United Kingdom

Dr. Miho Janvier is a solar and space physicist currently working at the European Space Agency (ESA/ESTEC, NL). Her research focuses on solar flares, solar storms, and their impact on planetary environments. She collaborates with NASA, ESA, and JAXA, analyzing data and developing 3D computer models of solar eruptions. Dr. Janvier is involved in the Solar Orbiter mission, working on instruments and enhancing data collection. She is also passionate about science communication, leading various projects and being a public speaker. Additionally, she is engaged in non-profit organizations, such as SpaceTravelVR, and has received several awards for her work in the field of solar and space physics. // The organization focuses on web protection services provided by Cloudflare to safeguard websites from malicious bots. They utilize techniques such as hiding email addresses and require enabling Javascript to decode them. Cloudflare's services aim to enhance performance and security for websites. // Miho Janvier is a solar and space physicist at the Institut d’Astrophysique Spatiale, France, currently seconded to the European Space Agency (ESTEC) in The Netherlands. Her work focusses on Solar Orbiter, the European Space Agency / NASA mission launched in February 2020 to explore the Sun and its close neighbourhood. At ESA/ESTEC, she coordinates observation campaigns with space missions from different space agencies and ground-based assets. Her scientific research covers the understanding of when solar flares occur, how solar storms travel in space and how they impact planetary environments in the solar system. In a nutshell, she works towards a better prediction of "space weather," with a goal of better understanding the influence of the Sun's activity on human societies. She uses data from space missions from NASA, ESA and JAXA as well as developing 3D computer models of solar eruptions. Miho is also involved as the deputy project scientist on the instrument SPICE as well as a scientific co-Investigator on the instrument EUI on board Solar Orbiter. Her passion for astrophysics and science communication has led her to develop several science communication projects: she partnered with the movie production company TreeHouse Digital Ltd to develop a 360 degrees experience of a solar storm using science data and VFX. She is currently developing a project to showcase the Solar Orbiter mission in Virtual Reality in collaboration with the French Space Agency (CNES) and ESA. Her projects are now developed under the NPO "SpaceTravelVR" she created to bring space to a general audience. She was selected as a WIREDUK Innovation Fellow in 2016 and a TED Fellow in 2017. // SolAR is an augmented reality application that presents 4 aspects of solar and spacephysics research, from the colours of the Sun to the presentation of Solar Orbiter. I led the development of this project with VR/AR engineer Jean-Charles Fedini. // This project is supported by the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) to present the French participation, and in particular that of IAS, to the upcoming space mission Solar Orbiter. I lead the development of a VR software that presents the objectives of the mission as well as the different instruments on board the spacecraft. // This project was developed in collaboration with the movie production company TreeHouse Digital (UK). // Miho Janvier is a solar and space physicist with a focus on the Solar Orbiter mission, a joint project of the European Space Agency and NASA. Currently based at the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) in The Netherlands, she coordinates observation campaigns involving various space missions and ground-based assets. Her research delves into solar flares, solar storm propagation, and their effects on planetary environments, aiming to enhance space weather prediction and understand the Sun's impact on human societies. Miho's involvement as a deputy project scientist and scientific co-Investigator on Solar Orbiter's instruments underscores her expertise in the field. Beyond her scientific pursuits, she is dedicated to science communication, leading projects that merge astrophysics with virtual reality to engage a broader audience. Her innovative work has garnered recognition, including being selected as a WIREDUK Innovation Fellow and a TED Fellow. // As a scientist, I participate in expanding the knowledge that we have about our universe. As a keen science communicator, I hope to share my knowledge and enthusiasm about my work as much as possible. Big questions that drive my science work: are we alone in this universe, can we learn anything about the Sun and the solar system to understand how life can emerge somewhere else around another star, how to prepare ourselves for extreme solar events. As a woman of colour in science, I don't see many people like me. In fact, in my current person, I see 0 people like me. So I hope that the career that I have inspires others to chase opportunities in STEM careers. // Dr. Miho Janvier is a solar and space physicist at the European Space Agency (ESA/ESTEC, NL), specializing in solar flares, solar storms, and their impact on planetary environments. She is actively involved in the Solar Orbiter mission, collaborating with international space agencies to analyze data and develop 3D models of solar eruptions. Dr. Janvier's expertise extends to coordinating observation campaigns, enhancing space weather prediction, and understanding the Sun's influence on human societies. Beyond her research, she is dedicated to science communication, leading projects that merge astrophysics with virtual reality to engage a wider audience. Dr. Janvier's innovative work has earned her recognition as a WIREDUK Innovation Fellow and a TED Fellow, inspiring others, especially women of color, to pursue careers in STEM fields. // Solar storm scientist // Miho is a space physicist at the Institute for Space Astrophysics in France. She studies the Sun's activity and focuses on solar flares, which are big explosions occurring in the Sun's atmosphere. They are at the origin of phenomena called solar storms which impact the space environment of Earth and other planets in the solar system. Solar storms are a fundamental criterion in assessing the habitability of planets in other star systems. Miho's passion for public outreach has led her to develop virtual and augmented reality experiences that appeared at science festivals in the UK and France. Miho developed her passion for astrophysics when she was little: the night sky and its stars fascinated her and this interest grew even more after watching films such as E.T. and the X-Files series. These days, Miho works on computer models of solar flares, comparing them with Sun's observations obtained by spacecrafts. She also works on Solar Orbiter, the European Space Agency's next mission to the Sun. // Space physicist Miho Janvier studies solar storms: giant clouds of particles that escape from the Sun and can disrupt life on Earth (while also producing amazing auroras). How do you study the atmosphere on the Sun, which burns at temperatures of up to around 10 million degrees Kelvin? With math! Join the TED Fellow as she shares her work trying to better understand how the Sun affects us here on Earth. // Dr. Miho Janvier is a solar and space physicist at the European Space Agency (ESA/ESTEC, NL), specializing in solar flares, solar storms, and their impact on planetary environments. She is actively involved in the Solar Orbiter mission, collaborating with international space agencies to analyze data and develop 3D models of solar eruptions. Dr. Janvier's expertise extends to coordinating observation campaigns, enhancing space weather prediction, and understanding the Sun's influence on human societies. Beyond her research, she is dedicated to science communication, leading projects that merge astrophysics with virtual reality to engage a wider audience. Dr. Janvier's innovative work has earned her recognition as a WIREDUK Innovation Fellow and a TED Fellow, inspiring others, especially women of color, to pursue careers in STEM fields. // Solar storm scientist // data collection, led, data, research, augmented reality, weather, space exploration, storms, hurricanes and tornadoes, stem, virtual reality, astrophysics, solar, campaigns, extreme weather, science communication, space physics, science, hurricanes, software, communication // Netherlands|United Kingdom|London|Leiden|Paris|France|England

