Who get to love math? Economic disparities in math education. A junior at River Hill Developing his interest for math and science from a young age, he now spends his time on various research projects in math, machine learning, and medicine. 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

Ian Israelsen presents, “To thine own self be true: honor your inner child and unlock your potential”. In his talk he teaches us about the power of self reflection and how you can always change the situation you are in by honoring your inner child. Ian Israelsen is a doctoral student at West Virginia University from Logan, Utah. He is currently working as the Lead Graduate Research Assistant in Dr. Kristen Matak’s food science lab at WVU. He believes that we are all capable of achieving our most audacious dreams through focused efforts and mindfully honoring our true selves. He is an award-winning chef and an endurance athlete. He rode his bicycle across the United States in 43 days, getting married and honeymooning along the way. He has also competed in various ultra-distance running events, the longest was a 100-mile race through the New River Gorge National Park. He spends his spare time innovating food products and playing in the woods. He lives in Pennsylvania with his wife, three dogs, a cat, and a bird. 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

Joe Woods presents, "Community is Everything! We've Forgotten How to Live!". In his talk he teaches us about the power of relying on your community and using each other to become the best version of ourselves. Joe Woods is the publisher of Greet Cheat Lake Magazine, founder of 1863 Media, a Business Manager and Lecturer in the WVU Davis College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, and an ambassador for community, small business, and entrepreneurship in West Virginia. Greet Cheat Lake is a monthly community publication that highlights local businesses and area families’ stories, accomplishments, and events. Woods also oversees operations, student mentorship, and student projects at The WVU Davis College Store- an educational storefront and greenhouse providing hands-on experience in entrepreneurship and business management in conjunction with local artisans and farms. He concurrently teaches an undergraduate course in Rural Entrepreneurship. Before his time at WVU and 1863 Media, Woods built professional experience in management, sales, marketing, hospitality education, and entrepreneurship. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from WVU Institute of Technology. He received a Master of Professional Studies in Food Business from The Culinary Institute of America, where his graduate work focused on business administration and food systems. Woods serves as Board President for Empty Bowls Monongalia and constantly pursues his mission to build and strengthen his local community. He resides in Morgantown, WV with his wife, SueAnn, and their two children. 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

Air pollution in India isn’t just an inconvenience - it’s a silent crisis affecting millions. In this talk, Akshay Chawla shares his journey from a young athlete struggling with air pollution to founding a government-backed company tackling stubble burning. Through curiosity, innovative thinking, and strategic partnerships, he transformed agricultural waste into a renewable energy source - "Green Coal" - reducing pollution and creating economic opportunities for farmers. Akshay Chawla is an entrepreneur and clean-air advocate who transformed his passion for athletics into a powerful force for environmental change. Driven by deep concern for India's alarming air pollution levels, he developed a groundbreaking solution to combat stubble burning—a major source of the crisis. His innovative approach not only tackles this critical environmental issue but also champions biomass pellets as a clean, efficient alternative to coal, creating a sustainable and economically viable solution for farmers and significantly reducing harmful emissions. This impactful work led to an official letter of collaboration from the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, paving the way for the establishment of his operations across 155 districts in the state. Learn how his entrepreneurial journey demonstrates the power of innovative solutions to create a healthier Maharashtra and inspire positive change on a larger scale. 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

Possibile e impossibile sono connessi da un intreccio forse insospettabile, un confine sottile dalla cui superamento dipende il nostro rimanere bloccati o sviluppare appieno il potenziale che abbiamo in dotazione in quanto esseri umani. Il racconto di Zico Pieri parte da elementi che ci riguardano tutti, passa per riferimenti scientifici e arriva fino alle sue morabolanti esperienze personali di Ultra-atleta e Mental Coach Esiste un istante, una soglia sottile tra il possibile e l’impossibile, e il modo in cui la affrontiamo può tenerci bloccati o spingerci a realizzare il nostro pieno potenziale. In questo speech, Zio Pieri ci guiderà attraverso riflessioni che toccano tutti, intrecciando riferimenti scientifici ed esperienze personali da ultra atleta e mental coach. Un viaggio alla scoperta di come la mente possa essere il nostro più grande limite… o la nostra più potente alleata. 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

Con un intervento dal titolo suggestivo, Fabrizio Coppola segue le vicende di alcune figure simboliche, persone comuni e uomini e donne straordinari, spostando lo sguardo su diverse parti del pianeta, o meglio dell’universo. L’obiettivo è tessere quel filo che, se seguito fino in fondo, ci porta a riscoprire che siamo tutti intrecciati gli uni agli altri e che i nostri destini individuali non sono che minuscoli frammenti di un orizzonte collettivo. Attraverso luoghi, epoche e storie di persone comuni e straordinarie, questo viaggio ci porta dallo Stretto di Bab el-Mandeb, culla della diffusione dell’Homo Sapiens, fino a Marte, prossima frontiera dell’umanità. Seguendo il filo invisibile che lega un uomo con un carrello a Milano, una donna su un ponte della Senna e il sequenziamento del genoma dei Neanderthal in Svezia, riscopriamo come i nostri destini individuali siano parte di un più ampio orizzonte collettivo. Perché, alla fine, siamo tutti connessi. 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