What if solving for "x" wasn’t just about numbers and letters, but a way of understanding the world? A passionate and articulate 12th grader from Kandy with a heart for change and a mind brimming with ideas. As a student leader and advocate for social justice, Senara has a deep interest in exploring how young voices can shape a better and more inclusive future.Beyond her activism, Senara is an avid writer who believes that words have the power to move hearts and spark conversations that matter. Whether she's crafting essays or performing spoken-word poetry, she uses storytelling as a tool to inspire and challenge perspectives.In her TED talk, Senara will explore how young people can break boundaries, challenge outdated norms, and create meaningful change in their communities. With wisdom beyond her years and an infectious energy, she invites the audience to believe in the power of youth-driven innovation. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Es una charla TEDx que explora la importancia de la atención plena y la conciencia emocional en la vida diaria. Hablamos sobre cómo estar presente en el momento puede conducir a una comprensión emocional más profunda y un bienestar general mejorado. La charla ofrece herramientas prácticas para cultivar la atención plena y aumentar la inteligencia emocional, brindando ideas sobre cómo una vida consciente puede transformar las experiencias personales y profesionales. Es una charla TEDx que explora la importancia de la atención plena y la conciencia emocional en la vida diaria. Hablamos sobre cómo estar presente en el momento puede conducir a una comprensión emocional más profunda y un bienestar general mejorado. La charla ofrece herramientas prácticas para cultivar la atención plena y aumentar la inteligencia emocional, brindando ideas sobre cómo una vida consciente puede transformar las experiencias personales y profesionales. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Para ele, a capacidade da tecnologia de mudar vidas e criar soluções inovadoras para os desafios do cotidiano é praticamente ilimitada, e ele acredita que essa transformação só será possível com uma educação tecnológica de qualidade, algo que ainda é insuficiente nas escolas do Brasil. Com este TEDx, Cícero falará sobre a desigualdade no acesso a essa educação. Cícero, a 16-year-old student, has been passionate about technology since childhood. Over the years, this passion has only grown, and now, in his 2nd year of High School, he is more convinced than ever of the immense transformative power of technology. He believes that technology’s ability to change lives and create innovative solutions to everyday challenges is virtually unlimited, and that this transformation will only be possible with quality technological education, something that is still insufficient in most Brazilian schools. In this TEDx talk, Cícero will address inequality in access to technological education. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Isabelle está na 2ª série do Ensino Médio e é apaixonada por literatura, música e dança, encontrando na dança uma forma de expressão transformadora. Ela também enfrentou momentos de renúncia, como quando desistiu de aulas de hip-hop por conta de pressões familiares, mas seguiu firme em sua jornada de autodescoberta, encontrando forças para trilhar seu próprio caminho e honrar seus interesses e valores. Em 2022, ela redescobriu sua paixão ao começar aulas de jazz e dança contemporânea, uma experiência que impactou profundamente sua vida física e emocional. Por meio da dança, Isabelle desenvolveu confiança e uma nova maneira de se comunicar, compartilhando a mensagem de que dançar é superar desafios. Isabelle is in the 2nd year of High School and is passionate about literature, music and dance, finding dance to be a transformative form of expression. She also faced moments of sacrifice, such as giving up hip-hop classes due to family pressure, but she remained steadfast in her journey of self-discovery, finding the strength to follow her own path and honour her interests and values.In 2022, she rediscovered her passion by taking jazz and contemporary dance classes, an experience that had a profound effect on her physical and emotional life. Through dance, Isabelle has developed confidence and a new way of communicating, sharing the message that dance is about overcoming challenges. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

You will always be aware of your regrets but never be aware of all the bullets you have dodged; every opportunity missed is another gained. With infinite parallel universes branching from every choice, there is no way to determine which specific set of choices will lead to the most optimized universe, even for the most meticulous perfectionist. With this in mind, you should still learn from your mistakes but also never stop moving forward. You can never change the past, but no matter what situation you find yourself in, there will always be a way—no matter how small—to improve the future. Iris Wang is a junior at the Texas Academy of Math and Science passionate about the intersection between biomedical engineering and computer science. Fascinated by how technology can revolutionize healthcare, she is particularly interested in applying artificial intelligence to improve diagnostics and personalized medicine. Apart from STEM, she enjoys playing the harp, drawing her idealistic musings, and taking in the fresh air on a good run. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

This speech is about the potential of biomedical engineering in mental health, focusing on how innovative technologies can improve the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses. The speech developments include AI-driven cognitive therapies, wearable tech for mental health tracking, and precision psychiatry, which curates treatments based on an individual's unique genetic and environmental factors. This overall allows for an objective, data-based diagnosis that is more accurate than a symptom-based diagnosis. More mental health patients can get a correct diagnosis for their conditions, providing a new hope for our generation in attaining improved mental health treatment. Rachel Ko is a junior at the Texas Academy of Math and Science and is passionate in biomedical engineering and the healthcare field. Rachel currently conducts research in the interfacial chemistry of metals. Outside of STEM, Rachel enjoys serving as the committee head of The Girls’ Wellness Initiative TAMS Chapter, a non profit organization that provides resources and support to young women. Overall, Rachel finds joy in helping others and plans to do so professionally in the healthcare field. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx