TEDxBrownUniversity

TEDxBrownUniversity Brown students and alumni sharing their ideas worth spreading across a wide range of passions. TEDxBrownU is an entirely student-run event.

TEDx brings passionate and innovative minds in a community together to exchange the ideas that inspire them. TEDxBrownU promises to bring this experience to the campus community here at Brown, which is always abuzz with creative and enthusiastic new ideas. The University itself is a place for the exchange and development of ideas, TEDxBrownU is an opportunity to celebrate that fact by bringing the

innovation and inspiration among our community to the surface. This year, with the theme “Student Voices,” we are featuring 7 undergraduate student speakers who are sharing their passions and ideas with the Brown and Providence community. We hope to showcase what Brown students are thinking about as this generation rises to head out into the world.

Introducing our speakers for our 2026 Conference: Cayden Brown!Cayden Brown is an 18-year-old American juvenile rights d...
02/25/2026

Introducing our speakers for our 2026 Conference: Cayden Brown!

Cayden Brown is an 18-year-old American juvenile rights defender and activist. He is the youngest of five United Nations youth peace panelists and the founder of The Trespass Project, a global nonprofit that works to help underprivileged youth access their nations’ legal systems. He earned his first formal legal credential from Harvard Law School, studying the interplay of race and constitutional law through America’s Reconstruction era, and has addressed several world leaders including the president of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, and has been featured in Forbes and TIME. ABC has called him “one of the world’s most influential juvenile justice advocates.”

🌅 Come hear Cayden’s talk on MARCH 1ST, 2-5 PM, SALOMON DECI! 🎟️ Tickets are FREE and available through the eventbrite link in our bio🎤

Introducing our speakers for our 2026 Conference: Dr. Rani Elway!Dr. Rani Elwy is the Warren Alpert Foundation Professor...
02/25/2026

Introducing our speakers for our 2026 Conference: Dr. Rani Elway!

Dr. Rani Elwy is the Warren Alpert Foundation Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Brown University, a VA Research Career Scientist, and the Founding and Executive Director of the Brown Research on Implementation and Dissemination to Guide Evidence Use (BRIDGE) program. She is also a Presidential Leadership Scholar, and an alumna of the RWJF Health Policy Fellows program, where she served in the U.S. Senate on the health team of Senator Patty Murray (WA), Vice Chair, Senate Committee on Appropriations and President Pro Tempore Emerita. Rani is passionate about spreading and scaling evidence-based practices into routine clinical and community-based settings. She does this through implementation science, policy research, psychological, and communication science methods and strategies. Rani prioritizes mentorship and training, to help others build the skills they need to have a successful implementation science career.

🌅 Come hear Dr. Rani Elwy’s talk on MARCH 1ST, 2-5 PM, SALOMON DECI! 🎟️ Tickets are FREE and available through the eventbrite link in our bio🎤

Introducing our speakers for our 2026 Conference: Malia Chavinson!Malia Chavinson brings us a fresh perspective on how s...
02/24/2026

Introducing our speakers for our 2026 Conference: Malia Chavinson!

Malia Chavinson brings us a fresh perspective on how self-preservation blinds us to growth and how embracing painful emotions can be our most profound asset. A student at Brown University concentrating in Environmental Science with a Certificate in Entrepreneurship, Malia is compelled to dissect and reframe hard truths—from confronting sobering climate realities to acknowledging repressed emotions. Having recharacterized her own experience of assault into a mission of empowerment, she works to normalize conversations around trauma, consent, and emotional literacy. After graduation, Malia strives to merge her passion for tackling pressing problems with her commitment to creating hope on the other side of hardship by advancing sustainability and community justice within institutions.

🌅 Come hear Malia’s talk on MARCH 1ST, 2-5 PM, SALOMON DECI! 🎟️ Tickets are FREE and available through the eventbrite link in our bio🎤

Introducing our speakers for our 2026 Conference: Joyce Ng!9/11 survivor, author, and tech innovator, is driven by a mis...
02/24/2026

Introducing our speakers for our 2026 Conference: Joyce Ng!

9/11 survivor, author, and tech innovator, is driven by a mission to build things that matter. She currently leads the development of AI features at Google and champions women in technology while pursuing a Master’s in Technology Leadership at Brown University. Yet, her most profound impact lies in her advocacy. As the founder of a nonprofit and author of the bestselling history book Hotel 9/11, she has transformed her experience of escaping the September 11 attacks into a legacy of support and historical preservation. Her talk explores how we can transform personal survival into a life of purpose.

🌅 Come hear Joyce’s talk on MARCH 1ST, 2-5 PM, SALOMON DECI! 🎟️ Tickets are FREE and available through the eventbrite link in our bio🎤

Introducing our speakers for our 2026 Conference: Hongyu Jasmine Zhu!Hongyu Jasmine Zhu, from Chengdu, translates betwee...
02/22/2026

Introducing our speakers for our 2026 Conference: Hongyu Jasmine Zhu!

