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10 inspiring talks from TEDYouth
A student from the audience introduces a speaker at TEDYouth 2012, themed “Just like school … not.” Photo: Ryan Lash What conference, besides TEDYouth, could bring together an elephant communication...
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How whales make sounds, the history of Southern BBQ and the case for building...
By Kate Torgovnick and Thu-Huong Ha TEDYouth is like a typical TED Conference — with its hair let down. The talks are shorter, less formal and, well, a whole lot of fun. This year’s conference was held...
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Sweaty teachers, storm-chasing and a surprise appearance from Ashton Kutcher:...
By Thu-Huong Ha and Kate Torgovnick The morning session of TEDYouth “The Spark” was incredible. But in many ways it was just an appetizer. In the afternoon, Sessions 2 and 3 delivered talks on topics...
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Ashton Kutcher on being a “magnificent failure”: A Q&A at TEDYouth
To close out TEDYouth, Ashton Kutcher gave a talk on failure. The kids in the audience had no idea he’d be stepping on the stage; his appearance caused quite a commotion. Photo: Ryan Lash “I am a...
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TEDYouth, in pictures: What happens when 400 middle + high school students...
A TEDYouth attendee on the edge of his beanbag chair. Photo: Ryan Lash TEDYouth 2013 was a blast. In session 1, Suzanne Simard taught us about the familial relationships of trees. In session 2, Maya...
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How I fell in love with the drums
By Clayton Cameron As a 5-year-old kid, I barely knew what the word rhythm meant. At least no one told me what banging on inanimate objects and creating my own little beats might be called. It was...
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Calling all New York City middle and high school students: Apply to attend...
TEDYouth is just for middle and high school students, and features speakers on topics that range from music to outer space. Photo: Ryan Lash Why, hello there—you middle or high school student in the...
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A teenage chef, a planetary geologist and a wordnik walk into TEDYouth: A...
TEDYouth is a free event just for middle and high school students. This year, it takes place on Saturday, November 15, at the Brooklyn Museum in New York City, where more than a dozen speakers will...
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An invention, a poem and a homemade animation: Meet some of this year’s...
The speakers at TEDYouth 2014 are a fascinating group, ranging from a paleontologist to a teenage chef. But the middle and high school students who’ll attend are just as interesting. To apply for this...
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How live interpreters will bring TEDYouth into Spanish and Arabic, in real time
Spanish interpreter Kelly A.K. in the booth at TEDYouth 2012. She and four others will interpret Saturday’s TEDYouth into Spanish and Arabic in real time. Photo: Mike Femia/TED TEDYouth will be...
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A youth reporter finds out why it’s important to be nice in New York City...
New York etiquette master Nathan W. Pyle is interviewed by 11th grader Lubna Batool. Writer, cartoonist and New York City transplant Nathan W. Pyle is the creator of the street-savvy, GIFed-out NYC...
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Worlds far and near, of the past and of the future: A recap of Session 1 of...
Lisa Kaltenegger talks about the “fingerprint” of distant planets at TEDYouth 2014. Photo: Ryan Lash/TED By Cynthia Betubiza, Ella Dawson and Kate Torgovnick May Session 1 of TEDYouth 2014 brought us...
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Rhythmic robots, tiny houses, healing leeches: A recap of Session 2 of...
Kenneth Shinozuka shows his very cool invention, with the help of a sock model. Photo: Ryan Lash/TED By Cynthia Betubiza, Ella Dawson and Kate Torgovnick May Session 2 of TEDYouth 2014 offered talks to...
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Funky words and photos from Mars: A recap of Session 3 from TEDYouth 2014
A great way to see how a jellyfish moves? Luminescent dye, as shown by Kakani Katija. Photo: Ryan Lash/TED The final session of TEDYouth 2014 focuses on what makes us human — the way we talk, the way...
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TEDYouth 2014, in pictures
TEDYouth 2014 was an explosion of “Worlds Imagined.” On Saturday, November 15, New York students gathered for a day of punchy, inspiring talks that brought them to the Sahara Desert when it was a river...
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A wildlife conservationist talks to a teen reporter about the past and future...
Eric Sanderson’s project Manahatta 2409 lets people imagine what New York City will look like in about 400 years. Could the whole city be reclaimed as green space? Image: Courtesy of Manahatta 2409...
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The other butterfly effect: A youth reporter finds out how monarchs fight...
Biologist Jaap de Roode studies the Monarch butterfly’s ability to use medicinal plants. Jaap de Roode is a biologist who studies parasites and their hosts — particularly Monarch butterflies. At...
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Teens in New York City: Come to TEDYouth 2015!
At TEDYouth, students get jobs to do — from ushering to interviewing speakers for the blog. Two teens even joined TEDYouth 2014 hosts Kelly Stoetzel and Rives on stage to introduce each speaker. Photo:...
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Free live webcast: TEDYouth 2015 this Saturday
Update: Archives of the webcast are available in Spanish, Arabic and English free online until Tuesday, Nov. 17, at tedyouth.com » Get ready for the fifth annual TEDYouth, happening Saturday, Nov. 14....
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Running notes from TEDYouth 2015: Made in the Future
Sarah Parcak is a space archeologist, using satellite imagery to find hidden ancient wonders — lost cities, temples, even pyramids. As she said onstage, “I have the coolest job!” Photo: Ryan Lash/TED...
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