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alternative proteins, biodiversity loss, climate change, cultivated meat, entrepreneurship, food policy, food security, global health, nutrition, pandemic risk, plant-based meat, supply chains & food systems

2019

United States

The Good Food Institute APAC; Farm Sanctuary; The Good Food Institute India; Grinnell College; The Good Food Institute Israel; The Good Food Institute; The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE); Baltimore City Public Schools; The Johns Hopkins University; Georgetown University Law Center; The Good Food Institute Europe; Food Solutions Action; The Good Food Institute Brasil

The organization is focused on accelerating the development and adoption of alternative proteins to address global challenges in the food system. They work across science, policy, and industry to advance alternative protein innovation, with a particular emphasis on plant-based, fermentation-derived, and cultivated meats. The organization provides resources, support, and funding opportunities for researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, and companies in the alternative protein space. Their efforts aim to improve food security, reduce environmental impact, and enhance national security by promoting the shift towards alternative proteins as a sustainable and resilient food source. // The Good Food Institute (GFI) is led by President and Founder Bruce Friedrich, who is a prominent figure in the alternative protein industry. Bruce oversees GFI's global strategy and is recognized for his expertise in alternative proteins, global programs, and food innovation. He has been featured in various media outlets and podcasts discussing the importance of modernizing meat production to mitigate climate change and prevent future pandemics. GFI focuses on promoting plant-based and clean meat as sustainable and just protein sources, advocating for government support and investment in alternative proteins to achieve climate goals. // With more than 100 full-time team members across six regions of the world, the Good Food Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working internationally to make alternative proteins delicious, affordable, and accessible. GFI advances open-access research; mobilizes resources and talent; and empowers partners across the food system to create a sustainable, secure, and just protein supply. GFI is funded entirely by private philanthropic support. See gfi.org.***Team: gfi.org/our-teamJobs: gfi.org/careersStrategy: gfi.org/planYIR: gfi.org/2020 // Taught English and government to 10th and 11th graders in inner-city Baltimore. Named "Teacher of the Year" for my school. Awarded “Recognition of Excellence” for perfect score (200/200) on Praxis II English teacher proficiency exam. // With more than 120 full-time team members across six regions of the world, the Good Food Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working internationally to make alternative proteins delicious, affordable, and accessible. GFI advances open-access research; mobilizes resources and talent; and empowers partners across the food system to create a sustainable, secure, and just protein supply. GFI is funded entirely by private philanthropic support. See gfi.org. *** Team: gfi.org/our-team Jobs: gfi.org/careers Strategy: gfi.org/plan YIR: gfi.org/2020 // Securing the future of our food system requires action today. With its growing population, America needs a more resilient approach to agriculture - one that prioritizes strengthening all levels of the supply chain. Our mission is to promote solutions that enable our food system to continue supporting farmers and feeding the world in the face of evolving challenges. // Studies consistently show that the primary factors in any consumer’s eating choices are taste, price, and convenience. The Good Food Institute is laser-focused on working to make plant-based and clean meat, dairy, and eggs (real meat, dairy, and eggs, but produced without the use of animals) as delicious, price-competitive, and convenient as possible, through the following:Fostering Innovation: Outreach to top universities for entrepreneurship, synthetic and plant biology, and tissue engineering—to create private and public sector activity focused on advancing innovative alternatives to the products of industrial animal agriculture. Supporting Innovation: Working with the most transformational companies on communications, regulatory work, business plans, venture capital support, and all aspects of their success—to mobilize markets and food technology for maximum transformation away from industrialized animal agriculture. Corporate Engagement: Creating collaborative relationships with food companies, restaurants, and grocery stores to maximize the quality, quantity, and promotion of plant-based alternatives.Institutional Outreach: Educating large grant-making institutions, investors, corporations, and governments about the value of R&D in this field as a critical component in addressing sustainability, climate change, and global hunger—to steer tens of millions of dollars toward alternatives to conventional animal products.Check us out at www.gfi.org, meet our team at www.gfi.org/our-team, and apply to work with us at www.gfi.org/jobs. // Oversaw all legislative, regulatory, and litigation work. // The Good Food Institute APAC; Farm Sanctuary; The Good Food Institute India; Grinnell College; The Good Food Institute Israel; The Good Food Institute; The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE); Baltimore City Public Schools; The Johns Hopkins University; Georgetown University Law Center; The Good Food Institute Europe; Food Solutions Action; The Good Food Institute Brasil // Bruce Friedrich is a dedicated professional with a background in education and a strong commitment to sustainable food systems. With experience in teaching English and government, he has been recognized for his excellence in the field. Currently, Bruce is a key figure at the Good Food Institute, a nonprofit organization focused on promoting alternative proteins globally. At the institute, he leads a team of over 100 members across multiple regions, working towards making plant-based and clean meat, dairy, and eggs more accessible and affordable. Bruce's expertise lies in fostering innovation, supporting transformative companies, engaging with the corporate sector, and advocating for sustainable food practices. His work involves strategic planning, team management, and collaboration with various stakeholders to drive positive change in the food industry. // I founded the Good Food Institute, a global network of nonprofit science-focused think tanks with more than 225 full-time team members across affiliates in the U.S., India, Israel, Brazil, Singapore, and Europe (UK, Germany, & EC). GFI works on alternative protein policy, science, and corporate engagement - to accelerate the production of plant-based and cultivated meat in order to bolster the global protein supply while protecting our environment, promoting global health, and preventing food insecurity. // Bruce Friedrich is a respected figure in the alternative protein industry, known for his leadership as the President and Founder of The Good Food Institute (GFI). Through GFI, Bruce spearheads global initiatives aimed at advancing plant-based, fermentation-derived, and cultivated meats to address pressing challenges in the food system. His expertise lies in advocating for sustainable and just protein sources, emphasizing the importance of modernizing meat production to combat climate change and enhance food security. With a background in education and a strong commitment to sustainable food systems, Bruce leads a dedicated team at GFI, working tirelessly to promote alternative proteins and drive positive change in the food industry through strategic planning, team management, and collaboration with stakeholders worldwide. // Food innovator // Founder of the Good Food Institute, an organization supporting the creation of plant and cell-based meat for a more healthy and sustainable food system. // Bruce Friedrich is founder & CEO of the Good Food Institute, a global network of nonprofit organizations, with affiliates in the U.S., India, Israel, Brazil, Singapore, and Europe (UK & EU), that works on alternative protein policy, science, and corporate engagement. GFI is accelerating the production of plant-based and cultivated meat in order to bolster the global protein supply while protecting our environment, promoting global health, and preventing food insecurity. Bruce is a TED Fellow, Y Combinator alum, 2021 "American Food Hero" (EatingWell Magazine), and popular speaker on food innovation. He has penned op-eds for the Wall Street Journal, Guardian, USA Today, Los Angeles Times, Wired, CNN, and many other publications. He has represented GFI on the TED Radio Hour, New Yorker Radio Hour, Recode Decode, the Ezra Klein Show, Making Sense (Sam Harris), and a variety of other podcasts and TV programs. Bruce's 2019 TED talk has been viewed more than 2.4 million times and translated into 30 languages. He co-authored two books, contributed chapters or forewords to ten more, and has written seven law review articles. Bruce is also on the board of Food Solutions Action, a 501(c)(4) nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to accelerating agricultural innovation; he co-founded impact venture funds New Crop Capital and Clear Current Capital, though he has no financial interest in either fund; and he serves on the UN Climate Change Global Innovation Hub Working Group on Nutrition and Health. Bruce graduated magna cum laude from Georgetown Law and also holds degrees from Johns Hopkins University, the London School of Economics, and Grinnell College. // Bruce Friedrich is a respected figure in the alternative protein industry, known for his leadership as the President and Founder of The Good Food Institute (GFI). Through GFI, Bruce spearheads global initiatives aimed at advancing plant-based, fermentation-derived, and cultivated meats to address pressing challenges in the food system. His expertise lies in advocating for sustainable and just protein sources, emphasizing the importance of modernizing meat production to combat climate change and enhance food security. With a background in education and a strong commitment to sustainable food systems, Bruce leads a dedicated team at GFI, working tirelessly to promote alternative proteins and drive positive change in the food industry through strategic planning, team management, and collaboration with stakeholders worldwide. // Food innovator // technology, grassroots, entrepreneurship, food security, education, food technology, led, nutrition, biodiversity, dairy, alternative proteins, biodiversity loss, jobs, finance, cultivated meat, animal agriculture, research, meat, agriculture, resilience, climate, supply chain, food systems, volunteerism, policy, sustainable food, farmers, plant-based, food system, plant-based alternatives, affordable, food policy, climate change, pandemic, plants, environmental impact, teachers, insecurity, alternative protein, litigation, global health, corporate engagement, amr, grassroots organizing, plant-based meat, science, food, national security, law, crops, government, industrial, communication, ecology, pandemic risk // Washington|United States|District of Columbia

Washington|United States|District of Columbia

astrophysics, dark matter, data analysis, education, electric distribution, galaxies, research, technology, women in STEM