Netherlands|United Kingdom|London|Leiden|Paris|France|England

United States

I am trying to empower diverse stakeholders to help protect and preserve our shared cultural heritage // Sarah Parcak is an archaeologist and space archaeologist known for her pioneering work in using satellite imagery to uncover and protect archaeological sites around the world. Through her research, she has revolutionized the field by developing innovative methods to identify hidden sites and track looting activities. Parcak's expertise lies in leveraging technology to study ancient civilizations and address contemporary challenges facing cultural heritage preservation. She is dedicated to empowering diverse stakeholders to contribute to the safeguarding of our global cultural legacy. // Space archeologist // Sarah Parcak is from Bangor, Maine. She holds degrees from Yale (BA) and Cambridge University (M.Phil and PhD), is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries (an elected position), and a 2012 TED fellow. Sarah serves as the founding director of the Laboratory for Global Observation at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where she is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology. She is also the CEO of SpectralGlobe technologies (www.spectralglobe.com), a company which specializes in using remote sensing technologies to provide innovative landscape solutions. Sarah and her longtime sweetheart, Egyptologist Greg Mumford, work together on the Surveys and Excavation Projects in Egypt (www.deltasinai.com), which includes archaeological projects in the Delta, Sinai, and pyramid fields regions of Egypt. Sarah has written the first textbook on the field of satellite archaeology, called Satellite Remote Sensing for Archaeology, and has published numerous peer reviewed scientific papers. She is regularly invited to give papers at national and international conferences and symposia. She is also interviewed regularly for national print media (Science, Nature, National Geographic, CNN, BBC). Her research has been features in a major international BBC-Discovery Chanel Documentary, Egypt: What Lies Beneath,”, and she is currently working with BBC-Discovery on another program using satellite imagery to map the Roman Empire. Sarah has worked with NASA, the U.S. State Dept., and has collaborators across the globe. She has given 150 talks to a range of audiences across the globe. Sarah is an avid fan of “football,” as she played varsity football (aka “soccer”) for Yale and Cambridge, winning her varsity blue and leading Cambridge to a 4-0 defeat of Oxford in the Varsity Match in 2005 with 2 goals and 2 assists. She enjoys gardening, cooking, traveling, and learning bluegrass guitar. // Sarah Parcak uses satellites orbiting hundreds of miles above Earth to uncover hidden ancient treasures buried beneath our feet. There's a lot to discover; in the Egyptian Delta alone, Parcak estimates we've excavated less than a thousandth of one percent of what's out there. Now, with the 2016 TED Prize and an infectious enthusiasm for archaeology, she's developed an online platform called GlobalXplorer that enables anyone with an internet connection to discover unknown sites and protect what remains of our shared human inheritance. // Around the world, hundreds of thousands of lost ancient sites lie buried and hidden from view. Satellite archaeologist Sarah Parcak is determined to find them before looters do. With the 2016 TED Prize, Parcak is building an online citizen-science tool called GlobalXplorer that will train an army of volunteer explorers to find and protect the world's hidden heritage. In this talk, she offers a preview of the first place they'll look: Peru -- the home of Machu Picchu, the Nazca lines and other archaeological wonders waiting to be discovered. // In this short talk, TED Fellow Sarah Parcak introduces the field of "space archaeology" -- using satellite images to search for clues to the lost sites of past civilizations. // Sarah Parcak is an archaeologist and space archaeologist known for her pioneering work in using satellite imagery to uncover and protect archaeological sites around the world. Through her research, she has revolutionized the field by developing innovative methods to identify hidden sites and track looting activities. Parcak's expertise lies in leveraging technology to study ancient civilizations and address contemporary challenges facing cultural heritage preservation. She is dedicated to empowering diverse stakeholders to contribute to the safeguarding of our global cultural legacy. // Space archeologist // technology, geospatial information, remote sensing and geospatial information, egyptology, geospatial analysis, research, volunteerism, satellite, archaeology, cultural heritage, remote sensing, documentary, nature, cooking, explorer, ancient history, remote-sensing, science, anthropology // Alabama|USA|Birmingham|United States|Egypt|Cairo

Alabama|USA|Birmingham|United States|Egypt|Cairo

Malawi

Healthcare software developer // <p>Soyapi Mumba is an award-winning technology innovator who creates technology solutions for low-resourced environments.</p> <p>As Director of Public Health Informatics at Baobab Health Trust, he oversees development of electronic health surveillance and reporting systems for public hospitals in Malawi. Previously, he led the software development of Malawi's national electronic health record system which empowers low-resourced public clinics to serve large volumes of patients while following treatment guidelines and meeting reporting requirements.</p> <p>Soyapi is a TED Fellow and a prize winner of “Share an Idea, Save a Life” national competition for innovations in maternal, newborn and child health. His work has been featured in the book “The Bright Continent: Breaking Rules and Making Change in Modern Africa.”</p> <p>Soyapi lives in Lilongwe, Malawi, with his wife Miriam and their twin boys.</p> <p>He holds a Master of Science degree in Biomedical Informatics from University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from University of Hertfordshire, England.</p> // Soyapi Mumba is an award-winning technology innovator who creates technology solutions for low-resourced environments. As Director of Public Health Informatics at Baobab Health Trust, he oversees development of electronic health surveillance and reporting systems for public hospitals in Malawi. Previously, he led the software development of Malawi's national electronic health record system which empowers low-resourced public clinics to serve large volumes of patients while following treatment guidelines and meeting reporting requirements. In his spare time, he runs Owinna.com, a platform that keeps sports fans connected to their local teams and players with timely scores and updates. He also maintains SearchWith, an addon for searching a customisable list of online services in Firefox web browser. Soyapi is a TED Fellow and a prize winner of “Share an Idea, Save a Life” national competition for innovations in maternal, newborn and child health. His work has been featured in the book “The Bright Continent: Breaking Rules and Making Change in Modern Africa.” He lives in Lilongwe, Malawi, with his wife Miriam and their twin boys. Soyapi holds a Master of Science degree in Biomedical Informatics from University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from University of Hertfordshire, England. // In sub-Saharan Africa, power outages, low technology penetration, slow internet and understaffed hospitals plague health care systems. To make progress on these problems in Malawi, TED Fellow Soyapi Mumba and his team created a new system from scratch -- from the software that powers their electronic health records to the infrastructure used to support it. In this quick, hopeful talk, Mumba shares how his jack-of-all-trades mindset can help reshape health care in low-resource environments. // Soyapi Mumba is an award-winning technology innovator who creates technology solutions for low-resourced environments. As Director of Public Health Informatics at Baobab Health Trust, he oversees development of electronic health surveillance and reporting systems for public hospitals in Malawi. Previously, he led the software development of Malawi's national electronic health record system which empowers low-resourced public clinics to serve large volumes of patients while following treatment guidelines and meeting reporting requirements. In his spare time, he runs Owinna.com, a platform that keeps sports fans connected to their local teams and players with timely scores and updates. He also maintains SearchWith, an addon for searching a customisable list of online services in Firefox web browser. Soyapi is a TED Fellow and a prize winner of “Share an Idea, Save a Life” national competition for innovations in maternal, newborn and child health. His work has been featured in the book “The Bright Continent: Breaking Rules and Making Change in Modern Africa.” He lives in Lilongwe, Malawi, with his wife Miriam and their twin boys. Soyapi holds a Master of Science degree in Biomedical Informatics from University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from University of Hertfordshire, England. // Healthcare software developer // technology, children, infrastructure, science, led, public health, software // Central Region|Lilongwe|Malawi

