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TEDxMissouriS&T is a locally organized, independent event that brings people together to share a TED-

03/19/2026

📣Speaker applications are now open!📣

TEDxMissouri S&T 2026 is seeking passionate speakers for our event on Wednesday, Oct. 28!
Applications are open until Sunday, April 26. To apply, visit https://www.tedxmst.com and share your idea worth spreading!

Don't miss your opportunity to share your ideas with the community!

10/23/2025

We are pleased to introduce another speaker...Dr. Will Zwikelmaier!

🌎Dr. Will Zwikelmaier is a creative strategist, educator, and relationship-builder who brings together the worlds of academia, industry, and art.

🤝He currently serves as the Executive Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations at Missouri University of Science and Technology, where he forges partnerships that advance research, workforce development, and innovation.

🎼Will’s professional path began in the classroom as a high school band director and evolved through leadership roles in career services and institutional advancement. He holds a doctorate in education and is known for his ability to translate complex systems into clear strategies that drive real-world impact.

🎷Equal parts analytical and expressive, Will is also an accomplished saxophonist who finds deep connection between music, leadership, and learning. His unique blend of technical insight and creative fluency informs everything from strategic pitches to public storytelling.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👧Outside of his work, Will is a father, husband, and frequent creator of wildly entertaining bedtime stories.

Come hear Will and our other fabulous speakers next Wednesday, October 29!

🎟Limited tickets still available: https://www.tedxmst.com/

10/23/2025

📣📣We are less than a week away from one of the most exciting events of the year! If you've ever wanted to experience a LIVE TEDxTalk🔴, next week is your chance!

Join us next Wednesday, October 29 for an evening of entertainment (and tacos🌮)!!

Get your tickets now! https://www.tedxmst.com/

10/21/2025

Our event is approaching next week! We still have a couple of speakers to share with you! Please let us introduce...Simoriah Stogner!

💻Simoriah was never the “right fit", and that became her power. Raised in survival and once a teen mom with no degree, she rose to lead cybersecurity and IT infrastructure operations for a U.S.-based, billion-dollar fintech company listed on the S&P 500.

☑Her TEDx talk reveals what we lose when we measure people by checkboxes instead of capacity.

🧠As founder of Simulating Mindsets, she's championing a new way to lead and hire, because one size does not fit all.

Join us for Simoriah's talk "One Size Does Not Fit All" on Wednesday, October 29 at Leach Theatre!

Tickets available: https://www.tedxmst.com/

10/16/2025

We've got another speaker we'd like for you all to meet... S&T's own, Dr. Daniel Shank!

🧠Dr. Daniel B. Shank is an Associate Professor of Psychological Science at Missouri University of Science & Technology. He specializes in research on social interactions with and psychological perceptions of artificial intelligence, with a current focus on moral issues related to people’s ongoing relationships with AI.

🤖Dr. Shank earned degrees in computer science, artificial intelligence, and sociology and has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles, primarily on the social psychology of AI and smart technology.

📖He recently wrote a book, The Machine Penalty: The Consequences of Seeing Artificial Intelligence as Less Than Human, published by Palgrave-Macmillan in 2025.

Join us on Wednesday, October 29 for Dr. Shank's talk "The Harm of AI Romance".

🎟Tickets still available: https://www.tedxmst.com/

10/14/2025

We are pleased to introduce...Chris Ruth!

🏣Chris Ruth is the Mid Missouri Controls Manager at Integrated Facility Services (IFS), leading a team dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions in building automation and energy management. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Chris specializes in systems integration, sustainable projects, and designing customized control systems for diverse environments.

🤝As the former board chair of the USGBC Chapter in Missouri and currently serving as President-Elect of the ASHRAE Ozark Chapter, Chris is deeply committed to advancing sustainable building practices and promoting industry education. His passion for building automation drives him to help clients achieve optimal system balance, enhancing both efficiency and comfort.

🗣Chris actively shares his expertise through conference presentations, publications, podcasts, and Continuing Education Unit (CEU) programs, contributing significantly to industry knowledge and innovation.

Come hear Chris discuss "The Triple Impact of Building Automation: Comfort, Energy, and Indoor Air Quality" on Wednesday, October 29 at Leach Theatre!

🎟Tickets still available: https://www.tedxmst.com/

10/09/2025

We'd love for you all to get to know...Betty Rhoades!

🗣Betty Rhoades, The Storytelling Sommelier, is a professional speaker, coach, and Certified Sommelier who helps bold professionals and beverage experts speak up, stand out, and command the room.

🎉With 2 decades of experience in law, government, and nonprofit leadership, she specializes in guiding high-achieving individuals through confident communication and purpose-driven career pivots.

🍷Known for her blend of humor, heart, and strategic insight, Betty also leads cellar operations and community engagement at San Francisco Wine School, where she brings people together through education, storytelling, and a shared love of wine.

Come hear Betty discuss "The unexpected career lessons from winemaking" on Wednesday, October 29!

🎟Tickets available here: https://www.tedxmst.com/

10/07/2025

Time to introduce you to another one of our amazing speakers! Please meet...Kimberly Johnson-Hatchett!

🦸‍♀️Dr. Kimberly Johnson-Hatchett is a wife, mom of two, board certified neurologist, and hospital administrator.

🏥Currently, she serves as Chief Medical Officer at a Veterans hospital.

🧠Dr. Johnson-Hatchett chose her topic "Activate Your Default Mode Network: The Key to Aging Powerfully" because throughout her life she has used envisioning to achieve her goals. From being a nontraditional medical student, to having a family later in life.

📈With a background in business and an undergraduate degree in finance and banking, her way of explaining concepts to patients and the public is very straightforward and easy to understand.

Come learn about activating YOUR default mode network at Leach Theatre on Wednesday, October 29! Tickets still available: https://www.tedxmst.com/

10/02/2025

Let's kick off October with another speaker spotlight! We are happy to introduce...Angela Bo!

🎒Angela is a current high school junior.

🥰She is a romantic at heart and tries her best to live life in the moment

🗣 She is always in search of little joys and new opportunities, landing her here at TEDx!

Join us as we experience Angela's talk "Romanticizing Life: Finding the Small Joys" on Wednesday, October 29 at Leach Theatre!

🎟Tickets on sale now: https://www.tedxmst.com/

09/23/2025

We're excited to introduce you to another one of fabulous speakers...Sarah Beetner!

Sarah is a senior in Secondary Biology Education here at Missouri Science and Technology.
👩‍🏫She is currently student teaching Anatomy and Field Ecology at Blue Valley High School.
🍽Recently, she led a senior project about college nutrition which was published on the official college website and viewed almost 1000 times the month after its launch. ⛏Around campus, Sarah is a Ku**er Vanguard Scholar, member of the Honors college, a former RA, and active in multiple clubs.

You don't want to miss Sarah's talk "Clean Up on Aisle Confusion" or any of the rest of our lineup!
Get your tickets now: https://www.tedxmst.com/

09/18/2025

Introducing another one of our speakers...S&T's very own Derek Zboran!

Derek Zboran brings passion for positive psychology to his Student Well-Being role at Missouri S&T.
🏆He equips students, staff, and faculty with research-backed tools that promote mental well-being, and which empower innovative people to turn their challenges into triumphs!
📖Outside of work he pursues greatness as a Renaissance man by reading, writing, podcasting, and teaching.

Join us on Wednesday, October 29 to hear Derek's talk "Innovation Begins With Imperfection"! Tickets available now: https://www.tedxmst.com/

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