2018, 2020

United States

Besiktas Ataturk Anatolian High School; University of Minnesota-Twin Cities; Bilkent University; University of Chicago; Texas Tech University; University of Arizona; Dartmouth College; University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Dr. Burin Mutlu-Pakdil is an astrophysicist and Assistant Professor at Dartmouth College. Her research focuses on studying unique galaxies, including a rare double-ringed elliptical galaxy known as Burin's Galaxy. She explores the formation and evolution of galaxies, particularly the smallest dark matter halos. Dr. Mutlu-Pakdil has received prestigious awards and recognition for her work, including being named a TED Fellow and TED Senior Fellow. She is actively involved in promoting STEM education and diversity, especially for women and minorities. Through her research and outreach efforts, she aims to inspire and empower individuals to pursue careers in science. // Dr. Burçin Mutlu-Pakdil is searching for the most peculiar objects in the Universe. Her… // // Non-barred ringed galaxies are among the ideal galaxies to study the role of both the internal dynamics of galaxies and the physics of accretion/interaction mechanisms. An especially interesting ring case is Hoag’s Object with its peculiar morphology: an elliptical-like core with a nearly perfect outer ring, and no signs of a bar or stellar disk. Since the Hoag-type galaxies are extremely rare and peculiar systems, it is necessary to increase the sample of known objects by performing the detailed studies on the possible candidates to make a definite conclusion about their nature and evolution. Such peculiar systems help our understanding of galaxy formation in general, since they represent the extreme case, providing clues on formation mechanisms. In our paper, we presented a photometric study of a galaxy resembling Hoag’s Object with a complete detached outer ring. Although its resembles Hoag’s Object, it has not yet been described in the literature. We therefore performed surface photometry of the object by using near-UV, optical and near-IR data. This work revealed for the first time that the central elliptical component has two axisymmetric and fairly round rings, and no signs of a bar or stellar disk. By constructing the observed spectral energy distribution (SED), we recovered the stellar population properties of the galaxy components, and found different formation histories for the rings. // The goal of this recent project was to conduct a census of supermassive black holes (SMBHs) in the Universe, estimating their masses to determine how they grow and evolve over time. A robust SMBH mass function (BHMF) is important because it helps to describe the evolution of the SMBH distribution and provides important constraints on the co-evolution of the quasar and black hole populations, thus improving our understanding of the accretion history of the Universe. Although progress has been made toward developing a BHMF, the literature reported inconsistencies related to the lower-mass end of the BHMF. Therefore, we estimated the BHMF for early and late type galaxies in the nearby universe, established from a volume-limited nearly complete sample. // // A list of possible intermediate-mass black hole candidates has been recently reported by Graham & Scott (2013), and motivated a collaborative project in search of IMBHs in nearby low-luminosity AGN (LLAGN) and dwarf galaxies. // // During my graduate studies, I was involved in a large scale project related to physics education at Texas Tech University. My role was to collect data in all of the sections of both the large algebra- and calculus-based introductory courses. // // // // // // // // // // // // Besiktas Ataturk Anatolian High School; University of Minnesota-Twin Cities; Bilkent University; University of Chicago; Texas Tech University; University of Arizona; Dartmouth College; University of Arkansas at Little Rock // Dr. Burçin Mutlu-Pakdil is a dedicated astrophysicist with a focus on studying peculiar objects in the Universe, particularly non-barred ringed galaxies like Hoag's Object. Her research delves into the internal dynamics of galaxies, accretion mechanisms, and galaxy formation processes. Dr. Mutlu-Pakdil's work includes conducting detailed photometric studies of galaxies to uncover their unique features and understand their evolution. She has also contributed to projects involving the census of supermassive black holes and the search for intermediate-mass black hole candidates in low-luminosity AGN and dwarf galaxies. With a background in physics education, Dr. Mutlu-Pakdil has a diverse skill set that enriches her contributions to the field of astrophysics. // I am a lead member of several ambitious imaging surveys, and use observations of small and faint galaxies to study dark matter and galaxy formation. // Dr. Burçin Mutlu-Pakdil is an accomplished astrophysicist and Assistant Professor at Dartmouth College. Her research is centered on investigating unique galaxies, such as the rare double-ringed elliptical galaxy known as Burin's Galaxy, and non-barred ringed galaxies like Hoag's Object. Dr. Mutlu-Pakdil's work delves into the formation, evolution, and internal dynamics of galaxies, shedding light on accretion mechanisms and galaxy evolution processes. She is actively engaged in projects involving the census of supermassive black holes and the search for intermediate-mass black hole candidates in low-luminosity AGN and dwarf galaxies. With a strong commitment to STEM education and diversity, particularly for women and minorities, Dr. Mutlu-Pakdil aims to inspire and empower individuals to pursue careers in science. // Astrophysicist // Burçin is currently an NSF & KICP Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Chicago. She has been honored as a 2018 Ted Fellow and 2020 TED Senior Fellow, featured in National Geographic as a “woman of impact”, named a 2019 AAAS IF/THEN Ambassador (an award meant to increase the visibility of women leaders in STEM careers on the national stage), and featured in a Science Friday film documentary, “Breakthrough: Portraits Of Women In Science”. She spends most of her time searching for hierarchical structure at the scale of dwarf galaxies as a novel test of the Cold Dark Matter paradigm. She uses data gathered in a large range of wavelengths from premier telescopes worldwide and wants to learn more about how the Universe came to be the way it is today. Mutlu-Pakdil's findings have been featured by CNN, Science Daily, Astronomy Magazine, Independent and MPR News, among many others. Damon Brown wrote in his regular Inc. Magazine online column: “Many organizations are dedicated to filling the STEM pipeline with more girls and women. Others are supporting the cause by being an example. TED Fellow Burçin is representing by being one of the most notable astrophysicists today.” // What's it like to discover a galaxy -- and have it named after you? Astrophysicist and TED Fellow Burçin Mutlu-Pakdil lets us know in this quick talk about her team's surprising discovery of a mysterious new galaxy type. // Dr. Burçin Mutlu-Pakdil is an accomplished astrophysicist and Assistant Professor at Dartmouth College. Her research is centered on investigating unique galaxies, such as the rare double-ringed elliptical galaxy known as Burin's Galaxy, and non-barred ringed galaxies like Hoag's Object. Dr. Mutlu-Pakdil's work delves into the formation, evolution, and internal dynamics of galaxies, shedding light on accretion mechanisms and galaxy evolution processes. She is actively engaged in projects involving the census of supermassive black holes and the search for intermediate-mass black hole candidates in low-luminosity AGN and dwarf galaxies. With a strong commitment to STEM education and diversity, particularly for women and minorities, Dr. Mutlu-Pakdil aims to inspire and empower individuals to pursue careers in science. // Astrophysicist // technology, minorities, galaxies, education, paper, dark matter, data, research, electric, observer, telescopes, women, stem, data analysis, electric distribution, documentary, girls, nature, science, astrophysicist // Hanover|Chicago|United States|New Hampshire|Illinois

Hanover|Chicago|United States|New Hampshire|Illinois

2015

Choreographer + dancer // Choreographer fusing dance and social commentary to explore race, sexuality and femininity. // www.camilleabrown.org // Inspired by the events of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, TED Fellow Camille A. Brown choreographed "New Second Line," a celebration of the culture of New Orleans and the perseverance of Black people in the midst of devastation. The performance borrows its name from the energetic, spirited people who follow the traditional brass band parades for weddings, social events and, most notably, funerals in New Orleans. "It honors our ability to rise and keep rising," Brown says. (Music includes "New Second Line" by Los Hombres Calientes featuring Kermit Ruffins) // Why do we dance? African-American social dances started as a way for enslaved Africans to keep cultural traditions alive and retain a sense of inner freedom. They remain an affirmation of identity and independence. In this electric demonstration, packed with live performances, choreographer, educator and TED Fellow Camille A. Brown explores what happens when communities let loose and express themselves by dancing together. // www.camilleabrown.org // Choreographer + dancer // hurricanes, electric, extreme weather

Creativity, Extreme Photography, Exploration, creativity, Polar Environments, Master of Light, explorer