Central Region|Lilongwe|Malawi

United States

University of Utah; Harvard Medical School; 1μm Illustration; Williams College; University of California, San Francisco; Massachusetts General Hospital

The Animation Lab at the University of Utah specializes in creating scientifically accurate and visually stunning animations depicting molecular and cellular processes. They collaborate with researchers to communicate scientific ideas through 2D and 3D illustrations and animations. Their work has broad applications in scientific research, education, and outreach. The lab also focuses on creating tools and workflows to enable researchers to visualize their processes effectively. They have worked on projects related to HIV, cryo-EM, liquid-liquid phase separation, SARS-CoV-2, fat metabolism, tumor metabolism, and more. The team includes experts in biochemistry, animation, and scientific visualization. They welcome collaborations and offer opportunities for postdoctoral candidates and graduate students to learn visualization techniques. Their publications cover a range of topics related to molecular mechanisms, cell biology, and scientific communication through visual means. // I am interested in using animation techniques to visualize, explore and communicate molecular and scientific processes. // Scientific illustration and animation for a variety of clients in academia and industry.Past and present clients include:John Wiley & Sons Publishing, Harvard University, MIT, UCSF, Genentech, Novophage, NIH, MRC-Cambridge, Anaptysbio, UC Berkeley, UNC-Chapel Hill, U Mass Medical School, Nature Publishing, Penguin Publishing // + Developed animations, illustrations and figures in close collaboration with faculty in the Cell Biology Department+ Acted as PI and co-PI on NIH and NSF grants related to biological visualization and imaging. +Taught courses and workshops on scientific animation // As a NSF Discovery Corp Postdoctoral fellow in Jack Szostak's lab (MGH/Harvard Medical School), I collaborated with the Museum of Science, Boston to create a multimedia exhibit on the origins of life. As part of the exhibit, I created a website (http://ExploringOrigins.org) which hosts a virtual exhibit. // University of Utah; Harvard Medical School; 1μm Illustration; Williams College; University of California, San Francisco; Massachusetts General Hospital // Janet Iwasa is a skilled scientific illustrator and animator with a passion for using animation techniques to visualize and communicate complex molecular and scientific processes. With a diverse portfolio of clients in academia and industry, including prestigious institutions like Harvard University, MIT, and Genentech, Janet has developed animations, illustrations, and figures in close collaboration with faculty in the Cell Biology Department. Her expertise extends to serving as a Principal Investigator (PI) and co-PI on NIH and NSF grants related to biological visualization and imaging. Janet's commitment to education is evident through her teaching of courses and workshops on scientific animation, showcasing her dedication to advancing scientific understanding through visual storytelling. // Janet Iwasa is a highly skilled scientific illustrator and animator known for her expertise in creating visually captivating and scientifically accurate animations of molecular and cellular processes. She collaborates with researchers from prestigious institutions to develop animations that effectively communicate complex scientific concepts. Janet's work extends to serving as a Principal Investigator on grants related to biological visualization, highlighting her commitment to advancing scientific understanding through visual storytelling. Her dedication to education is evident through her teaching of courses and workshops on scientific animation. With a diverse portfolio of projects covering topics such as HIV, cryo-EM, and tumor metabolism, Janet's animations have broad applications in scientific research, education, and outreach. // Molecular animator // Janet Iwasa is a research assistant professor in the biochemistry department at the University of Utah. Her broad goal is to create accurate and compelling molecular and cellular visualizations that will support research, learning and scientific communication. Iwasa's award-winning illustrations and animations have appeared in scientific journals including Nature, Science and Cell, as well as in the New York Times. Her work has also been featured on television and in museum exhibits. Iwasa was recently recognized as one of the “100 Most Creative People” of 2012 by Fast Company Magazine. As a postdoctoral fellow, Iwasa created a multimedia exhibit with Nobel Laureate Jack Szostak (Harvard University) and the Museum of Science, Boston, and later worked on biological visualizations as a faculty member at Harvard Medical School. She received her Ph.D. in 2006 from the University of California, San Francisco for her work on the actin cytoskeleton in the laboratory of Dyche Mullins, and completed 3D animation training at the Gnomon School of Visual Effects later that same summer. // Janet Iwasa is an assistant professor in the Biochemistry Department at the University of Utah. Her broad goal is to create accurate and compelling molecular and cellular visualizations that will support research, learning and scientific communication. Janet's award-winning illustrations and animations have appeared in scientific journals including Nature, Science and Cell, as well as in the New York Times. Her work has also been featured on television and in museum exhibits. Janet was named a 2014 TED fellow, a 2017 TED Senior Fellow and recognized as one of the "100 Leading Global Thinkers" of 2014 by Foreign Policy magazine and one of the “100 Most Creative People” of 2012 by Fast Company magazine. As a postdoctoral fellow, she created a multimedia exhibit with Nobel Laureate Jack Szostak (Harvard University) and the Museum of Science, Boston, and later worked on biological visualizations as a faculty member at Harvard Medical School. She received her Ph.D. from the University of California, San Francisco for her work on the actin cytoskeleton in the laboratory of Dyche Mullins, and completed 3D animation training at the Gnomon School of Visual Effects later that same summer. // Some biological structures are so small that scientists can't see them with even the most powerful microscopes. That's where molecular animator and TED Fellow Janet Iwasa gets creative. Explore vast, unseen molecular worlds as she shares mesmerizing animations that imagine how they might work. // 3D animation can bring scientific hypotheses to life. Molecular biologist (and TED Fellow) Janet Iwasa introduces a new open-source animation software designed just for scientists. // Janet Iwasa is a highly skilled scientific illustrator and animator known for her expertise in creating visually captivating and scientifically accurate animations of molecular and cellular processes. She collaborates with researchers from prestigious institutions to develop animations that effectively communicate complex scientific concepts. Janet's work extends to serving as a Principal Investigator on grants related to biological visualization, highlighting her commitment to advancing scientific understanding through visual storytelling. Her dedication to education is evident through her teaching of courses and workshops on scientific animation. With a diverse portfolio of projects covering topics such as HIV, cryo-EM, and tumor metabolism, Janet's animations have broad applications in scientific research, education, and outreach. // Molecular animator // research, education and outreach, nature, design, education, science, bioinformatics, animation, visualization, policy, 3d animation, cell and molecular biology, software, communication, job skills training, molecular biologist // Utah|Salt Lake City|United States|USA

