<description>&lt;p&gt;As our TEDxUF conference approaches, we reminisce with someone who knows the stage all too well. In this week’s episode, we discuss everything psychology and sustainability with Dr. Ron Chandler, cofounder and president of Conservation Initiative for the Asian Elephant, an Assistant Instructional Professor for the UF Department of Psychology, the department’s Undergraduate Coordinator and former TED talker. He takes us through the journey of his passion project which identifies issues of critical importance to the sustainability of the Asian elephant and the peoples sharing its habitat. Dr. Chandler then shares the process of developing his talk and some tips for future TED talkers. Tune in as we exchange elephant tales and laughter and make sure to follow us on our &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/tedxuf/"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Links:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Dr. Ron Chandler’s TED Talk&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4cQ_jdIgZg"&gt;The Role of Human Dignity in Sustainability&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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As our TEDxUF conference approaches, we reminisce with someone who knows the stage all too well. In this week’s episode, we discuss everything psychology and sustainability with Dr. Ron Chandler, cofounder and president of Conservation Initiative for the Asian Elephant, an Assistant Instructional Professor for the UF Department of Psychology, the department’s Undergraduate Coordinator and former TED talker. He takes us through the journey of his passion project which identifies issues of critical importance to the sustainability of the Asian elephant and the peoples sharing its habitat. Dr. Chandler then shares the process of developing his talk and some tips for future TED talkers. Tune in as we exchange elephant tales and laughter and make sure to follow us on our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tedxuf/">Instagram</a>! 
Links:
Dr. Ron Chandler’s TED Talk <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4cQ_jdIgZg">The Role of Human Dignity in Sustainability</a>

Dr. Ron Chandler | The Role of Human Dignity in Sustainability

<description>&lt;p&gt;TED has become a global phenomenon with millions of people worldwide engaging with their online talks and in-person conferences, but its success wasn’t always obvious. In this episode, we dive into the history of TED and discover how the non-profit changed the world since its first event in 1984. Listen as we share personal anecdotes and explore the evolution of TED. Follow us on &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/tedxuf/"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt; to share your TED story and join us at our TEDxUF conference on April 6th.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Source:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.ted.com/about/our-organization/history-of-ted"&gt;History of TED | Our Organization | About&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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TED has become a global phenomenon with millions of people worldwide engaging with their online talks and in-person conferences, but its success wasn’t always obvious. In this episode, we dive into the history of TED and discover how the non-profit changed the world since its first event in 1984. Listen as we share personal anecdotes and explore the evolution of TED. Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tedxuf/">Instagram</a> to share your TED story and join us at our TEDxUF conference on April 6th.
 
Source:
<a href="https://www.ted.com/about/our-organization/history-of-ted">History of TED | Our Organization | About</a>

The History of TED

<description>&lt;p&gt;The TEDxUF team is composed of students from many different disciplines, backgrounds, and of course, opinions. In this episode, we debate with members of each team about topics from some of the most famous TED Talks. Listen as we discuss negative stereotypes, different types of intelligence, and what love is. Follow us on &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/tedxuf/"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt; and tune in as we continue debating ideas worth spreading.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/shannon_odell_when_are_you_actually_an_adult"&gt;Shannon Odell: When are you actually an adult? | TED Talk&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/sheila_marie_orfano_and_densho_can_stereotypes_ever_be_good"&gt;Sheila Marie Orfano and Densho: Can stereotypes ever be good? | TED Talk&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_ed_is_it_normal_to_talk_to_yourself"&gt;TED-Ed: Is it normal to talk to yourself?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/dessa_can_we_choose_to_fall_out_of_love_jan_2019"&gt;Dessa: Can we choose to fall out of love? | TED Talk&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_ed_should_you_care_what_your_parents_think"&gt;TED-Ed: Should you care what your parents think?&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/shannon_odell_what_s_the_smartest_age"&gt;Shannon Odell: What&amp;#39;s the smartest age? | TED Talk&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/sir_ken_robinson_do_schools_kill_creativity"&gt;Sir Ken Robinson: Do schools kill creativity? | TED Talk&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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The TEDxUF team is composed of students from many different disciplines, backgrounds, and of course, opinions. In this episode, we debate with members of each team about topics from some of the most famous TED Talks. Listen as we discuss negative stereotypes, different types of intelligence, and what love is. Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tedxuf/">Instagram</a> and tune in as we continue debating ideas worth spreading.
<a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/shannon_odell_when_are_you_actually_an_adult">Shannon Odell: When are you actually an adult? | TED Talk</a> 
<a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/sheila_marie_orfano_and_densho_can_stereotypes_ever_be_good">Sheila Marie Orfano and Densho: Can stereotypes ever be good? | TED Talk</a> 
<a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_ed_is_it_normal_to_talk_to_yourself">TED-Ed: Is it normal to talk to yourself?</a>
<a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/dessa_can_we_choose_to_fall_out_of_love_jan_2019">Dessa: Can we choose to fall out of love? | TED Talk</a>
<a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/ted_ed_should_you_care_what_your_parents_think">TED-Ed: Should you care what your parents think?</a> 
<a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/shannon_odell_what_s_the_smartest_age">Shannon Odell: What&#39;s the smartest age? | TED Talk</a> 
<a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/sir_ken_robinson_do_schools_kill_creativity">Sir Ken Robinson: Do schools kill creativity? | TED Talk</a>

Debates with the TEDxUF Team 2024

<description>&lt;p&gt;While many people have ideas worth spreading, executing them tends to be more difficult. In this episode, Gbemi Awonusonu, the 2024 TEDxUF Speaker Director, shares her insight about how to become a better speaker. She shares her public speaking journey within and outside of TEDxUF. We discuss everything from the beauty of being vulnerable to productive practice tips. Listen as we advise you to never let the fear of speaking stop you from sharing your ideas.  &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Links:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_the_power_of_vulnerability?language=en"&gt;Brené Brown: The power of vulnerability | TED Talk&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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While many people have ideas worth spreading, executing them tends to be more difficult. In this episode, Gbemi Awonusonu, the 2024 TEDxUF Speaker Director, shares her insight about how to become a better speaker. She shares her public speaking journey within and outside of TEDxUF. We discuss everything from the beauty of being vulnerable to productive practice tips. Listen as we advise you to never let the fear of speaking stop you from sharing your ideas.  
Links:
<a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_the_power_of_vulnerability?language=en">Brené Brown: The power of vulnerability | TED Talk</a>

5 Tips on How to Become a Better Speaker with Gbemi Awonusonu

<description>&lt;p&gt;Welcome to a new season of the TEDxUF podcast, big things are coming your way! In the first episode of “Let’s (TED) Talk About It”, we get to know Areesha Razi, Kyhlin Bellhorn, and Norman Bukingolts, the 2024 Executive Board. Listen as we laugh and share stories, play a lively game of Never Have I Ever, and talk everything TED.&lt;/p&gt;
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Welcome to a new season of the TEDxUF podcast, big things are coming your way! In the first episode of “Let’s (TED) Talk About It”, we get to know Areesha Razi, Kyhlin Bellhorn, and Norman Bukingolts, the 2024 Executive Board. Listen as we laugh and share stories, play a lively game of Never Have I Ever, and talk everything TED.

Meet the TEDxUF Executive Board 2024

TED is all about sharing ideas worth spreading, and here at TEDxUF, we’re on a mission to make that happen. Most people know and love Gainesville for the Florida Gators, but we are also home to captivating people and places. Amplifying the voices of students, staff, community members, and our TEDxUF team, join us in this year’s season of Let’s (TED) Talk About It!


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