Category: 2023 News
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TEDxUGA 2024: Snapshot
Presenter Lineup TEDxUGA recently hosted the much-anticipated annual Presenter Mixer, marking the grand reveal of the TEDxUGA 2024 presenter lineup. Past presenters, some with roots tracing back to 2014, gathered to share their words of wisdom with the newcomers. As we embark on our eleventh year of spotlighting extraordinary ideas worth spreading, it’s with great…
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Leaves Are Falling, NMIXpo Is Calling!
You know us: we’re always looking to make it work, then make it work better! Last year, we announced the revamped and reimagined SLAM experience – now known as NMIXpo. And this year, we are excited to return to Atlanta once again! We merged all of our events into one action-packed day, and we are…
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Be-leaf It Or Not
In the Spring 2021, the NMI officially dedicated Fridays to fostering student and industry collaboration. Through this initiative, the NMI is actively promoting the professional growth of students. From networking lunches to internship interviews to site visits, Professional Fridays offer a plethora of opportunities for students to learn and grow! In addition to our Wisconsin adventure,…
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#SquadGhouls
The TEDxUGA fam has been busy on campus as well! Back in September, Esther, along with TEDxUGA Licensee Megan Ward and TEDxUGA Assistant Curator Isabella Martinez, shared insights with presenters selected for the 27th annual Student Leadership Conference, hosted by UGA’s Department of Engagement, Leadership, and Service. The Student Leadership Conference (SLC) is a transformative event aimed at empowering students…
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Two Steps Forward for TEDWomen!
Curator Esther Kim represented UGA and TEDxUGA at TEDWomen 2023: Two Steps Forward. Hosted at The Woodruff Arts Center by UGA alumna and Editorial Director of TEDWomen Pat Mitchell, the event fostered networking opportunities, offered discovery sessions, and featured big ideas from renowned speakers. Throughout her immersive five-day experience, Esther connected with fellow TEDx organizers, delved into the TEDx brand, and participated in a…
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In Other TED-tastic News
TEDxUGA 2024: Snapshot | A snapshot captures a fleeting moment in its purest form, unfiltered and unrestrained. One snapshot is a single perspective, but when united with others, a gallery emerges. TEDxUGA 2024 will provide a lens into the gallery of ideas that exist within the University of Georgia community. Join us as we explore the candid…
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He Came, He Saw, He Haunted
John Weatherford’s most recent adventure led him deep into the heart of Ecuador, where he spent five days as Senior Personnel on the $117,797 National Science Foundation (NSF) Human and Geographical Sciences grant: “Investigating Ecological Legacies in Amazonian Forests.” John traveled through the capital city of Quito to the town of Francisco de Orellana (also known as Coca),…
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Welcome to the Boo Crew
The NMI Advisory Council, consisting of industry leaders from all realms, works day and night to provide insight, expertise, advice, and guidance to further the NMI mission. From seasoned industry veterans to young NMI alumni, each member is invested in the NMI and diversely equipped to help guide us toward future success. This year, we’re excited to…
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Behind the Scenes of TEDxUGA
TEDxUGA 2023 marked 10 years of celebrating ideas worth spreading on the UGA campus! Over the past decade, TEDxUGA has brought ideas from the UGA community to a global audience with 129 talks reaching 6.1 million views. But how does this highly anticipated event make it to the stage each year? And how does the campus…
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Georgia on Your Mind
Last September, we announced the launch of Spark: an initiative established in partnership with Mike and Nancy Scarbrough. With a generous endowment from the Scarbrough family, Spark students have the opportunity to travel the state, strengthen awareness, increase visibility, build relationships, and capture innovative content all centered around UGA’s commitment to generating economic prosperity in the state…