Utah|Salt Lake City|United States|USA

India

Filmmaker + butcher // An award-winning Pakistani-American documentary filmmaker whose most recent project, These Birds Walk, explores the struggles of street children in Pakistan. He is also the co-founder of Honest Chops, the first organic halal butcher in Manhattan. // Nsnsnjsndhsnsnsnnsnsnsneueuueuruduuxjxndndnndndndndndjrjeueuejejsjsjsjsjsjsjsjsjsjsjsjjsjs // Bassam Tariq is a blogger, a filmmaker, and a halal butcher -- but one thread unites his work: His joy in the diversity, the humanness of our individual experiences. In this charming talk, he shares clips from his film "These Birds Walk" and images from his tour of 30 mosques in 30 days -- and reminds us to consider the beautiful complexity within us all. // Nsnsnjsndhsnsnsnnsnsnsneueuueuruduuxjxndndnndndndndndjrjeueuejejsjsjsjsjsjsjsjsjsjsjsjjsjs // Filmmaker + butcher // children, documentary, birds

Kenya

Musician // Musician and cultural entrepreneur fusing traditional drum patterns and modern styles such as hip-hop and reggae to create the sound of “African cool.” // In a hopeful talk followed by an empowering performance, musician and TED Fellow Muthoni Drummer Queen shares how industries like music, film and fashion provide a platform for Africans to broadcast their rich and diverse talents -- and explains how the shared experience of creativity can replace attitudes of exclusionism and othering with acceptance and self-love. // Musician and cultural entrepreneur fusing traditional drum patterns and modern styles such as hip-hop and reggae to create the sound of “African cool.” // Musician

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

Pakistan

Filmmaker + historian // Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy is an Academy Award and Emmy Award winning documentary filmmaker. Her films include SAVING FACE, TRANSGENDERS: PAKISTAN’S OPEN SECRET AND PAKISTAN’S TALIBAN GENERATION, which aired on PBS, Channel 4, CBC, SBS and Arte and was the recipient of the Alfred I Dupont Award as well as The Association for International Broadcasting award. Sharmeen has made over a dozen-multi award winning films in over 10 countries around the world and is the first non-American to be awarded the Livingston Award for best international reporting. In 2007, Sharmeen helped found The Citizens Archive of Pakistan; a non-profit, volunteer organization formed to foster and promote community-wide interest in the culture and history of Pakistan. At a time when Pakistan’s youth finds itself caught between religious and state ideology, the organization works with thousands of underprivileged children inculcating critical thinking skills and instilling a sense of pride in them about their history and identity. // Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy is the only female director to have been awarded two Academy Awards by the age of 37. Since 2001, she has made over two dozen multi award films in over 16 countries around the world. Her films includeStudent Athlete, Girl in the river, Song of Lahore, Saving Face, Peace Keepers and Transgenders: Pakistan’s Open Secret. In 2012, Time Magazine included Sharmeen in their annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. That same year the Pakistan Government awarded her with highest civil honor “Hilal -e–Imtiaz ”. In 2013, the Canadian government awarded her a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for her work in the field of documentary films and the World Economic Forum honored her with a Crystal Award at their annual summit in Davos. In 2017 the International Center for Journalists awarded her the Knight International Journalism Award for her work that led to legislative change. In 2017, Sharmeen was the first artist to co-chair the “World Economic Forum”at Davos. Sharmeen holds a Bachelors degree from Smith college and two masters degrees from Stanford University. // Film has the power to change the way we think about ourselves and our culture. Documentarian and TED Fellow Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy uses it to fight violence against women, turning her camera on the tradition of honor killings in Pakistan. In a stirring talk, she shares how she took her Oscar-winning film on the road in a mobile cinema, visiting small towns and villages across Pakistan -- and shifting the dynamics between women, men and society, one screening at a time. // Filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy takes on a terrifying question: How does the Taliban convince children to become suicide bombers? Propaganda footage from a training camp is intercut with her interviews of young camp graduates. A shocking vision. // Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy is the only female director to have been awarded two Academy Awards by the age of 37. Since 2001, she has made over two dozen multi award films in over 16 countries around the world. Her films includeStudent Athlete, Girl in the river, Song of Lahore, Saving Face, Peace Keepers and Transgenders: Pakistan’s Open Secret. In 2012, Time Magazine included Sharmeen in their annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. That same year the Pakistan Government awarded her with highest civil honor “Hilal -e–Imtiaz ”. In 2013, the Canadian government awarded her a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for her work in the field of documentary films and the World Economic Forum honored her with a Crystal Award at their annual summit in Davos. In 2017 the International Center for Journalists awarded her the Knight International Journalism Award for her work that led to legislative change. In 2017, Sharmeen was the first artist to co-chair the “World Economic Forum”at Davos. Sharmeen holds a Bachelors degree from Smith college and two masters degrees from Stanford University. // Filmmaker + historian // children, rivers and lakes, diamond, violence, rural, rural villages, youth, volunteerism, led, documentary, government, job skills training, women // Karachi|Sindh|Pakistan