Hongyu Jasmine Zhu, from Chengdu, translates between Chinese and English, words and worlds, grief and joy. A third-year undergraduate student at Brown, she studies Comparative Literature, celebrates international students as an IMP mentor, and serves as Editor-at-Large for China at Asymptote Journal. In her essay “Leaping Seasons 妈妈眨眨眼” (PEN Transmissions), Hongyu reflects on grief work, mother-daughter body language, and moving between winter and spring. Jasmine’s translation of Taiwanese author Zhou Jian-Xin’s picture book Little Squirrel and Old Banyan (Balestier Press), passing memories from branch to branch, invites readers to see death as part of—not after—life. As a Community Storytelling Fellow at Swearer Center for Public Service, Hongyu Jasmine will co-create with grieving children in Providence to explore loss anew.

Introducing our speakers for our 2026 Conference: Dr. Alex Greven!From professional basketball to venture-backed startup...
02/22/2026

Introducing our speakers for our 2026 Conference: Dr. Alex Greven!

From professional basketball to venture-backed startups to the neurosurgical suites of the Barrow Neurological Institute, Alex Greven’s diverse path has shaped his belief that the passionate pursuit of excellence in any field cultivates skills that transcend disciplines. In his talk, Alex explores how passion, commitment, embracing the journey, and staying in the moment can be transformative, both personally and professionally, in ways that may surprise you.

Meet one of our speakers for our 2026 Conference: Daiela!Daiela is a singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and produ...
02/20/2026

Meet one of our speakers for our 2026 Conference: Daiela!

Daiela is a singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer completing her senior year in Contemplative Studies at Brown University. Her work merges R&B, jazz, and experimental sound with research on vibration, frequency, women’s health, and mindfulness to explore how our inner and outer worlds connect. Through performance, film, and contemplative practice, Daiela’s mission is to create spaces where people can honor the full spectrum of their emotions, recognizing that feeling deeply is not a flaw, but a form of wisdom and a reminder that we’re alive and interconnected.

🌅 Come hear Daiela’s talk on MARCH 1ST, 2-5 PM, SALOMON DECI! 🎟️ Tickets are FREE and available through the eventbrite link in our bio🎤

Over the next few days, we will be introducing our speakers for our 2026 Conference! Meet Professor Ismar Volić! Ismar V...
02/20/2026

Over the next few days, we will be introducing our speakers for our 2026 Conference! Meet Professor Ismar Volić!

Ismar Volić is a Professor of Mathematics and the Director of the Institute for Mathematics and Democracy at Wellesley College. He is the author of many articles and books and has delivered more than three hundred lectures in over twenty countries. His writing has appeared in publications such as The Hill, TIME, and LitHub. His latest book, Making Democracy Count: How Mathematics Improves Voting, Electoral Maps, and Representation, is based on The Mathematics of Democracy, a popular course he created and has taught for several years at Wellesley. A native of Bosnia, he moved to the U.S. because of the war in his country and became a mathematician who advocates for quantitative political literacy and mathematics as a common foundation from which we can reimagine and redesign our democracy.

🌅 Come hear Professor Volić’s talk on MARCH 1ST, 2-5 PM, SALOMON DECI! 🎟️ Tickets are FREE and available through the eventbrite link in our bio🎤

Introducing one of our speakers for our 2026 conference: Professor Ismar Volić!Ismar Volić is a Professor of Mathematics...
02/20/2026

Introducing one of our speakers for our 2026 conference: Professor Ismar Volić!

Ismar Volić is a Professor of Mathematics and the Director of the Institute for Mathematics and Democracy at Wellesley College. He is the author of many articles and books and has delivered more than three hundred lectures in over twenty countries. His writing has appeared in publications such as The Hill, TIME, and LitHub. His latest book, Making Democracy Count: How Mathematics Improves Voting, Electoral Maps, and Representation, is based on The Mathematics of Democracy, a popular course he created and has taught for several years at Wellesley. A native of Bosnia, he moved to the U.S. because of the war in his country and became a mathematician who advocates for quantitative political literacy and mathematics as a common foundation from which we can reimagine and redesign our democracy.

Introducing one of our speakers for our 2026 Annual Conference: Daiela! Daiela is a singer/songwriter, multi-instrumenta...
02/20/2026

Introducing one of our speakers for our 2026 Annual Conference: Daiela!

Daiela is a singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer completing her senior year in Contemplative Studies at Brown University. Her work merges R&B, jazz, and experimental sound with research on vibration, frequency, women’s health, and mindfulness to explore how our inner and outer worlds connect. Through performance, film, and contemplative practice, Daiela’s mission is to create spaces where people can honor the full spectrum of their emotions, recognizing that feeling deeply is not a flaw, but a form of wisdom and a reminder that we’re alive and interconnected.

Tickets are available NOW through our eventbrite link in our bio. 🎟️

Tickets are officially LIVE for TEDxBrownU 2026: Don’t Blink 👁️✨The moments that change everything rarely wait. This yea...
02/17/2026

Tickets are officially LIVE for TEDxBrownU 2026: Don’t Blink 👁️✨

The moments that change everything rarely wait. This year’s conference explores the power of presence and the fleeting opportunities that define our lives. Don’t miss the chance to experience an afternoon of bold ideas, powerful stories, and transformative conversations.

📍 Salomon DECI
🗓 Sunday, March 1st | 2–5 PM
🎟 FREE for everyone, including the greater Providence community
📡 Livestream option available

Secure your spot now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tedxbrownu-annual-conference-2026-dont-blink-tickets-1982471842648?aff=oddtdtcreator

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