Invisible students are those who fly under the radar, whose needs and circumstances often go unnoticed. Dr. Bart Stykes shares insights from his current research on one invisible student group: the student parent – a college student who has at least one child under 18. Drawing on his research, he argues that seeing the invisible student is the essential first step in equipping them to succeed. Bart Stykes, Ph.D., is Interim Chair and Associate Professor in Sociology at Sam Houston State University. His research explores parent-child relationships, family dynamics, gender, and well-being. He believes that impactful research transforms communities to affect positive change. As a first-generation college student, Dr. Stykes experienced insecurities, such as feeling like an outsider on the university campus, which instilled a passion to disrupt universities’ natural tendencies to reproduce inequalities across students. Dr. Stykes was eager to join the SHSU faculty because of the institution’s reputation for admitting and retaining historically underrepresented students. Sam Houston State University’s identity is wedded to meeting students where they are and empowering them to succeed to promote upward mobility. Yet, over the years, Dr. Stykes came to realize that some underrepresented students receive considerable support while others – like student parents – remain invisible 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

إعلامي، كاتب صحفي، مقيم منذ سنوات في الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية، مؤسس و مدير صحيفة " تقدمي"، عرف بمواقفه المعارضة لإنسانية،كان من أوائل الصحفيين الموريتانيين الذين راسلوا صحفا عربية من نواكشوط. أنحاز للإنسان، و أنشد ضالة الحقيقة، و أحب لغيري ما أحب لنفسي. و أكره الأخطاء لأني أكره الاعتذار 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

Can we unite and fight FOR what we support, rather than against what we oppose? In a world of 8 billion people, I argue that true peace comes from shifting our energy into finding solidarity in supporting common goals." Steve Acho is a keynote speaker, author, and musician whose music and performances have reached tens of millions globally. Known for his engaging talks on rapid learning, adaptability, and unity, Steve blends business insights with music to inspire audiences. He simplifies complexity and helps others rapidly achieve goals. Steve is dedicated to unlocking human potential, and passionate about fostering unity through shared purpose. 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

Loganne Mason, third generation agriculturist, shares her perspective on keeping our food systems sustainable. With only a small portion of the U.S. population being directly involved in production agriculture, Loganne’s talk offers new perspectives on how farmers and ranchers are feeding the population while caring for the planet. Loganne Mason grew up on a cattle ranch in southeastern Colorado. She has spent her life in agriculture both in production and advocacy. She spent a gap year before college working as a State Officer for the Colorado FFA Association, where she advocated for production agriculture daily at the CSU Spur campus in the Commerce City area of Denver, Colorado. Loganne now studies Animal Science with a focus in pre-veterinary medicine at Sam Houston State University. She has a passion for animal agriculture and helping others understand the industry that she and her family have been involved in for generations. After her time at SHSU, Loganne hopes to attend vet school to become a mixed-animal veterinarian. 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

At 4 years old my dream was to be a power ranger. Thats because I wanted to achieve something: Using creativity, technology and teamwork to solve problems in my community. At 24, I'm determined to answer the question: How do we fulfill the promise of using technology for social good? "Detroit Native and Howard University Alum.Asim Williams is a Technology Leader, Explorer, Humanitarian and Musician.His mission is to be a part of teams that invent technology and music through entrepreneurship that universally improve fundamental aspects of life.As a Technology Leader Coach he educates his future teammates." 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

Charity performs her latest single "Cruel" - a deeply vulnerable anthem about the love crime ghosting. Charity’s originals cover subject matter like relationships, religion, self-love and coming-of-age with a disarming kind of vulnerability. Her songs and live shows are a sanctuary, a therapy session, a good friend’s living room. And as for her genre- you wonder if it’s R&B, if it’s Neo-Soul, if it’s Folk, if it’s Gospel? But you can’t help but realize after a listen to her latest single "Cruel" that Charity is Motown. 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