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Sharing TEDx-pertise with UGA 3MT
The TEDxUGA curation team has once again partnered with the UGA Graduate School to support students participating in Three Minute Thesis (3MT), a global competition that challenges students to present their thesis or dissertation and its significance in three minutes or less. In August, TEDxUGA Curator Isa Martinez and TEDxUGA Licensee Megan Ward hosted an introductory training session for prospective 3MT…
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GOYM Heads to Dallas for Texas-Sized Inspiration
The NMI hit the road in August taking the Georgia on Your Mind podcast student team all the way to Dallas, Texas for Podcast Movement 2025—the world’s largest podcasting conference! For many of our students, this was their first time stepping into the podcasting space, and Podcast Movement proved to be the perfect crash course. They…
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NMIXpert: Cameron Baum
Xpertise: Design | Web Dev Xpert Hours: F 10:00 – 11:00A Cameron is a third-year Advertising student pursuing a Film Minor and the New Media Certificate. She joined the NMI in Fall 2024 and has been involved for three semesters. Her NMIXpertise includes HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, and WordPress. She is also well-versed in the Adobe…
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That’s a Wrap on Spring 2025 NMIXpo!
We wrapped up the Spring semester with a tech-tastic NMIXpo that included an Advisory Council meeting, SLAM, Emerge, graduation party, awards brunch, and so much more. And before we settle into Summer semester, we would like to give one more round of applause to all of our New Media and Emerging Media students who debuted…
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Microplastic Animal Specimens
Awardee: Larissa McPhersonAward Year: 2025 With support from the Spark Award, I explored the interconnections between found plastics, animal bone, and biodegradable 3D-printed plastics. Using scanning technology, I created 3D scans and prints of animal specimens from the Georgia Museum of Natural History. I then combined these prints with found plastics and ethically sourced animal…
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STEPs
Julie Hardeman, a former special education teacher, seeks to create a website to serve as a central hub for families seeking guidance and support in navigating the complexities of caring for individuals with disabilities (IWD). With her extensive experience and deep understanding of the unique challenges these families face, Julie’s goal is to ensure that…
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Synergy
Have you ever wondered how athletes progress from one level to the next and make history? In 2021 an athlete may get 8 assists on the soccer field but by 2024 they may have improved to 18 assists. They could play in more matches and even score more goals over time. This all sounds good,…
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GDA Action
The gun violence prevention movement has come a long way—violent crime is down, and many communities are safer than they’ve been in decades. But that progress is at risk. As shootings keep dominating headlines and gun violence becomes an increasingly normal part of American life, many young people are tuning out instead of stepping in.…
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Grillin’ for Healing
Grillin’ for Healing is a community-driven BBQ fundraiser designed to supportthe Hearts & Hands Clinic, a non-profit dedicated to providing healthcare tounderserved individuals. This lively event brings together BBQ enthusiasts,families, and local supporters for a competition filled with mouth-wateringfood, live entertainment, and fun activities for children. By addressing the needfor accessible healthcare for the population’s…
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FullWell
With competition in the marketplace at an all-time high, small business owners face immense pressure to adapt quickly, connect broadly, and compete against companies of all sizes, resources, and agility. Nearly 50% of small businesses fail within their first five years, with many struggling to execute and maintain a transparent and cohesive brand identity across…