoking insights and challenges us to consider the implications of progress.
Jordan C. Thurston, MB
Jordan Thurston, a process improvement specialist doesn't settle for "the way it's always been done." With experience in various industries, including retail and finance, Jordan has perfected his skills and approaches governance operations with a proactive mindset as a Senior Vice President for a leading financial institution. Don't miss out on the chance to learn from Jordan Thurston and his "Do Better" mindset through "The Dragonfly Construct" at TEDxStacyRoad Youth. Join us and be a part of challenging the status quo.
Jihan Kapur
As a 15-year-old Emerson student, Jihan is a passionate advocate for financial literacy, and an aspiring creator, hustler, and innovator. With his own YouTube channel, Cash Curious, and a startup soap business called Mr. Penguin Soap, Jihan's interests center around how behavioral economics and Artificial Intelligence can be used to serve underbanked communities. Join us as Jihan shares his unique perspective and twists on everything he does, inspiring us all to think outside the box.
Isha Jannu
As an avid reader and book enthusiast, Isha is determined to address the issue of illiteracy that plagues communities worldwide. With a passion for inspiring individuals to improve their literacy skills, she believes that reading can unlock new perspectives and a wealth of knowledge. Join us as Isha shares her insights and inspires us all to take action towards addressing this important issue
Why The Theme of Tomorrow's Questions?
The theme "Tomorrow's Questions" was selected for our TEDx event because it reflects the importance of anticipating and preparing for the challenges and opportunities that we will face in the future. As high school students, we are the next generation of leaders, innovators, and problem-solvers, and we have a responsibility to think deeply about the issues that will shape our world in the coming years. By exploring the questions that we may encounter, we can engage in critical thinking, develop innovative solutions, and envision a better future. This theme also provides an opportunity for us to showcase our curiosity, creativity, and intellectual curiosity to a wider audience and spark meaningful conversations about the future. Ultimately, we believe that "Tomorrow's Questions" is a timely and important theme that will encourage and empower our fellow students to become the change makers of tomorrow!
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Disclaimers
This is not a Frisco Independent School District event and is a non-curricular group at Emerson High School. TEDxStacyRoad Youth will be open to all Emerson students and staff, the family of the speakers, professionals/guest speakers, and other FISD students/parents. The event is limited to 100 seats, so interested individuals are encouraged to reserve their seats at their earliest convenience. Formal dressing is encouraged.
About TEDx, x = independently organized event
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TED Talks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized. (Subject to certain rules and regulations.)
About TED
TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading, often in the form of short talks delivered by leading thinkers and doers. Many of these talks are given at TED Conferences, intimate TED Salons and thousands of independently organised TEDx events around the world. Videos of these talks are made available, free, on TED.com and other platforms. Audio versions of TED Talks are published to TED Talks Daily, available on all podcast platforms.
TED's open and free initiatives for spreading ideas include TED.com, where new TED Talk videos are posted daily; TEDx, which licenses thousands of individuals and groups to host local, self-organized TED-style events around the world; the TED Fellows program, which selects innovators from around the globe to amplify the impact of their remarkable projects and activities; The Audacious Project, which surfaces and funds critical ideas that have the potential to impact millions of lives; TED Translators Program, which crowdsources the subtitling of TED Talks so that big ideas can spread across languages and borders; and the educational initiative TED-Ed. TED also offers TED@Work a program that reimagines TED Talks for workplace learning. TED also has a growing library of original podcasts, including The TED Interview with Chris Anderson, WorkLife with Adam Grant, Far Flung with Saleem Reshamwala and How to Be a Better Human.