2013, 2011

Ireland

Camille Seaman is a photographer known for her captivating work capturing the beauty and changing landscapes of Earth's polar regions. Her photographs, featured in various publications, showcase the dramatic and sublime nature of weather phenomena and icebergs. Seaman's images convey a deep connection to nature, emphasizing the importance of preserving these environments. Through exhibitions, books, and speaking engagements, she shares her unique perspective and experiences, highlighting the intricate relationship between humans and the natural world. // My aim is to inspire, to encourage humanity to understand it's interconnectedness to all things. That we are not separate from Nature. // Camille Seaman is a photographer renowned for her compelling work capturing the mesmerizing landscapes of Earth's polar regions. Through her visually striking photographs, she skillfully portrays the beauty and dynamism of weather phenomena and icebergs, emphasizing the fragile yet awe-inspiring nature of these environments. Seaman's artistry not only showcases the magnificence of the natural world but also serves as a poignant reminder of the urgent need for environmental conservation. By sharing her unique perspective through exhibitions, books, and public speaking engagements, she aims to foster a deeper understanding of humanity's interconnectedness with nature, encouraging a sense of stewardship towards our planet. // Photographer // A Native American photographer whose work captures the harsh beauty of remote Arctic landscapes // Camille Seaman was born in 1969 to a Native American (Shinnecock tribe) father and African American mother. She graduated in 1992 from the State University of New York at Purchase, where she studied photography with Jan Groover and has since taken master workshops with Steve McCurry, Sebastiao Salgado, and Paul Fusco. Her photographs have been published in National Geographic Magazine, Italian Geo, The New York TimesSunday magazine, Newsweek, Outside, Zeit Wissen, Mens Journal, Camera Arts, Issues, PDN, and American Photo among many others, She frequently leads photographic and self-publishing workshops. Her photographs have received many awards including: a National Geographic Award, 2006; and the Critical Mass Top Monograph Award, 2007. She is a TED Senior Fellow (2013) as well as a Stanford Knight Fellow 2013-14. // Photographer Camille Seaman has been chasing storms for 5 years. In this talk she shows stunning, surreal photos of the heavens in tumult. // Photographer Camille Seaman shoots icebergs, showing the world the complex beauty of these massive, ancient chunks of ice. Dive in to her photo slideshow, "The Last Iceberg." // Camille Seaman is a photographer renowned for her compelling work capturing the mesmerizing landscapes of Earth's polar regions. Through her visually striking photographs, she skillfully portrays the beauty and dynamism of weather phenomena and icebergs, emphasizing the fragile yet awe-inspiring nature of these environments. Seaman's artistry not only showcases the magnificence of the natural world but also serves as a poignant reminder of the urgent need for environmental conservation. By sharing her unique perspective through exhibitions, books, and public speaking engagements, she aims to foster a deeper understanding of humanity's interconnectedness with nature, encouraging a sense of stewardship towards our planet. // Photographer // extreme photography, nature, exploration, climate, arctic, climate change, sustainability, weather, antarctica, polar environments, explorer, hurricanes, polar photography, creativity, storms, hurricanes and tornadoes, master of light, extreme weather // Denmark|Ireland|Kilkee|√òlgod|Earth's Polar Regions

Denmark|Ireland|Kilkee|√òlgod|Earth's Polar Regions

Art (paint, sketch), Film, Innovation and culture, Safety and Technology, Urban Art, science - nanotechnolology, chemistry & biotech, science and development

2010

Mexico

Arts + science collaborator // I'm Mexican and I live a rather nomadic life working in 4 continents, with projects that relate to science and to art. Recently awarded the TED Fellowship (TEDGlobal 2010) I like to participate in the empowerment of marginalized societies particularly in developing countries. My spectrum of applications is wide and range from molecular biology to urban art. The common grounds for my projects are the culture, community and heterogeneity as a base for creation and innovation. I am mostly based in Chile, the Basque Country and Mexico but work constantly in South America (Brazil, Bolivia) West Africa (Benin, Mali), South East Asia (Malaysia, Philippines) and the Pacific Islands (Solomon Islands). <br/><br/> I hold an MSc in Biochemistry and Food Science from INSA, France with a specialization in post genomics. I have worked in scientific research institutions both in France and New Zealand. As a research associate for the University of Canterbury from 2004-2008 I was involved in projects related to molecular biology of horizontal gene transfer and developing capacity on the risk assessment of genetically modified organisms. Since then I've been working as an independent consultant in biosafety, biodiversity and global issues and I participate as an invited speaker in a number of public seminars, conferences, courses, UN events and media interviews around the world.<br/><br/> Since 2005 I have participated in developing strategies for low cost approaches to molecular biology and since 2007 I have been involved in their application for monitoring of global changes in the form of low cost DNA analysis units used by communities in different parts of the globe. This work has been inspiration for the long feature documentary “Autrement” which I have co-directed in 2009 and that is currently at the post production stage (http://www.autrement.taleo-initiative.org). In 2008 I founded Taleo Initiative (www.taleo-initiative.org) as an idealized system where ideas on global challenges can be conceptualized through observation and alternative thinking. A “tankette” with multidisciplinary actions in the fields of environment, art, science, health and education among others. The same year I founded GKo Gallery (www.gko-gallery.com) as an experimental space for urban art creation in the Basque Country, where I constantly participate as a curator, co-manager and project coordinator. In 2011 I have opened another wing for GKo in Santiago, Chile in order to enhance exhibition, projects and exchange related to urban contemporary art in South America. Since 2012 I held a position as Head of Engineering Innovation at the Universidad del Desarrollo (Chile) where I´m also a professor in interdisciplinary innovation and critical understanding of advanced technology. // I'm Mexican and I live a rather nomadic life working in 4 continents, with projects that relate to science and to art. Recently awarded the TED Fellowship (TEDGlobal 2010) I like to participate in the empowerment of marginalized societies particularly in developing countries. My spectrum of applications is wide and range from molecular biology to urban art. The common grounds for my projects are the culture, community and heterogeneity as a base for creation and innovation. I am mostly based in Argentina, the Basque Country and Mexico but work constantly in South America (Brazil, Bolivia) West Africa (Benin, Mali), South East Asia (Malaysia, Philippines) and the Pacific Islands (Solomon Islands). I hold an MSc in Biochemistry and Food Science from INSA, France with a specialization in post genomics. I have worked in scientific research institutions both in France and New Zealand. As a research associate for the University of Canterbury from 2004-2008 I was involved in projects related to molecular biology of horizontal gene transfer and developing capacity on the risk assessment of genetically modified organisms. Since then I've been working as an independent consultant in biosafety, biodiversity and global issues and I participate as an invited speaker in a number of public seminars, conferences, courses and media interviews around the world. Since 2005 I have participated in developing strategies for low cost approaches to molecular biology and since 2007 I have been involved in their application for monitoring of global changes in the form of low cost DNA analysis units used by communities in different parts of the globe. This work has been inspiration for the long feature documentary “Autrement” which I have co-directed in 2009 and that is currently at the post production stage (http://www.autrement.taleo-initiative.org). In 2008 I founded Taleo Initiative (www.taleo-initiative.org) as an idealized system where ideas on global challenges can be conceptualized through observation and alternative thinking. A “tankette” with multidisciplinary actions in the fields of environment, art, science, health and education among others. The same year I founded GKo Gallery (www.gko-gallery.com) as an experimental space for art creation in the Basque Country, where I constanty participate as a curator, co-manager and project coordinator. // I'm Mexican and I live a rather nomadic life working in 4 continents, with projects that relate to science and to art. Recently awarded the TED Fellowship (TEDGlobal 2010) I like to participate in the empowerment of marginalized societies particularly in developing countries. My spectrum of applications is wide and range from molecular biology to urban art. The common grounds for my projects are the culture, community and heterogeneity as a base for creation and innovation. I am mostly based in Argentina, the Basque Country and Mexico but work constantly in South America (Brazil, Bolivia) West Africa (Benin, Mali), South East Asia (Malaysia, Philippines) and the Pacific Islands (Solomon Islands). I hold an MSc in Biochemistry and Food Science from INSA, France with a specialization in post genomics. I have worked in scientific research institutions both in France and New Zealand. As a research associate for the University of Canterbury from 2004-2008 I was involved in projects related to molecular biology of horizontal gene transfer and developing capacity on the risk assessment of genetically modified organisms. Since then I've been working as an independent consultant in biosafety, biodiversity and global issues and I participate as an invited speaker in a number of public seminars, conferences, courses and media interviews around the world. Since 2005 I have participated in developing strategies for low cost approaches to molecular biology and since 2007 I have been involved in their application for monitoring of global changes in the form of low cost DNA analysis units used by communities in different parts of the globe. This work has been inspiration for the long feature documentary “Autrement” which I have co-directed in 2009 and that is currently at the post production stage (http://www.autrement.taleo-initiative.org). In 2008 I founded Taleo Initiative (www.taleo-initiative.org) as an idealized system where ideas on global challenges can be conceptualized through observation and alternative thinking. A “tankette” with multidisciplinary actions in the fields of environment, art, science, health and education among others. The same year I founded GKo Gallery (www.gko-gallery.com) as an experimental space for art creation in the Basque Country, where I constanty participate as a curator, co-manager and project coordinator. // Arts + science collaborator // technology, education, biodiversity, urban, research, developing countries, film, monitoring, food science, art (paint, safety and technology, marginalized, biotech, sketch), risk assessment, documentary, chemistry & biotech, urban art, empowerment, science, food, innovation and culture, low-cost, science - nanotechnolology, paint, ecology, science and development // Mexico|Mexico City

Mexico|Mexico City

Civic health, Civic spirituality, Communication, Community Development, Design, Emotional health, Public Art, Public spaces, Urban Planning

