How did this pilot get her wings back? Henry Ford said, “When everything seems to be going against you, remember that a plane takes off against the wind, and not with it.”
Antonia Wysong currently holds the position of Assistant Chief Pilot for Delta Air Lines in Atlanta, Georgia.
She holds an Airline Transport Pilot certificate, and is rated for B757, B767, CL65 and DC9 with Commercial privileges for both Airplane Single/Multiengine Land, and Airplane Multiengine Sea. She also holds Advanced Ground Instructor and Certified Flight Instructor Licenses. She has a BA in Business and Finance from London University, and a degree in International Culinary Arts, and a Masters in Nutrition.
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We like to think that we are one in a million, but what happens when that’s exactly the news that you don’t want to hear? Peta’s extraordinary story and that of her family is one that is desperately sad, but it has forced her to connect with others in ways she could never have expected.
Peta Murchison is a mother dedicated to raising awareness for Batten Disease — a rare degenerative genetic disease that affects otherwise healthy children who can sing, dance and bounce. From a young age affected kids start to lose their ability to walk, talk, see and smile. There is no cure for children affected and it will eventually take their lives. Awareness and research into this rare disease is imperative to find a cure.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx
Dr John Thomas is a passionate educator of chemistry who aims to educate … and entertain! Armed with the chemical understanding of fireworks, smoke machines and other exciting reactions, Dr Thomas is no stranger to the flashy and dramatic side of chemistry. In this presentation, Dr Thomas showcases some fascinating and explosive reactions, whilst teaching a thing or two about the chemistry going on! So, enjoy this educational and entertaining chemistry show! Dr John Thomas is a passionate educator of chemistry who aims to educate … and entertain! Armed with the chemical understanding of fireworks, smoke machines and other exciting reactions, Dr Thomas is no stranger to the flashy and dramatic side of chemistry. In this presentation, Dr Thomas showcases some fascinating and explosive reactions, whilst teaching a thing or two about the chemistry going on! So, enjoy this educational and entertaining chemistry show! This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
www.tedxeuston.com Herman Mashaba is South African, born in 1959 in apartheid South Africa. Herman Mashabas academic dreams were shattered when his university was shut down due to political unrests. He subsequently started his business career selling hair products on a commission basis in Johannesburg. In 1985 he started to start his own hair care manufacturing business named «Black Like Me», becoming one of the first successful black entrepreneurs of that era. Herman has recently launched his autobiography, «Black Like You».
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Often called «The New Einstein,» Olympia LePoint is best known for her role as an award-winning rocket scientist, science entertainer and educator driving to help people overcome fear. As an internationally-recognized science leader, LePoint helped launch NASAs Endeavour, Discovery, Columbia, and Atlantis Space Shuttles. She successfully helped launch 28 Space Shuttle Missions into Space. She won The 2004 Boeing Company Professional Excellence Award, and The 2003 Engineer of the Year «Modern Day Technology Leader» Award. Mathaphobia: How You Can Overcome Your Math Fears and Become a Rocket Scientist is her debut self-help, educational book designed to empower adults and help students ace STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) education.
As CEO of OL Consulting Corporation, LePoint publishes educational books and executive produces Science TV shows. With her extensive experience as a math professor, LePoint educates in person and through the media. As a top-five graduate, LePoint holds a Bachelors of Science Degree in Mathematics, and a Masters of Science Degree in Applied Mathematics from California State University Northridge. LePoint advises for educational PBS TV programming with Wind Dancer Films, coaches through keynote speeches and workshops, and is as a media personality for TV, Radio, News Publications and Social Media outlets.
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, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. 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)
Доктор физико-математических наук, профессор, главный научный сотрудник Института физических проблем им. П.Л. Капицы РАН, действительный член РАЕН, действительный член Европейской академии наук. Главный редактор журнала «В мире науки».
Автор многочисленных научных работ в области аэродинамики, ускорителей, электродинамики, синхротронного излучения, ядерной физики, истории науки, проблем народонаселения, демографии, методики и практики образования.
Автор книг «Наука и жизнь» и «Общая теория роста населения».
С 1973 года — бессменный ведущий научно-образовательной передачи «Очевидное-невероятное».
— Sergey Kapitsa, PhD, Physics and Mathematics, is a Professor and Chief Research Associate at the Institute of Physics Problems named after P.L. Kapitsa, a member of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences and European Academy of Sciences. He serves as editor-in-chief of «In the World of Science» journal.
