Every piece of content that comprised TEDxUofM was either from the University or Ann Arbor. All of the talks from our tremendous speakers and performers will be available online.
TEDxUofM Photostream
TEDxUofM introduction clip
interview with Professor Ralph Williams that was recorded two days before the conference
Speakers/Performers
Ralph Williams- Legend.
“The Future of Our Society”
Stephen Rush- Professor, School of Music, Creative Process
“Mommy, where do ideas come from?”
John Holland- Father of Genetic Algorithms, Professor
“Building Blocks and Innovation”
Kiko Dontchev- Graduate Student, Space-X, Aerospace Engineering
“Making Space Smaller”
Thomas Pavone- Junior, Ford School of Public Policy
“Climate Change and Media”
Vic Strecher- Founder, Health Media, Inc.
“Behavioral Changes”
Udae Sandhu- Freshman, Undecided
“Aptitudinal & Emotional Reconciliation”
Sam Valenti IV- CEO, Ghostly International
“The Ecstatic Fringe”
Jim Burnstein- Screenwriting Coordinator, Screen Arts and Cultures
“If We Build It…”
Jacob Mendel- Junior, Screen Arts and Cultures
Short Film: “Zlatá Rybka”
Anca Trandafirescu- Professor, School of Architecture
“Inflated Aspirations”
Groove Spoon
Performance
Mason Proper
Performance
Benji Dell- Senior, Screen Arts and Cultures
Short Film: “Food Fight”
Oran Hesterman- CEO, Fair Food Network
“Fixing Our Broken Food System”
Daniel Ferris- Associate Dean of Research, School of Kinesiology.
“Science and Engineering of Iron Man”
Matt Shlian- Paper Engineer
“Implications of Paper Folding”
Moses Lee- Professor, Social Venture Creation Course
John Hart- Professor, Nanotechnology, College of Engineering
“Living in Nanobliss”
Subaram Raman- Masters Student, School of Music
“Music in Unlikely Places”
Philip Brabbs- Former University of Michigan field goal kicker.
“What I learned about the third kick.”
Alex Wand- University of Michigan alumni
Performance
Highlights
Nearly 2,500 people tuned in for the livestream.
Every TEDxUofM guest received TEDxUofM gift bag, which included a copy of Uwem Akpan’s book Say You’re One of Them.
Anca’s Hot Air piece was displayed in the atrium.
Over 20 exhibitors displayed their interactive pieces at TEDxLabs.
Mason Proper wrote a brand new song specifically for TEDxUofM.
Zingerman’s created a unique lunch to celebrate local food. Groove Spoon played a 40 minute set
Alex Wand performed a two piece marimba version of Arco Iris.
Amazing afterparty at Vinology.
Thanks to everyone for making this possible!