Karachi|Sindh|Pakistan

United States

Performer + Curator // Marc Bamuthi Joseph is a 2017 TED Global Fellow, an inaugural recipient of the Guggenheim Social Practice initiative, and an honoree of the United States Artists Rockefeller Fellowship. He is also the winner of the 2011 Herb Alpert Award in Theatre, and an inaugural recipient of the Doris Duke Performing Artist Award. In pursuit of affirmations of black life in the public realm, he co-founded the Life is Living Festival for Youth Speaks, and created the installation “Black Joy in the Hour of Chaos” for Creative Time. Joseph’s opera libretto, We Shall Not Be Moved, was named one of 2017’s “Best Classical Music Performances” by The New York Times. His evening length work, /peh-LO-tah/, successfully toured across North America for three years, including at BAM’s Harvey Theater as a part of the 2017 Next Wave Festival. His latest piece, “The Just and the Blind” investigates the crisis of over-sentencing in the prison industrial complex, and will premiere at Carnegie Hall in March 2019. Formerly the Chief of Program and Pedagogy at YBCA in San Francisco, Bamuthi currently serves as the Vice President and Artistic Director of Social Impact at The Kennedy Center. // In a breathtaking, jazz-inflected spoken-word performance, TED Fellow Marc Bamuthi Joseph shares a Black father's tender and wrenching internal reflection on the pride and terror of seeing his son enter adulthood. // "Soccer is the only thing on this planet that we can all agree to do together," says theater maker and TED Fellow Marc Bamuthi Joseph. Through his performances and an engagement initiative called "Moving and Passing," Joseph combines music, dance and soccer to reveal accessible, joyful connections between the arts and sports. Learn more about how he's using the beautiful game to foster community and highlight issues facing immigrants. // Marc Bamuthi Joseph is a 2017 TED Global Fellow, an inaugural recipient of the Guggenheim Social Practice initiative, and an honoree of the United States Artists Rockefeller Fellowship. He is also the winner of the 2011 Herb Alpert Award in Theatre, and an inaugural recipient of the Doris Duke Performing Artist Award. In pursuit of affirmations of black life in the public realm, he co-founded the Life is Living Festival for Youth Speaks, and created the installation “Black Joy in the Hour of Chaos” for Creative Time. Joseph’s opera libretto, We Shall Not Be Moved, was named one of 2017’s “Best Classical Music Performances” by The New York Times. His evening length work, /peh-LO-tah/, successfully toured across North America for three years, including at BAM’s Harvey Theater as a part of the 2017 Next Wave Festival. His latest piece, “The Just and the Blind” investigates the crisis of over-sentencing in the prison industrial complex, and will premiere at Carnegie Hall in March 2019. Formerly the Chief of Program and Pedagogy at YBCA in San Francisco, Bamuthi currently serves as the Vice President and Artistic Director of Social Impact at The Kennedy Center. // Performer + Curator // youth, immigration, industrial // California|Oakland|United States|USA

California|Oakland|United States|USA

United States

The University of Arizona; FishCat.org; University of Arizona; Vellore Institute of Technology; National Park Service; TED Conferences

The Fishing Cat Conservancy, led by conservationist Ashwin Naidu, focuses on protecting mangroves and fishing cats in Asia. The organization provides local communities with conservation jobs and alternative livelihoods to combat deforestation caused by fish and shrimp farming. By engaging in activities such as monitoring fishing cats and reforesting mangroves, the conservancy aims to restore this crucial ecosystem and encourage global communities to offset their carbon footprints. // FishCat is an organization focused on conservation, partnering with landowners and conservationists to protect habitats for endangered species. They work to create conservation-based livelihoods, aiming to restore ecosystems and address issues like deforestation and climate change. FishCat has established Nature Reserves in various countries and offers opportunities for individuals to support their work through donations and subscriptions. They also engage in reforestation efforts through unique merchandise campaigns. // Working to protect and restore earth’s most valuable ecosystems 🌳 — more at FishCat.org, and ted.com/speakers/ashwin_naidu // 1. Landscape genetic assessment of mountain lion population structure, individual source identification, and habitat connectivity in the Sonoran and Mojave Desert landscape2. Establishment of a forensic genetic database for mountain lions in Arizona to enable a secure data storage and data sharing template for future research needs 3. Camera-trap surveys and conservation education in South India for endangered and vulnerable wild cats – tiger, fishing cat and rusty-spotted cat // Conservation Expeditions by FishCat.org // Empowering global communities to help solve deforestation, extinction, and climate change 🌏 www.FishCat.org // Chief Everything Officer // Science communication and coordination support to the Desert Landscape Conservation Cooperative (www.desertlcc.org) // Genetic identification of minimum number, sex and diet of mountain lions and bobcats occurring on Kofa National Wildlife Refuge, Arizona: IUCN Cat Specialist Group's Project of the Month - April 2010 (www.catsg.org)Master's Thesis of Ashwin Naidu, School of Natural Resources, University of Arizona(http://www.adbss.org/MS_THESIS_-_ASHWIN_NAIDU_-_DEC__2009.pdf) // Conservation Expeditions by FishCat.org // Chief Everything Officer // Expeditions that support Conservationists who partner with landowners and work to create, restore, and protect Nature Reserves for endangered wildlife across the planet 🐆🌳🌏🐾 // An experimental project to use expeditions for conservation education, research, and actions