2011, 2009

United States

Candy Chang is an American artist known for her work in uncovering psychological layers within communities. Her practice involves creating installations that gather handwritten reflections from the public, resulting in paintings and videos that reflect desires, sorrows, hopes, and courage shared by individuals. Through her projects, she challenges norms of visibility and offers new modes of communal expression. Some of her notable works include participatory installations like "Before I Die" and "After the End," which provide spaces for contemplation and mourning. Chang's art merges public engagement, urban design, and community interaction, emphasizing common human experiences and emotions. // In an age of increasing loneliness, polarization, and judgment, how can our shared spaces support a sense of belonging and interconnectedness, which are vital for civic life? My work uncovers the psychological layers within communities. This includes public rituals through installations that collect thousands of handwritten reflections from people, and paintings and videos generated from this material. Testimonies of desire, dread, sorrow, hope, and courage are surfaced in shared spaces that challenge norms of visibility and offer new modes of communion. // Candy Chang is an American artist whose work delves into the psychological depths of communities, uncovering shared desires, sorrows, hopes, and courage through public installations. By creating spaces for communal reflection and expression, Chang challenges societal norms of visibility and fosters new forms of community interaction. Her projects, such as "Before I Die" and "After the End," invite public participation and contemplation, merging art with urban design and emphasizing common human experiences and emotions. Through her art, Chang addresses themes of belonging, interconnectedness, and civic engagement in a world marked by loneliness and polarization. // Artist + designer + urban planner // Candy Chang is an artist who is passionate about the ways our public spaces can help us make sense of our communities and ourselves. Recent projects include Before I Die, a global art project that invites people to reflect and share their personal aspirations in public space. She is a TED Senior Fellow, an Urban Innovation Fellow, and was named a “Live Your Best Life” Local Hero by Oprah Magazine. See more at candychang.com. // Through the activation of public spaces around the world, Taiwanese-American artist Candy Chang creates installations and multi-disciplinary artworks that envision the future of ritual in an increasingly alienating world. Her practice includes participatory installations of anonymous, handwritten reflections, as well as reproductions of these reflections through video and mixed media. She is most known for her participatory public artwork Before I Die, which reimagines how the walls of our cities can help us grapple with mortality and meaning as a community today. Over 5,000 Before I Die walls have been created by communities in over 75 counties, and The Atlantic called it “one of the most creative community projects ever.” She is interested in the future of ritual in public life and merging traditional Asian arts with the modern psyche. She is caretaker of over one million handwritten anxieties, hopes, pains, and moments of grace in the early 21st century. // In her New Orleans neighborhood, artist and TED Fellow Candy Chang turned an abandoned house into a giant chalkboard asking a fill-in-the-blank question: "Before I die I want to ___." Her neighbors' answers -- surprising, poignant, funny -- became an unexpected mirror for the community. (What's your answer?) // Candy Chang is an American artist whose work delves into the psychological depths of communities, uncovering shared desires, sorrows, hopes, and courage through public installations. By creating spaces for communal reflection and expression, Chang challenges societal norms of visibility and fosters new forms of community interaction. Her projects, such as "Before I Die" and "After the End," invite public participation and contemplation, merging art with urban design and emphasizing common human experiences and emotions. Through her art, Chang addresses themes of belonging, interconnectedness, and civic engagement in a world marked by loneliness and polarization. // Artist + designer + urban planner // community projects, urban design, civic spirituality, participatory, design, civic health, community development, urban planning, cities, communication, public art, urban, art, emotional health, public spaces // USA|New Orleans|New York|Ohio|United States|Columbus|Louisiana

USA|New Orleans|New York|Ohio|United States|Columbus|Louisiana

2017

Zimbabwe

Comedian // Comedian // Victoria Falls|Zimbabwe|Matabeleland North Province

Victoria Falls|Zimbabwe|Matabeleland North Province

Biomedical research, Brains, Opera, Writing, classical music

2012

Neuroscientist + writer // I am a neuroscience PhD candidate at Columbia University, and the author of Portraits of the Mind. I has written for The New York Times, Le Figaro, The Huffington Post, Science Magazine, Scientific American, Design Observer, LiveScience, Boing Boing, Commentaire, and cofounded NeuWrite, a collaborative working group for scientists, writers, and those in between. I host a radio show on WKCR 89.9FM, which focuses on opera, classical music, and their relationship to the brain. Currently I live in New York City and work on microanatomy and electrophysiology of rodent somatosensory cortex in the Bruno laboratory at Columbia University Medical Center. // Carl Schoonover is a neuroscience PhD candidate at Columbia University, and the author of Portraits of the Mind. He has written for The New York Times, Le Figaro, The Huffington Post, Science Magazine, Scientific American, Design Observer, LiveScience, Boing Boing, Commentaire, and cofounded NeuWrite, a collaborative working group for scientists, writers, and those in between. He hosts a radio show on WKCR 89.9FM, which focuses on opera, classical music, and their relationship to the brain. He currently lives in New York City and works on microanatomy and electrophysiology of rodent somatosensory cortex in the Bruno laboratory at Columbia University Medical Center. He is represented by The Wylie Agency. // There have been remarkable advances in understanding the brain, but how do you actually study the neurons inside it? Using gorgeous imagery, neuroscientist and TED Fellow Carl Schoonover shows the tools that let us see inside our brains. // Carl Schoonover is a neuroscience PhD candidate at Columbia University, and the author of Portraits of the Mind. He has written for The New York Times, Le Figaro, The Huffington Post, Science Magazine, Scientific American, Design Observer, LiveScience, Boing Boing, Commentaire, and cofounded NeuWrite, a collaborative working group for scientists, writers, and those in between. He hosts a radio show on WKCR 89.9FM, which focuses on opera, classical music, and their relationship to the brain. He currently lives in New York City and works on microanatomy and electrophysiology of rodent somatosensory cortex in the Bruno laboratory at Columbia University Medical Center. He is represented by The Wylie Agency. // Neuroscientist + writer // research, classical music, design, science, biomedical research, brains, writing, opera

Collaborate/Co-Create/Cross-edit/Communicate, Eco-homes, Open Source Hardware, Smart Materials

2012

United States

Open-source advocate + researcher // Portuguese open source advocate, maker, and research scholar. Catarina co-founded Open Materials (do-it-yourself smart materials), Everywhere Tech (open source technology transfer), and AltLab (Lisbon's hackerspace). She has taught numerous hands-on workshops on hi-tech materials and simple circuitry with the goal of encouraging people with little to no science background to take a proactive interest in science, technology and knowledge-sharing. Previously, she co-chaired the Open Hardware Summit 2012, served on the board of directors of the Open Source Hardware Association, taught as an adjunct faculty member at ITP-NYU, and was a fellow of the National Science and Technology Foundation of Portugal. Catarina is wrapping up her PhD dissertation on the social impact of open and collaborative practices for the development of physical goods and technologies. She is currently a visiting scholar at ITP-NYU, Research Chair at the Open Source Hardware Association, TED Fellow, and member of NYC Resistor. // Catarina is a maker of things, a research scholar, and an open source advocate. She co-founded the Open Building Institute (open source eco-housing), Open Materials (do-it-yourself smart materials) and AltLab (Lisbon's hackerspace). She researches, designs and teaches hands-on workshops on low-cost eco-house building with the goal of encouraging people to actively participate in the creation of their living environment. Previously, she co-chaired the Open Hardware Summit 2012, served on the board of directors of the Open Source Hardware Association, taught as an adjunct faculty member at ITP-NYU, was a fellow of the National Science and Technology Foundation of Portugal and a member of NYC Resistor. Catarina holds a PhD in communication sciences and her research focuses on the social impact of open and collaborative practices for the development of physical goods and technologies. She is currently the executive director of the Open Building Institute, Research Chair at the Open Source Hardware Association, and a TED Fellow. In 2013 Catarina married TED fellow and open source advocate Marcin Jakubowski. // Ink that conducts electricity; a window that turns from clear to opaque at the flip of a switch; a jelly that makes music. All this stuff exists, and Catarina Mota says: It's time to play with it. Mota leads us on a tour of surprising and cool new materials, and suggests that the way we'll figure out what they're good for is to experiment, tinker and have fun. // Catarina is a maker of things, a research scholar, and an open source advocate. She co-founded the Open Building Institute (open source eco-housing), Open Materials (do-it-yourself smart materials) and AltLab (Lisbon's hackerspace). She researches, designs and teaches hands-on workshops on low-cost eco-house building with the goal of encouraging people to actively participate in the creation of their living environment. Previously, she co-chaired the Open Hardware Summit 2012, served on the board of directors of the Open Source Hardware Association, taught as an adjunct faculty member at ITP-NYU, was a fellow of the National Science and Technology Foundation of Portugal and a member of NYC Resistor. Catarina holds a PhD in communication sciences and her research focuses on the social impact of open and collaborative practices for the development of physical goods and technologies. She is currently the executive director of the Open Building Institute, Research Chair at the Open Source Hardware Association, and a TED Fellow. In 2013 Catarina married TED fellow and open source advocate Marcin Jakubowski. // Open-source advocate + researcher // research, open source, technology, open source hardware, science, electricity, advocacy, eco-homes, smart materials, low-cost, communication, collaborate/co-create/cross-edit/communicate, hardware // Missouri|Maysville|United States|USA

