From ancient civilizations to modern medicine, honey has been valued for its remarkable healing properties. This talk explores the science behind honey's benefits, including its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. Dr. Ozturk has been studying honey for over 12 years. With a strong Ph.D. background in Cellular and Molecular Biology, their academic expertise is further enriched by postdoctoral research in the areas of cell signaling, wound healing, and bioinformatics. Currently, Dr. Ozturk teaches a research-based undergraduate course on the medicinal properties of honey at the University of Texas at San Antonio. 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 talk delves into how pop culture media shapes our perceptions of beauty and examines the consequences of internalizing these often unrealistic standards. She is talented and gifted high school student with full of creativity and passion. 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 talk explores the concept that magic, however you define it, has the power to profoundly transform your life. It's not about pulling rabbits out of hats, but about tapping into the unseen forces, potential, and wonder that exist within and around us. Ali Ibrahimov is a Financial Analyst at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi, where he oversees budget strategy, financial reporting, and personnel funding for divisions representing over 70% of the university’s budget. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction with a focus on Instructional Design and Educational Technology, as well as a Master of Liberal Arts in Finance at Harvard University. Ali’s research centers on financial literacy, behavioral finance, and educational interventions aimed at improving financial decision-making among underrepresented communities. He is also the co-founder of a regional Financial Literacy Bootcamp designed to equip young adults in South Texas with essential personal finance skills. 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

Mentorship has the power to ignite potential across communities and generations. Diana Vicezar shares how mentors shaped her own path and how mentoring others has created ripples of positive transformation. She challenges common misconceptions about mentorship and encourages everyone to embrace this role as a means to create change. Diana offers practical steps to start your mentorship journey, demonstrating how it benefits both mentors and mentees. Her talk inspires action, showing how even small acts of guidance can lead to profound impacts on individuals and communities alike. Mentorship has the power to ignite potential across communities and generations. Diana Vicezar shares how mentors shaped her own path and how mentoring others has created ripples of positive transformation. She challenges common misconceptions about mentorship and encourages everyone to embrace this role as a means to create change. Diana offers practical steps to start your mentorship journey, demonstrating how it benefits both mentors and mentees. Her talk inspires action, showing how even small acts of guidance can lead to profound impacts on individuals and communities alike. 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

He talks about efficiently handling emotions for different age groups and in various situations. Phoenix Ruiz is a junior at SST College Prep High School. He is an advocate for emotions and people displaying and showing their emotions without any drawbacks, shame or guilt. He believes it is important for all as people to display their emotions with how they express themselves freely. He is, as well as many other high school students, under stress due to the expectations of life and career. Due to these factors he believes that showing emotions and learning how to cope with them are extremely important to one's own development and growth as a person and for their career. 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

In this poem, Jordan Jaffe explores the intricacies of trying to fit in within her high school community in a new place with new expectations and standards. Jordan is a sophomore at Saint Andrew's School, where she has been attending since seventh grade. She grew up in Houston, Texas, and is still getting used to exchanging rodeos for sandcastles! You will usually find her in the theater, where she loves to perform onstage and help manage the backstage. Additionally, she spends what little free time she possesses reading, writing, and playing her guitar, to the annoyance of her two pets. She is beyond grateful for the opportunity to share her poetry with a larger audience than just her dog! 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