worldwide. // An ongoing project to expand the use of environmental photojournalism expertise towards awareness on conservation research projects and conservation education worldwide. // The University of Arizona; FishCat.org; University of Arizona; Vellore Institute of Technology; National Park Service; TED Conferences // Ashwin Naidu is a dedicated conservationist and scientist with a focus on protecting and restoring critical ecosystems worldwide. With a background in landscape genetics, Ashwin has conducted assessments of mountain lion populations, established genetic databases for conservation research, and led camera-trap surveys for endangered wild cats. As the Chief Everything Officer at FishCat.org, Ashwin empowers global communities to address deforestation, extinction, and climate change through conservation expeditions and science communication efforts. With a Master's degree in Natural Resources, Ashwin's work includes coordinating with organizations like the Desert Landscape Conservation Cooperative and contributing to projects recognized by the IUCN Cat Specialist Group. Ashwin's passion lies in leveraging expeditions for conservation education, research, and environmental photojournalism to raise awareness and drive action for wildlife protection. // I'm working to grow my nonprofit org (FishCat.org) by leading conservation expeditions, especially in South and Southeast Asia where the fishing cats and mangrove forests are. Anyone/everyone is welcome to join these experiences (take a vacation for wildlife) and help directly support the conservation lodges + local landowners who we are working with to create FishCat Nature Reserves. With each expedition, we're looking to further small-scale ecological restoration (at these Reserves) and create "conservation tourism" as an economic system that can incentivize the protection of larger landscapes. // Ashwin Naidu is a conservationist and scientist dedicated to protecting and restoring critical ecosystems, with a particular focus on mangrove forests and fishing cats in Asia. As the leader of The Fishing Cat Conservancy and FishCat.org, Ashwin works on initiatives that combat deforestation, support local communities with conservation jobs, and engage in reforestation efforts. With a background in landscape genetics, Ashwin has conducted population assessments and established genetic databases for conservation research. Through conservation expeditions and science communication efforts, Ashwin aims to raise awareness about the importance of preserving wildlife and ecosystems, while also promoting conservation-based livelihoods and eco-tourism as sustainable solutions to environmental challenges. // Fishing cat conservationist // Conservationist and co-founder of Fishing Cat Conservancy, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting fishing cats and their endangered mangrove habitat. // While scientists and conservationists are working to save many species, I believe that all global citizens are equally powerful in helping save wildlife and the planet's natural resources. During my Master's and Ph.D. studies in wildlife conservation, I realized that anyone, with or without a degree or qualification, has a license to save the world from extinction. My work focuses on applying interdisciplinary approaches for the conservation of endangered species and their habitats. Inspired by the potential of community-based conservation, I started the Fishing Cat Conservancy in 2014 to help empower local communities to protect the endangered fishing cat and its globally important mangrove habitat in their backyards. // Mangrove forests are crucial to the health of the planet, gobbling up CO2 from the atmosphere and providing a home for a diverse array of species. But these rich habitats are under continual threat from deforestation and industry. In an empowering talk, conservationist and TED Fellow Ashwin Naidu shares how community-driven efforts in South and Southeast Asia are working to protect mangroves -- all with a little help from the mysterious and endangered fishing cat. // Ashwin Naidu is a conservationist and scientist dedicated to protecting and restoring critical ecosystems, with a particular focus on mangrove forests and fishing cats in Asia. As the leader of The Fishing Cat Conservancy and FishCat.org, Ashwin works on initiatives that combat deforestation, support local communities with conservation jobs, and engage in reforestation efforts. With a background in landscape genetics, Ashwin has conducted population assessments and established genetic databases for conservation research. Through conservation expeditions and science communication efforts, Ashwin aims to raise awareness about the importance of preserving wildlife and ecosystems, while also promoting conservation-based livelihoods and eco-tourism as sustainable solutions to environmental challenges. // Fishing cat conservationist // ecology, desert, forest, education, fish, biodiversity, led, mountain lions, geographic information systems, extinction, data, jobs, tourism, habitat, geospatial analysis, research, ecosystem, climate, citizen scientist, farming, environmental education, environmental policy and advocacy, conservation education, policy, natural resources, landscape conservation, community engagement, conservation advocacy, mangroves, monitoring, species, wildlife protection, resource management, livelihoods, wildlife, carbon, deforestation, data analysis, climate change, environmental consciousness, advocacy, shrimp, natural resource management, wildlife conservation, campaigns, conservation, science communication, ecological restoration, nature, community-based conservation, science, remote-sensing, citizen science, wildlife refuge, shrimp farming, biological conservation, data storage, vulnerability, restoration, local communities, tiger, communication, co2, reforestation, fishing, endangered species // USA|India|Tucson|Arizona|United States|Hyderabad