Missouri|Maysville|United States|USA

2014

United States

Neuroscientist // A South African-born neuroscientist who is working with the US government to contain biological, chemical and nuclear weapons. She recently co-founded BluePrint International, which uses technology to overcome complex social problems in developing countries, like improving the logistics of vaccine delivery. // Originally from South Africa, Dr. Catharine Young holds a doctorate degree in Biomedical Sciences and currently serves in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Here she works to advance the Cancer Moonshot - The President and First Lady’s mission to decrease the cancer death rate by 50% over the next 25 years. Her focus on cancer began with serving as the Senior Director of Science Policy at the Biden Cancer Initiative (BCI), a non-profit established in 2017 by then former Vice President Biden, leading efforts to bring together the biotech, technology, science, and academic fields to drive innovative solutions and breakthroughs against cancer. Catharine then served as the Executive Director of a Rare Cancer Advocacy organization, where she advanced policy reform and awareness for all rare cancers. Prior to BCI, Catharine served as the Senior Science and Innovation Policy Advisor and Head of the DC team for the Foreign Ministry of the UK. Following her Postdoctoral training at Cornell University in Biomedical Engineering, Catharine was selected as an American Association for the Advancement of Science, Science and Technology Policy Fellow in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Defense Programs. Here she helped lead international engagements on eliminating biological weapons, improving biosafety and biosecurity, and establishing and enhancing biosurveillance capacity, and assisted with the DoD’s response to the Ebola outbreak in Western Africa, which she served during the Obama Administration. Awards include being selected as a TED Fellow, a New Voices Fellow of the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine, a Presidential Leadership Scholar, and Social Enablers top 100 most inspiring social entrepreneurs. Catharine is an advocate for women in STEM and has been a contributor to major social and media networks including TED-Ed, the Guardian and the UK Science and Innovation Network. // Originally from South Africa, Dr. Catharine Young holds a doctorate degree in Biomedical Sciences and currently serves in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Here she works to advance the Cancer Moonshot - The President and First Lady’s mission to decrease the cancer death rate by 50% over the next 25 years. Her focus on cancer began with serving as the Senior Director of Science Policy at the Biden Cancer Initiative (BCI), a non-profit established in 2017 by then former Vice President Biden, leading efforts to bring together the biotech, technology, science, and academic fields to drive innovative solutions and breakthroughs against cancer. Catharine then served as the Executive Director of a Rare Cancer Advocacy organization, where she advanced policy reform and awareness for all rare cancers. Prior to BCI, Catharine served as the Senior Science and Innovation Policy Advisor and Head of the DC team for the Foreign Ministry of the UK. Following her Postdoctoral training at Cornell University in Biomedical Engineering, Catharine was selected as an American Association for the Advancement of Science, Science and Technology Policy Fellow in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Defense Programs. Here she helped lead international engagements on eliminating biological weapons, improving biosafety and biosecurity, and establishing and enhancing biosurveillance capacity, and assisted with the DoD’s response to the Ebola outbreak in Western Africa, which she served during the Obama Administration. Awards include being selected as a TED Fellow, a New Voices Fellow of the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine, a Presidential Leadership Scholar, and Social Enablers top 100 most inspiring social entrepreneurs. Catharine is an advocate for women in STEM and has been a contributor to major social and media networks including TED-Ed, the Guardian and the UK Science and Innovation Network. // Neuroscientist // technology, developing countries, biosecurity, nuclear weapons, science, biotech, entrepreneurship, policy, advocacy, nuclear, logistics, government, job skills training, women, stem // Washington|United States|District of Columbia

Washington|United States|District of Columbia

Advocacy, civil rights, free speech, law, national security, policing, public policy, surveillance, technology

2014

United States

University of Virginia; Turun yliopisto; Stanford University; Turun yliopisto - University of Turku; White House Domestic Policy Council; UC Berkeley; Stanford University Law School

Catherine Crump is the Director of the Samuelson Law, Technology & Public Policy Clinic at UC Berkeley School of Law. Her work focuses on civil liberties advocacy, particularly in protecting privacy and free speech in the face of increasing surveillance. She has litigated cases related to government use of social media information, electronic surveillance, and court orders affecting online content. Crump has testified before Congress and other legislative bodies on issues such as cell phone tracking and national security surveillance. Her scholarly work addresses the regulation of surveillance technology, emphasizing local democratic control. With a background at the American Civil Liberties Union, Crump has been involved in significant legal challenges and authored influential reports on privacy issues. She is a Stanford University graduate and has received recognition for her contributions to the public interest. // University of Virginia; Turun yliopisto; Stanford University; Turun yliopisto - University of Turku; White House Domestic Policy Council; UC Berkeley; Stanford University Law School // I work to ensure that technology is used to strengthen rather than diminish civil rights and liberties. I focus often on the criminal legal system, where there are fewer protections than expected to ensure technology is accurate and safe. // Catherine Crump is a dedicated civil liberties advocate and Director of the Samuelson Law, Technology & Public Policy Clinic at UC Berkeley School of Law. Her expertise lies in safeguarding privacy and free speech rights amidst growing surveillance practices. With a background at the American Civil Liberties Union, Crump has actively engaged in impactful legal challenges and authored influential reports on privacy issues. She has litigated cases concerning government use of social media data, electronic surveillance, and online content regulation. Crump's scholarly work delves into the regulation of surveillance technology, emphasizing the importance of local democratic control. Her advocacy extends to testifying before legislative bodies on critical issues like cell phone tracking and national security surveillance, aiming to ensure that technology upholds civil rights and liberties, particularly within the criminal legal system. // Attorney + privacy advocate // A civil liberties lawyer whose work focuses on combating government surveillance and protecting the free speech rights of political protesters. She has filed cases challenging the NSA and the Department of Homeland security. // I am an Assistant Clinical Professor of Law and Associate Director of the Samuelson Law, Technology & Public Policy Clinic, at Berkeley Law School. I'm an experienced litigator specializing in constitutional matters, and have represented a broad range of clients seeking to vindicate their First and Fourth Amendment rights. I also have extensive experience litigating to compel the disclosure of government records under the Freedom of Information Act. My primary interest is the impact of new technologies on civil liberties. Representative matters include serving as counsel in the ACLU’s challenge to the National Security Agency’s mass collection of Americans’ call records; representing artists, media outlets and others challenging a federal internet censorship law, and representing a variety of clients seeking to invalidate the government’s policy of conducting suspicionless searches of laptops and other electronic devices at the international border. Prior to coming to Berkeley, I was a staff attorney at the ACLU for nearly nine years. // A very unsexy-sounding piece of technology could mean that the police know where you go, with whom, and when: the automatic license plate reader. These cameras are innocuously placed all across small-town America to catch known criminals, but as lawyer and TED Fellow Catherine Crump shows, the data they collect in aggregate could have disastrous consequences for everyone the world over. // Catherine Crump is a dedicated civil liberties advocate and Director of the Samuelson Law, Technology & Public Policy Clinic at UC Berkeley School of Law. Her expertise lies in safeguarding privacy and free speech rights amidst growing surveillance practices. With a background at the American Civil Liberties Union, Crump has actively engaged in impactful legal challenges and authored influential reports on privacy issues. She has litigated cases concerning government use of social media data, electronic surveillance, and online content regulation. Crump's scholarly work delves into the regulation of surveillance technology, emphasizing the importance of local democratic control. Her advocacy extends to testifying before legislative bodies on critical issues like cell phone tracking and national security surveillance, aiming to ensure that technology upholds civil rights and liberties, particularly within the criminal legal system. // Attorney + privacy advocate // technology, public policy, policing, rights, national security, law, policy, advocacy, free speech, government, data, civil rights, surveillance, disclosures, public police // California|Berkeley|United States|USA