Sergey Kapitsa is an author of multiple scientific works in the areas of aerodynamics, accelerators, electrodynamics, synchrotron radiation, nuclear physics, history of science, population and demography, education methods and practice. He is the author of Science and Life and General Theory of Population Growth books.
He has been the host of a popular science program («The Obvious and the Incredible») on the Russian television since the 1970s.
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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, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. 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.)
Professor Daniel Ashlock has a doctorate in pure mathematics from Caltech. He has been a math professor for 23 years and taught twelve different types first year math courses at four institutions for majors in math, hard sciences, general education, biology, and business. He has developed five different first year courses. He currently holds a chair in bioinformatics with the Department of Mathematics and Statistics where he is a Full Professor of Mathematics. He has prizes for teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level as well as for research. He has over 200 peer-reviewed scientific publications in mathematics, computer science, theoretical biology, computational intelligence, artificial intelligence, game theory, and automatic content generation for games. He is a senior member of the IEEE and serves as an associate editor for the IEEE Transactions on Evolutionary Computation, the IEEE/ACM Transactions on Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, the IEEE Transactions on Computational Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence in Games, and Biosystems.
This video was recorded at TEDxGuelphU — Inside Out in November 2013. TEDxGuelphU is a student-organized TEDx event held annually at the University of Guelph in Guelph, Ontario. Each year we highlight emerging ideas, movements and talent from the University and surrounding community. For more information visit our website at www.tedxguelphu.com.
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, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. 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)
As the talk began, the crowd suddenly woke up to an aura of excitement. It was a perfect opportunity for the audience to rejuvenate by bringing forth a perfect blend of entertainment. Bhuvan added up — «Agar aap apna passion follow karte ho aur agar apka sikha chal jata hai..to uske pros and cons pakka hote hai». Talking about the hilarious events of his life, he lightened the environment.
He concluded the talk by saying,
«Agar apke dimaag mein koi abhi idea hai toh please kisi pe dependent na raho» followed by singing a song «Teri Meri Khani» which he composed himself two years back.
Bhuvan Bam, is a singer/ songwriter from Delhi. He holds a Bachelors degree from Delhi University. Being a composer, producer as well as an instrumentalist makes him a «One-Man Army» and what sets him apart from others is his Unique Surname!
He is the owner/performer at BB Ki Vines. He makes funny videos on the internet and aims to spread smiles all over the world. He was quite an entertainer since his school days. Bhuvan randomly created a video and it was appreciated by people which lead to the start of his Vine. Interestingly, he admits that he is not a comedian. Music is Bams profession and passion. He says all his earnings are through his live performances and original songs. He hasnt yet earned anything through Comedy.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx
الإنجاز قد يكون انك ما زلت على قيد الحياة تحارب من أجل الوصول إلى شئ لطالما حلمت به.
ماذا لو توقفت وانت في قمة انجازك لتبحث فجأة عن نفسك و عن الذات التي كنت تعيش بها كل يوم و لكن لم تجد شيئا غير الظلام ، هل ستستلم ام ستقرر المضي قدما في ذلك الظلام بحثا عن اللاشئ و صنع ذات جديده رغم الصعوبات التي تواجهها.
متحدثتنا تقوى عبدالوهاب وحديث شيق عن قصتها مع الاكتئاب و فقدان الذاكرة المؤقت و كيف استطاعت ان تعالج نفسها بدون اي تدخلات.
The achievement might be that youre, Still alive fighting for something you’ve always dreamed of.
Suddenly youre not the same any more, and youre standing infront of nothing,
The same life that youve lived in, But in a stranger way, you didnt find anything from what you used to feel it or practice it every day for a whole lifetime. would you fight the unusual? or are your gonna keep on with that darkness in the process of searching for nothing, Speaker: Tagwa Abdelwhab Will talk to you about her depression and her temporary amnesia and how did she managed to heal herself without any interventions.
Tagwa Abdelwhab This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
Дима Коваленко — фотограф, который фотографирует движение. Несколько лет назад Дима совершил перезагрузку собственной жизни, начал всё с нуля, и в его жизнь пришла любимые фотография и спорт. Дима делится собственным опытом, где главным считает освобождение от устаревших и сковывающих нас стандартов мышления, что несёт возможность творчески выразить своё отношение к миру.
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, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. 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)