USA|India|Tucson|Arizona|United States|Hyderabad

United States

Meridian Health Group Ltd; Lily Hospitals; Morgan Stanley; Rabito Clinic Limited; mPharma; Council on Foreign Relations; Carepoint Hospitals; Golden Palm Investments; Harvard University; Goldman Sachs; University of Oxford; Andela; Harvard Law School; Ghana International School; CarePoint; Christ The King International School; YPO; Harvard Kennedy School; Peddie School; AXA; Eisenhower Fellowships; University of Birmingham; Harvard Business School; Valiant Capital Partners; Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

Dr. Sangu Delle is an Entrepreneur, Investor, and Author known for his work in building Africa's healthcare future through CarePoint and Golden Palm Investments Corporation. He has also been involved in philanthropic efforts, such as co-founding Cleanacwa and launching the Sangu Delle Foundation focused on education, mental health, and job creation. Additionally, he is actively engaged in various organizations and initiatives, including serving as a Trustee of the Peddie School and being a member of the Harvard Medical School Dean's Global Health and Service Advisory Council. Through his work, Dr. Delle has received numerous international accolades and awards for his contributions to entrepreneurship and social impact in Africa. // Entrepreneur. Investor. Author. All about Africa // We are a Pan-African tech forward healthcare group building Africa's healthcare future using technology and innovation. We currently serve 1 million patients via our 65+ healthcare facilities in Egypt, Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria. We have an ambitious goal to serve 100 million Africans by 2030, primiarly driven by our technology platform. Our Group includes: Seha Healthcare (https://www.seha.healthcare/) Lily Hospitals (https://lilyhospitals.com/) Rabito Clinic (https://www.rabitoclinic.com/) Meridian Health Group (https://mhg.co.ke/) CarePoint Hospitals (https://www.carepointhospitals.com/) MyCareMobile (https://www.mycaremobile.com/) Show less // Investment holding company focused on early stage opportunities in Africa (primarily technology and technology enabled businesses). Portfolio companies: Healthcare Africa Health Holdings (http://africahealthholdings.com/) - Pan-African mPharma (http://mpharma.co) - Pan-African Reliance HMO (https://www.reliancehmo.com/) - Nigeria Education Andela (http://www.andela.co/) - Nigeria, Egypt, Rwanda, Kenya & Uganda Automotive/Transport Autocheck (https://autocheck.com.ng/) - Nigeria Frontier Car Group (www.frontiercargroup.com) - Pan-EM [EXITED] FinTech Chaka (https://chaka.ng/) - Nigeria Flutterwave (https://www.flutterwave.com/) - Pan-Africa Mono (https://techpoint.africa/2020/09/21/mono-raises-500k/) - Nigeria Nestcoin - Nigeria WapiPay - Kenya Touch and Pay - Nigeria Sabi Cash - Nigeria Infrastructure / Supply Chain / Marketplaces Fibre.ng (http://www.fibre.ng) - Nigeria GoldenEye Precision (http://www.goldeneye-pas.com/)- Ghana Jetstream (https://jetstreamafrica.com/) - Ghana Sokowatch (https://sokowatch.com/) - East Africa SOLO Mobile (http://www.gosolo.ng/about-solo.html) - Nigeria Tizeti (https://www.tizeti.com/) - West Africa Eksab - Egypt ILLA - Egypt Minly - Egypt Appetito - Egypt Sendbox - Nigeria Others AJUA (https://ajua.com/) - Pan-Africa Supermart (http://www.supermart.ng/) - Nigeria // Investment holding company focused on early stage opportunities in Africa (primarily technology and technology enabled businesses).Portfolio companies:Africa Health Holdings (http://africahealthholdings.com/) Andela (http://www.andela.co/) - Nigeria, Egypt, Rwanda, Kenya & UgandaFlutterwave (https://www.flutterwave.com/) - Pan-Africa Frontier Car Group (www.frontiercargroup.com) - Pan-EMFibre.ng (http://www.fibre.ng) - NigeriaGoldenEye Precision (http://www.goldeneye-pas.com/)- GhanaJetstream (https://jetstreamafrica.com/)mPharma (http://mpharma.co) - Ghana, Zambia, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Kenya & IsraelmSurvey (http://msurvey.co.ke/) - KenyaSupermart (http://www.supermart.ng/) - Nigeria Sokowatch (https://sokowatch.com/) - East Africa Reliance HMO (https://www.reliancehmo.com/) - Nigeria SOLO Mobile (http://www.gosolo.ng/about-solo.html) - NigeriaTizeti (https://www.tizeti.com/) - West Africa ZamSolar (http://www.zamsolar.com/) - Zambia // Lily Hospitals is one of Nigeria’s growing networks of private healthcare institutions with an outstanding reputation for delivering excellent clinical services. Since our inception under the current management (1998), we have remained at the forefront of providing and delivering quality patient-centered, responsive, and technology-driven care across various locations in Nigeria to both citizens and foreign nationals. // With a growing country wide network of one – stop medical centres and hospitals, Meridian is one of the market leaders in the provision of quality, cost effective accessible health care in Kenya and East Africa region. At the heart of our corporate philosophy is a devotion to patient – centric care and service excellence. We are dedicated to providing effective and efficient care in a safe, friendly and comfortable environment. This is our promise to you. // We believe, as Dwight Eisenhower did, that Eisenhower Fellowships exists to inspire leaders around the world to challenge themselves, to envision how they can effect positive change, to engage others beyond their existing networks and to collaborate with other like-minded leaders across national borders and regions to better the world around them. Eisenhower Fellows and the positive impact they can have on their societies are at the heart of everything we do. We bring together innovative leaders from all fields and regions of the world, women and men of notable achievement who have the potential to do even more. We strive to ensure the professional, ethnic, racial, gender and geographic diversity of the Fellows and of the regions and nations where we operate. Our mission begins with identifying outstanding ascendant leaders who share President Eisenhower’s belief in the powerful possibilities of a more peaceful, prosperous and just world. We work with mid-career leaders who display the vision and passion to pursue concrete projects with real impact on their societies. We believe our work transcends national boundaries, linking outstanding international leaders with their counterparts in the United States to enhance international understanding and provide rich opportunities for collaboration within the influential Eisenhower Fellows global network. Successful candidates for our program are leaders hungry to advance their personal and professional growth, who can articulate how they can use the fellowship to produce impactful change and who commit to lifelong engagement with the organization and its Fellows around the world. They apply what they learn from their peers and in their meetings with experts in their respective fields to maximize their potential and produce sustained impact through a transformative fellowship experience and collaboration with the netwo // The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is an independent, nonpartisan member organization, think tank, and publisher. // CarePoint is a chain of healthcare facilities dedicated to offering the highest quality of health care services at an affordable cost. CarePoint health facilities are situated across several local government and communities in Lagos State. CarePoint - "care you can trust." // Andela is a global talent accelerator that produces world-class remote developers and connects them with top employers. Andela finds the brightest young people in Africa and gives them the training and mentorship needed to thrive as full-time, remote developers for companies around the world. The company is backed by investors including Steve Case, Omidyar Network, Founder Collective, Rothenberg Ventures, Learn Capital, Melo7 Tech Partners, Chris Hughes and Susa Ventures. Andela has offices in North America and Africa. // The leading private healthcare chain in Ghana offering general healthcare services, dermatology and cosmetic dermatology, gynecology and neurology services. // mPharma is re-defining how pharmaceuticals are prescribed, delivered and monitored in Africa // The Panel is designed to provide an informal forum for deep discussions on global trends shaping the world in which AXA operates; to identify ways that AXA can shape its vision and strategy consistent with these trends; and to enable AXA to maximize its positive impact on clients and the communities in which it operates. // Long/short global equities & private equity/venture capital // Distressed investing // Multi-strategy investing (long/short, credit, private equity) // Meridian Health Group Ltd; Lily Hospitals; Morgan Stanley; Rabito Clinic Limited; mPharma; Council on Foreign Relations; Carepoint Hospitals; Golden Palm Investments; Harvard University; Goldman Sachs; University of Oxford; Andela; Harvard Law School; Ghana International School; CarePoint; Christ The King International School; YPO; Harvard Kennedy School; Peddie School; AXA; Eisenhower Fellowships; University of Birmingham; Harvard Business School; Valiant Capital Partners; Saïd Business School, University of Oxford // Sangu Delle is a versatile professional with a