California|Berkeley|United States|USA

Art, Construction/Design, Design, Design Strategy, Ocean, Sailing, martial arts

2011, 2010

Singapore

Inventor + environmentalist // Cesar Minoru Harada 原田 実 (29) is an French-Japanese inventor and entrepreneur. 
Cesar invented Protei, a ground-breaking sailing technology. Cesar is also the general coordinator of the future International Ocean Station and oil spill remediation robotics. Cesar moved back from New Orleans - where he was studying the oil spill - back to London where he set up the HQ of Protei as a revolutionary sailing technology. Cesar is now teaching Masters in Design & Environment at Goldsmiths University London. Cesar recently went to Japan to study radioactivity along the eastern coast and hope to come back soon with Protei to measure radioactivity in the Pacific. Similarly Cesar wants to use Protei to study Plastic debris in the oceans and red tides along the coasts of Mexico. Former project leader at MIT in Boston USA, Cesar graduated form the Royal College of Arts Design Interactions in London. He worked at the Southampton University Hydrodynamics laboratory on wave energy. Cesar also studied Industrial design at the ENSCI (les Ateliers Paris) and Animation film at ENSAD (Arts Decoratifs de Paris). His films, performances and installations have been participating many festivals and events in the USA, Japan, France, Greece, Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Russia, Mexico, Germany … He lectured at V2_ Rotterdam, Barbican London, CCCB Barcelona, Goldsmiths University London, Carnegie Mellon Pittsburgh, MIT Media Lab Cambridge, National Institute of Architecture of the Netherlands... // MA Design Interactions, Royal College of Art; MA Animation Film, École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs. Cesar Jung-Harada is an Associate Professor at the Business, Communication and Design Cluster at SIT. He teaches innovation, design thinking, and social entrepreneurship, and mentors ocean engineering projects. Cesar was educated at the Ecole Boulle in Paris, obtained his first Master's from the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Animation Film, and his second Master's degree in Design Interactions from the Royal College of Arts in London. Cesar was a Researcher and Project Leader at MIT Senseable City Lab in the USA. Cesar was trained in Design Thinking by George Kembel (co-founder of Stanford d-School), Rapid Prototyping by Tom Chi (co-founder of Google X), and entrepreneurship by Daniel Epstein (Forbes: Top 30 Impact Entrepreneurs). Cesar is the Founder and former Director of "MakerBay", a Hong Kong network of innovation centres. Cesar is the Founder and CEO of the ocean robotic startup "Scoutbots" developing ocean sensors and transport technology to explore and protect the oceans, mostly known for the Open Source shape-shifting sailing robot "Protei" which won the StartmeupHK Grand Award. Cesar's work has been exhibited at the V&A in London, at the Musée des Arts et Métiers in Paris, and the team Open _Sailing he led won the Ars Electronica Golden Nica with the concept of the "International Ocean Station" in Austria. Cesar is a TED Senior Fellow and his most popular TED talk has more than 1.8 million views, translated into more than thirty languages. Cesar was the opening plenary speaker of the COP21 (2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference) about ocean innovation before French President Hollande, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon and Jack Ma. Cesar is a Trustee of the Board of Hamad Bin Khalifa University in Qatar and the Wyng Foundation in Hong Kong. Cesar's current research includes inclusive ocean innovation, impact invention, social innovation, critical and speculative design, ocean exploration and conservation technologies, and creative community building. // At the Harbour School in Hong Kong, TED Senior Fellow Cesar Harada teaches citizen science and invention to the next generation of environmentalists. He's moved his classroom into an industrial mega-space where imaginative kids work with wood, metal, chemistry, biology, optics and, occasionally, power tools to create solutions to the threats facing the world's oceans. There, he instills a universal lesson that his own parents taught him at a young age: "You can make a mess, but you have to clean up after yourself." // When TED Senior Fellow Cesar Harada heard about the devastating effects of the BP Oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010, he quit his dream job and moved to New Orleans to develop a more efficient way to soak up the oil. He designed a highly maneuverable, flexible boat capable of cleaning large tracts quickly. But rather than turn a profit, he has opted to open-source the design. // MA Design Interactions, Royal College of Art; MA Animation Film, École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs. Cesar Jung-Harada is an Associate Professor at the Business, Communication and Design Cluster at SIT. He teaches innovation, design thinking, and social entrepreneurship, and mentors ocean engineering projects. Cesar was educated at the Ecole Boulle in Paris, obtained his first Master's from the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Animation Film, and his second Master's degree in Design Interactions from the Royal College of Arts in London. Cesar was a Researcher and Project Leader at MIT Senseable City Lab in the USA. Cesar was trained in Design Thinking by George Kembel (co-founder of Stanford d-School), Rapid Prototyping by Tom Chi (co-founder of Google X), and entrepreneurship by Daniel Epstein (Forbes: Top 30 Impact Entrepreneurs). Cesar is the Founder and former Director of "MakerBay", a Hong Kong network of innovation centres. Cesar is the Founder and CEO of the ocean robotic startup "Scoutbots" developing ocean sensors and transport technology to explore and protect the oceans, mostly known for the Open Source shape-shifting sailing robot "Protei" which won the StartmeupHK Grand Award. Cesar's work has been exhibited at the V&A in London, at the Musée des Arts et Métiers in Paris, and the team Open _Sailing he led won the Ars Electronica Golden Nica with the concept of the "International Ocean Station" in Austria. Cesar is a TED Senior Fellow and his most popular TED talk has more than 1.8 million views, translated into more than thirty languages. Cesar was the opening plenary speaker of the COP21 (2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference) about ocean innovation before French President Hollande, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon and Jack Ma. Cesar is a Trustee of the Board of Hamad Bin Khalifa University in Qatar and the Wyng Foundation in Hong Kong. Cesar's current research includes inclusive ocean innovation, impact invention, social innovation, critical and speculative design, ocean exploration and conservation technologies, and creative community building. // Inventor + environmentalist // technology, martial arts, entrepreneurship, architecture, metals, led, construction/design, ocean, coastal, art, research, sailing, inclusion, mobility, climate, design, citizen scientist, design strategy, oceans, offshore oil spill, open source, robotics, plastic debris, sensor, industrial design, plastic, wood, science, transportation, cleaning agents, industrial, communication, energy, wave energy // Singapore

Singapore

19th century history, African American culture, African American history, LGBTQ+ culture, LGBTQIA+ rights, Slavery, black culture, black history, drag, education, history, human rights, journalism, lgbt, lgbt+, lgbtia+, lgbtq, lgbtq+, lgbtqia, media, media justice, queer, queer culture, queer history, racial justice, representation

2022

United States

Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts; The New York Times; Cape Argus; SF Weekly; University of Southern California Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism; Princeton University; The New York Sun; The American Academy in Berlin; Ancestry.com, UCSF Health, etc.; Hack Reactor; Oberlin College; The Graduate Center, City University of New York; TED Conferences; University of the Western Cape/Universiteit van Wes-Kaapland; Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism; Associated Press; International Center for Journalists (ICFJ); Publishers Weekly; Columbia University in the City of New York; Vibe Media; University of the Western Cape; U.S. News & World Report; KNWD 91.7 FM; The School for Field Studies/Centro de Estudios sobre Desarrollo Sostenible; The New York Times, The Guardian, MTV, Truthdig, etc.; Time Inc.: Entertainment Weekly, TIME For Kids, CNN, etc.; State University of New York; The Oberlin Review

Channing Joseph's website seems to have a technical issue as the message indicates that the visitor should not be seeing the current content and suggests clicking a link to access the homepage. // The organization featured in the article is focused on highlighting the forgotten history of William Dorsey Swann, who was born into slavery in 19th Century America and is recognized as the world's first self-described drag queen. LGBTQ+ historian Channing Joseph sheds light on Swann's story, showcasing one of the earliest efforts at queer resistance and liberation in America. // I produced "Octavia's Attic: ARTifacts From Our Possible Futures," an international exhibition celebrating Octavia E. Butler. The art -- accompanied by "Parables of the Future," a series of performances and lectures -- was highlighted on nationally known websites and on radio at KALW and KPFK. SF Weekly called it "genuinely breath-taking."Media Links:- http://www.sfweekly.com/exhibitionist/2016/02/15/latino-folk-art-george-takei-and-octavia-butler-three-cant-miss-exhibits- http://kalw.org/programs/sights-sounds#stream/0- https://www.flickr.com/photos/sflivewormsgallery/sets/72157664862459439- http://www.afropunk.com/profiles/blogs/feature-the-life-and-legacy-of-black-feminist-sci-fi-pioneer- http://blackgirlnerds.com/octavias-attic-artifacts-from-our-possible-futures/- https://soundcloud.com/loveofthenation/01282016-rootwork-edition-of-uprising // Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts; The New York Times; Cape Argus; SF Weekly; University of Southern California Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism; Princeton University; The New York Sun; The American Academy in Berlin; Ancestry.com, UCSF Health, etc.; Hack Reactor; Oberlin College; The Graduate Center, City University of New York; TED Conferences; University of the Western Cape/Universiteit van Wes-Kaapland; Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism; Associated Press; International Center for Journalists (ICFJ); Publishers Weekly; Columbia University in the City of New York; Vibe Media; University of the Western Cape; U.S. News & World Report; KNWD 91.7 FM; The School for Field Studies/Centro de Estudios sobre Desarrollo Sostenible; The New York Times, The Guardian, MTV, Truthdig, etc.; Time Inc.: Entertainment Weekly, TIME For Kids, CNN, etc.; State University of New York; The Oberlin Review // Channing Joseph is a creative professional with a strong background in producing international exhibitions and events. Notably, Channing curated "Octavia's Attic: ARTifacts From Our Possible Futures," a widely acclaimed exhibition celebrating the legacy of Octavia E. Butler. This project included a series of performances and lectures titled "Parables of the Future" that garnered national attention and praise. Channing's work has been featured on reputable platforms such as SF Weekly, KALW, and KPFK, showcasing a talent for creating engaging and thought-provoking cultural experiences. // My goal is to teach the world how Black LGBTQ+ pioneers have shaped American history in remarkable ways since the nation's founding. In doing so, I aim to correct the historical record, improve the way history is taught, and change public perceptions of Black LGBTQ+ people. // Channing Joseph is a creative professional and LGBTQ+ historian known for shedding light on forgotten histories and marginalized voices. With a focus on Black LGBTQ+ pioneers, Channing aims to correct historical narratives and reshape public perceptions through engaging exhibitions and events. Noteworthy projects include curating acclaimed exhibitions like "Octavia's Attic: ARTifacts From Our Possible Futures," which celebrate the legacies of figures like Octavia E. Butler. Through a blend of storytelling and cultural experiences, Channing Joseph strives to educate audiences about the significant contributions of Black LGBTQ+ individuals to American history, challenging conventional narratives and promoting inclusivity. // Author and queer culture historian // Channing Gerard Joseph (he/him or she/her) is an award-winning journalist and writer of creative nonfiction. He has earned global recognition for his research and writing on African-American LGBTQ+ culture. His groundbreaking work has garnered honors from the American Academy in Berlin, Harvard University's Nieman Foundation, Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism, the Whiting Foundation, the Leon Levy Center for Biography, and the Logan Nonfiction Program. Throughout his career, he has been a staff editor and writer at The New York Times, Associated Press, and elsewhere. His writing has appeared in The Nation, The New York Times, The International Herald Tribune, the Associated Press, The Oxford American, The Washington Post, The Guardian, The Atlantic, The New York Sun, Entertainment Weekly, U.S. News & World Report, Truthdig, CNN, MTV, and many other periodicals. A leading expert on race and sexuality, Joseph has appeared on the BBC and the CBC and in many other international news outlets. His historical findings have also been noted by the U.S. National Archives and the Smithsonian National Museum for African American History and Culture. He is the author of the forthcoming "House of Swann: Where Slaves Became Queens — and Changed the World" (Crown, U.S.; Picador, U.K.). Based on Joseph’s original research, the forthcoming book tells the untold life story of William Dorsey Swann, a formerly enslaved Black man who became the earliest-known American queer activist, the world's first-known self-described drag queen, and an early progenitor of contemporary queer ballroom culture. In the 1890s, Swann sought a presidential pardon after being arrested and convicted for holding a drag event — making him the earliest recorded American activist to take specific legal steps to defend the queer community and protest its unjust criminalization. In awarding him the 2019 Whiting Creative Nonfiction Grant, the prize jury wrote: “It is impossible not to be excited about Channing Gerard Joseph’s great feat of historical research: his discovery of William Dorsey Swann, a man born into slavery who went on to establish a culture of drag balls in post-Reconstructionist Washington not unlike those still thriving today, nearly 140 years later. This is crisp and evocative history that cuts across many different fields of inquiry in order to document a riveting story about the function and flourishing of beauty in marginalized communities. Joseph has a talent for accumulating witty, atmospheric details that together create an irresistibly immersive world. Through tireless archival work and in consultation with noted academics, Channing Gerard Joseph complicates and expands our understanding of the history of LGBTQ activism and African American history.” Joseph is queer and gender-expansive and uses he/him and she/her pronouns interchangeably. // Names like Bayard Rustin, Frances Thompson and William Dorsey Swann have been largely erased from US history, but they and other Black queer leaders played central roles in monumental movements like emancipation, civil rights and LGBTQ+ pride, among others. In this tribute to forgotten icons, queer culture historian and TED Fellow Channing Gerard Joseph shares their little-known stories, connecting the origins of drag in the 1880s to the present day and exploring the awesome power to choose how we define ourselves. // Channing Joseph is a creative professional and LGBTQ+ historian known for shedding light on forgotten histories and marginalized voices. With a focus on Black LGBTQ+ pioneers, Channing aims to correct historical narratives and reshape public perceptions through engaging exhibitions and events. Noteworthy projects include curating acclaimed exhibitions like "Octavia's Attic: ARTifacts From Our Possible Futures," which celebrate the legacies of figures like Octavia E. Butler. Through a blend of storytelling and cultural experiences, Channing Joseph strives to educate audiences about the significant contributions of Black LGBTQ+ individuals to American history, challenging conventional narratives and promoting inclusivity. // Author and queer culture historian // education, black history, marginalized communities, representation, research, lgbtq+ culture, activism, design, human rights, rights, queer culture, african american culture, queer history, marginalized, journalism, drag, civil rights, lgbtqia+ rights, history, law, media, african american history // DC|Los Angeles|USA|Princeton|New Jersey|Berlin|Germany|New York|California|Washington|United States

DC|Los Angeles|USA|Princeton|New Jersey|Berlin|Germany|New York|California|Washington|United States

Anthropology, activism, business, consulting, evidence-based strategy, evolution, learning, medicine, person-centered design, placebo effects, religion, religious gender inequality, speaking, women's rights

2009

United States

Cultural anthropologist // Chelsea is a PhD candidate at Boston University in biological and cultural anthropology studying the evolution and elicitation of placebo and nocebo effects in indigenous ritual healing ceremonies. She particularly focuses on the healing rituals of the Asante in Central Ghana whom she has conducted research with for over a 12 years. Chelsea is also a well known religious gender equality activist in the Mormon community, President of Mormons for ERA, co-founder of LDS WAVE (Women Advocating for Voice and Equality), and active participant in many LDS magazines, blogs, podcasts and conferences. She has participated in two TED events where she had the opportunity to speak about her research and how it applies to the everyday life of all people at both events. Due mainly to her exposure to TED, she has recently been expanding her research skills into the commercial world and is looking forward to collaborations with other TED fellows and participants. // Big, bold gender activism w/ serious business & academic chops. TED fellow. Kick-ass consultant. Mom. Applied anthropologist and Placebo expert. Speaking of.....want a pill? // How do we respect someone's religious beliefs, while also holding religion accountable for the damage those beliefs may cause? Chelsea Shields has a bold answer to this question. She was raised in the orthodox Mormon tradition, and she spent the early part of her life watching women be excluded from positions of importance within the LDS Church. Now, this anthropologist, activist and TED Fellow is working to reform her church's institutionalized gender inequality. "Religions can liberate or subjugate, they can empower or exploit, they can comfort or destroy," she says. "What is taught on the Sabbath leaks into our politics, our health policy, violence around the world." // Big, bold gender activism w/ serious business & academic chops. TED fellow. Kick-ass consultant. Mom. Applied anthropologist and Placebo expert. Speaking of.....want a pill? // Cultural anthropologist // violence, religious gender inequality, learning, placebo effects, evolution, equity, gender equity, gender inequality, medicine, research, activism, design, religion, women's rights, rights, policy, women, person-centered design, evidence-based strategy, gender, speaking, politics, consulting, indigenous, equality, accountability, inequality, business, anthropology // Utah|Salt Lake City|United States|USA

Utah|Salt Lake City|United States|USA

Communication, Emergency Response, Epidemiology, Health Advocacy, Job Skills Training, Policy & Governance, Public Health & Disease Control, Research, Risk Assessment, Technology & Data Analytics

2007

Switzerland

World Health Organization; Federal Government College Enugu; Health Protection Agency; Rubrecht-Karls University, Heidelberg, Germany; Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf; UK, Faculty of Public Health; University of Nigeria; Robert Koch Institute; Nigeria Health Watch; Nigeria Centre for Disease Control; EpiAfric; National Institute for Communicable Diseases

The World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters leadership team consists of individuals with diverse expertise and backgrounds. Dr. Michael Ryan, as the Executive Director of WHOs Health Emergencies Programme, leads the response to disease outbreaks and public health emergencies. Dr. Jeremy Farrar, the Chief Scientist, oversees the Science Division's work on health policies and services. Dr. Samira Asma, the Assistant Director-General for Data, Analytics and Delivery, ensures reliable health data is used to improve global health outcomes. Dr. Bruce Aylward, as the Assistant Director-General of the Universal Health Coverage, focuses on making primary health care accessible to all. Dr. Catharina Boehme, the Assistant Director-General of External Relations and Governance, leads strategic engagement and partnerships. Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu heads the WHO Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence. Dr. Ailan Li oversees efforts to promote better health through environmental and social interventions. Dr. Yukiko Nakatani manages equitable access to quality medicines and health products. Dr. Razia Pendse heads the Director-Generals Office, ensuring alignment within WHO. Dr. Jrme Salomon oversees technical programmes covering various health issues. Mr. Raul Thomas is responsible for WHO's budget, planning, and operations. // Chikwe Ihekweazu is a Nigerian epidemiologist and public health physician who has held various leadership positions in organizations such as the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). He has extensive experience in infectious disease epidemiology and has worked in different countries including Nigeria, South Africa, the UK, and Germany. During his tenure at NCDC, he transformed the agency into a world-class institution for disease control in Nigeria and Africa, overseeing the response to major outbreaks and establishing key initiatives such as the National Reference Laboratory and Public Health Emergency Operations Centres. Currently serving as the WHO's Assistant Director-General for Health Emergency Intelligence and Surveillance Systems, Ihekweazu leads the WHO Hub for Epidemic and Pandemic Intelligence, focusing on strengthening global pandemic and epidemic intelligence through collaboration with various stakeholders. He has received recognition for his contributions to public health, including prestigious awards and honorary doctorates. // Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu is an Assistant Director General at the World Health Organization (WHO), leading the WHO Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence. Prior to this, Dr Ihekweazu was the first Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and led the agency between July 2016 and October 2021. He acted as Interim Director of the West Africa Regional Centre for Surveillance and Disease Control from January to December 2017. Dr Ihekweazu trained as an infectious disease epidemiologist and has over 25 years’ experience working in senior public health and leadership positions in several National Public Health Institutes, including NCDC, South African National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), the UK's Health Protection Agency, and Germany’s Robert Koch Institute (RKI). Dr Ihekweazu has led several short-term engagements for WHO, mainly in response to major infectious disease outbreaks around the world. He was part of the first WHO COVID-19 international mission to China, in Februrary 2020. Dr Ihekweazu is a graduate of the College of Medicine, University of Nigeria and has a Masters in Public Health (MPH) from the Heinrich-Heine University, Dusseldorf, Germany. In 2003, he was awarded a Fellowship for the European Programme for Intervention Epidemiology Training (EPIET) and subsequently completed his Public Health specialisation in the UK. He is widely published in medical peer review journals. Dr Ihekweazu is on the board of the NGOs: African Society of Laboratory Medicine (ASLM), Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS), Public Health Foundation of Nigeria, Health Watch Foundation, Society for Family Health (SFH), Education as a Vaccine (EVA) and the Africa Policy Advisory Board of ONE. Dr Ihekweazu is a TED Fellow and co-founder TEDxEuston. // I was Co-Director of the Centre for Tuberculosis at the National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD), Johannesburg, South Africa and had primary responsibility for the epidemiology section. I was responsible for developing epidemiology capacity and surveillance for the Centre. I led the team implementing a nationwide drug resistance survey for tuberculosis, and the implementation of a new integrated surveillance system for tuberculosis. My last two years at NICD were spent setting up a new Provincial Epidemiology Team. // I have undertaken several short term consultancies with the World Health Organisation, mostly in response to outbreaks of infectious diseases and the implementation of surveillance systems. These include working on WHO’s risk assessment tool for Communicable Disease Control during Mass Gatherings in Geneva, working on WHO-Euro’s project; “Strengthening the Epidemiological Surveillance and Control of Communicable Diseases System in Turkey” and responding to outbreaks of Measles and Ebola in Nigeria and Sudan, as well as implementing polio surveillance in Zimbabwe, Lesotho and Swaziland. // My area of work was hospital-acquired infections. My primary responsibility was the investigation of outbreaks involving hospital-acquired infections, and the analysis of national nosocomial infections surveillance data, focusing on hospitals that had an ‘outlier’ status. // The WHO Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence will strengthen intelligence specifically for pandemics and epidemics by striving for better data, better analytics, and better decisions. Embedded in WHO’s Health Emergencies Programme and building on consultations with hundreds of experts from different disciplines, sectors, and regions, it will leverage WHO’s unique convening power across nearly 200 countries to foster global solutions. // The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control is the National Public Health Institute of Nigeria , with a mandate of protecting Nigerians from the impact of communicable and non-communicable diseases; coordinate capabilities, measures and activities to control outbreaks and reduce the health impact of public health disasters; coordinate public health surveillance activities and communicate information to the public that they need to protect themselves from public health threats. // I managed the South East of England’s Regional Epidemiology Unit (REU). The REU provided surveillance data, professional advice and specialist support for the control of communicable diseases, as well as leading the response to environmental hazards in the South East Region, a population of about 10 million people. // The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control is the National Public Health Institute of Nigeria , with a mandate of protecting Nigerians from the impact of communicable and non-communicable diseases; coordinate capabilities, measures and activities to control outbreaks and reduce the health impact of public health disasters; coordinate public health surveillance activities and communicate information to the public that they need to protect themselves from public health threats. // EpiAfric is a Nigerian-led, world class public health organisation, working to improve population health through expert research, data analysis, programme design, management and evaluation; advocacy and training. EpiAfric combines expertise in public health with an in-depth understanding of the Nigerian context to bring value to our clients. // I was Co-Director of the Centre for Tuberculosis at the National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD), Johannesburg, South Africa and had primary responsibility for the epidemiology section. I was responsible for developing epidemiology capacity and surveillance for the Centre. I led the team implementing a nationwide drug resistance survey for tuberculosis, and the implementation of a new integrated surveillance system for tuberculosis. My last two years at NICD were spent setting up a new Provincial Epidemiology Team. // Nigeria Health Watch is a platform managed by the Health Watch Foundation a non-profit organisation that uses informed advocacy and communication to seek better health and access to health care with have dual strengths in health and communication. // I managed the South East of England’s Regional Epidemiology Unit (REU). The REU provided surveillance data, professional advice and specialist support for the control of communicable diseases, as well as leading the response to environmental hazards in the South East Region, a population of about 10 million people. // World Health Organization; Federal Government College Enugu; Health Protection Agency; Rubrecht-Karls University, Heidelberg, Germany; Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf; UK, Faculty of Public Health; University of Nigeria; Robert Koch Institute; Nigeria Health Watch; Nigeria Centre for Disease Control; EpiAfric; National Institute for Communicable Diseases // Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu is a seasoned public health expert with over 25 years of experience in infectious disease epidemiology and leadership roles at various National Public Health Institutes. Currently serving as an Assistant Director General at the World Health Organization, he leads the WHO Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence, focusing on enhancing global intelligence for pandemics and epidemics. Previously, Dr. Ihekweazu was the Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and played a pivotal role in leading the agency. His extensive background includes working with organizations like the South African National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), the UK's Health Protection Agency, and Germany’s Robert Koch Institute (RKI). Dr. Ihekweazu has also been actively involved in responding to major infectious disease outbreaks worldwide and has a strong publication record in medical peer-reviewed journals. // I am infectious disease epidemilogist working to reduce the impact of infectious diseases in the world and mitigate the impact of epidemics and pandemics. // Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu is a distinguished Nigerian epidemiologist and public health physician with over 25 years of experience in infectious disease epidemiology. Currently serving as the Assistant Director-General at the World Health Organization (WHO), he leads the WHO Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence, focusing on enhancing global intelligence for pandemics and epidemics. Dr. Ihekweazu has held key leadership positions at organizations like the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and has played a pivotal role in transforming disease control in Nigeria and Africa. His expertise lies in strengthening global pandemic and epidemic intelligence through collaboration with various stakeholders, and he has a strong publication record in medical peer-reviewed journals. // Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu is currently Assistant Director General at the World Health Organization (WHO) for Surveillance and Health Emergency Intelligence and is leading the WHO Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence, based in Berlin, Germany. Prior to this, Dr Ihekweazu was the first Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and led the agency between July 2016 and October 2021, where he built up this national public health agency from a small unit to leading public health agency in Africa, cooperating closely with the Africa Centres for Disease Control. He acted as Interim Director of the West Africa Regional Centre for Surveillance and Disease Control through 2017. Dr Ihekweazu trained as an infectious disease epidemiologist and has over 25 years’ experience working in senior public health and leadership positions in several national public health institutes, including NCDC, South African National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), the UK's Health Protection Agency (HPA), and Germany’s Robert Koch Institute (RKI). Dr Ihekweazu has led several short-term engagements for WHO, mainly to build surveillance systems and in response to major infectious disease outbreaks around the world. He was part of the first WHO COVID-19 international mission to China, in February 2020. Dr Ihekweazu is a graduate of the College of Medicine, University of Nigeria and has a Masters in Public Health (MPH) from the Heinrich-Heine University, Dusseldorf, Germany. In 2003, he was awarded a Fellowship for the European Programme for Intervention Epidemiology Training (EPIET) and subsequently completed his Public Health specialisation in the UK. He has over 150 publications in medical peer review journals mostly focused on the epidemiology of infectious diseases. Dr Ihekweazu is on the board of the NGOs: African Society of Laboratory Medicine (ASLM), Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS), Public Health Foundation of Nigeria, Health Watch Foundation, Society for Family Health (SFH), Education as a Vaccine (EVA) and he is on the Africa Policy Advisory Board of ONE. He was a TED Fellow, and co-founded and delivered the TEDxEuston event from 2009 to 2019. He is the recipient of an Honorary Doctor of Science (DSc) awarded by the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, UK, the National Productivity Order of Merit and Officer (NPOM) of the Order of the Niger (OON) awarded by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, for his service to Nigeria. // Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu is a distinguished Nigerian epidemiologist and public health physician with over 25 years of experience in infectious disease epidemiology. Currently serving as the Assistant Director-General at the World Health Organization (WHO), he leads the WHO Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence, focusing on enhancing global intelligence for pandemics and epidemics. Dr. Ihekweazu has held key leadership positions at organizations like the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and has played a pivotal role in transforming disease control in Nigeria and Africa. 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