focus on entrepreneurship, investment, and authorship, particularly within the African context. He is deeply involved in shaping Africa's healthcare future through technology and innovation, as evidenced by his leadership in a Pan-African tech-forward healthcare group serving millions of patients across multiple countries. Sangu's investment holding company concentrates on early-stage opportunities in Africa, primarily in technology and technology-enabled businesses, with a diverse portfolio spanning healthcare, education, fintech, infrastructure, and more. His work reflects a commitment to driving positive change and impactful projects across various sectors in Africa and beyond. // I am trying to build Africa's future: through entrepreneurship to create jobs and opportunity and through building a sustainable healthcare system. To solve the intractable problems of bad leadership and poor governance, I will be running for office next election cycle. // Dr. Sangu Delle is a multifaceted professional deeply engaged in entrepreneurship, investment, and authorship, with a strong focus on advancing Africa's healthcare landscape. Through his roles in CarePoint, Golden Palm Investments Corporation, and a Pan-African tech-forward healthcare group, he is actively shaping the future of healthcare in Africa through innovation and technology. Dr. Delle's investment endeavors primarily target early-stage opportunities in technology and technology-enabled businesses across diverse sectors like healthcare, education, and fintech. Committed to driving positive change, he has also spearheaded philanthropic initiatives such as Cleanacwa and the Sangu Delle Foundation, emphasizing education, mental health, and job creation. Additionally, his involvement in various organizations and advisory roles underscores his dedication to fostering social impact and entrepreneurship in Africa and beyond. // Investor // An entrepreneur and investor from Ghana who founded Golden Palm Investments to fund promising start-ups and build world-class businesses in Africa. // Biography of DR. SANGU JULIUS DELLE Born in Ghana, Sangu’s childhood home was a refuge for victims of torture and violence from neighboring Liberia and Sierra Leone. Sangu graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (highest honors) in Economics and African Studies, a Doctor of Law and a Master of Business Administration from Harvard University. At Harvard, he received many academic honors including the Thomas Hoopes Prize, the Reverend Peter Gomes Prize, the Philippe Wamba Prize, the Deshaun Hill & Harvard Stephens, the Maurice Sedwell Prize, the Harvard Law School Dean’s Award for Leadership and the Soros Fellowship. Sangu also graduated merit-equivalent with a Master in International Human Rights Law from Oxford University, where he was an Oxford-Allan and Nesta Ferguson scholar. He further graduated with a PhD in Economic Anthropology and African Studies from the University of Birmingham where he was awarded a College of Arts and Law Scholarship. He has obtained Executive Education Certificates in Leadership from the Oxford University Said Business School and the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. As a freshman in college, Sangu founded Golden Palm Investments Corporation (“Golden Palm”) in 2006 with $100 to invest in projects to generate social impact and create jobs in Africa. Today Golden Palm is a leading venture capital firm with over $100 million of assets under management across Africa and the Middle East and has backed leading tech startups such as Andela, Flutterwave, Wasoko, Autochek and mPharma. In 2017, Sangu founded a tech-forward healthcare system called CarePoint, with a vision to “build Africa’s healthcare future.” Sangu currently serves as its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. CarePoint serves 1 million+ patients a year through its portfolio of 65+ hospitals and clinics in Egypt, Ghana, Nigeria and Kenya and through its telemedicine platform. Sangu previously founded the non-profit Cleanacwa in 2006, which worked on clean water and sanitation initiatives to impact over 200,000 people in 160 villages across Ghana. In 2022, in honor of his 35th birthday, Sangu established the Sangu Delle Foundation to make philanthropic investments in health, education and economic empowerment in Ghana. Sangu has served on several boards and advisory boards including the Peddie School, Flutterwave, mPharma, Autochek and AXA. At Harvard University, Sangu has served on the boards of the Harvard Alumni Association, the Harvard Medical School Dean’s Global Health and Service Advisory Council, the Harvard Business School Fund Council and the Harvard Center for African Studies. He currently serves on Harvard University’s Board of Overseers as the second African (after the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu) to be elected since 1637. He is the President of the Harvard Club of Ghana and chairs Harvard interviews in Ghana. He is also a member of the West Africa Advisory Group of the Rhodes Scholarship at Oxford and the Selection Committee of the West Africa Rhodes Scholarship, for which he was awarded the George Parkin Service Award by the Rhodes Trust at Oxford University in 2019. Sangu serves on the Board of Directors of Ashesi University where he chairs the Audit and Risk Committee and the Legal Committee; and the Board of Directors of his alma mater, Ghana International School. Sangu has received several international accolades including 2023 Institut Choiseul “Digital Entrepreneur of the Year”, 2023 Top 100 Economic Leaders in Africa, RoW 2022 “100 Global Tech Changemakers”, The Root 100 Most Influential Black Americans (2022), 2022 African Young Business Leader of the Year, 2022 Eisenhower Fellow, 2021 World Economic Forum Young Global Leader, Harvard Black Students’ Association 2020 Legacy Award, New Africa Magazine “100 Most Influential Africans of 2019,” Africa CEO Forum Finalist for “Young CEO of the Year”, 2016 GOOD 100 List of “100 people who are improving the world through creativity and innovation,” three times winner of Forbes top 30 most promising entrepreneurs in Africa, Future Africa Awards 2014 “Young Person of the Year,” and Euromoney’s “Africa’s Rising Stars” award. He is a TED Fellow, an Archbishop Desmond Tutu Fellow and a GLG Social Impact Fellow. In 2005, as a high school student, Sangu was featured in TIME magazine’s Tomorrow25 as one of 25 future world leaders. Sangu is a licensed attorney, admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the District of Columbia. He has traveled to over 100 countries globally including 47 in Africa and is the award-winning author of Making Futures: Young Entrepreneurs in a Dynamic Africa, which was shortlisted for the Financial Times / McKinsey Bracken Bower Prize for best business book by an author under age 40. Sangu’s Catholic faith is very important to him and he serves the church ministry as a lector and a member of the Noble Order of the Knights of Marshall and the Knights of Colombus. // When stress got to be too much for TED Fellow Sangu Delle, he had to confront his own deep prejudice: that men shouldn't take care of their mental health. In a personal talk, Delle shares how he learned to handle anxiety in a society that's uncomfortable with emotions. As he says: "Being honest about how we feel doesn't make us weak -- it makes us human." // In this short, provocative talk, financier Sangu Delle questions whether microfinance — small loans to small entrepreneurs -- is the best way to drive growth in developing countries. "We seem to be fixated on this romanticized idea that every poor person in Africa is an entrepreneur,” he says. "Yet, my work has taught me that most people want jobs.” Delle, a TED Fellow, makes the case for supporting large companies and factories — and clearing away the obstacles to pan-African trade. // Dr. Sangu Delle is a multifaceted professional deeply engaged in entrepreneurship, investment, and authorship, with a strong focus on advancing Africa's healthcare landscape. Through his roles in CarePoint, Golden Palm Investments Corporation, and a Pan-African tech-forward healthcare group, he is actively shaping the future of healthcare in Africa through innovation and technology. Dr. Delle's investment endeavors primarily target early-stage opportunities in technology and technology-enabled businesses across diverse sectors like healthcare, education, and fintech. Committed to driving positive change, he has also spearheaded philanthropic initiatives such as Cleanacwa and the Sangu Delle Foundation, emphasizing education, mental health, and job creation. Additionally, his involvement in various organizations and advisory roles underscores his dedication to fostering social impact and entrepreneurship in Africa and beyond. // Investor // technology, infrastructure, mental health, violence, water, sanitation, telemedicine, education, entrepreneurship, auditing, workforce, fintech, venture capital, capital markets, jobs, job skills training, water sanitation, finance, africa, research, developing countries, supply chain, human rights, race, rights, international human rights law, economic anthropology, youth entrepreneurship, women, impact investing, rural villages, affordable, gender, youth, healthcare, economic empowerment, microfinance, cars, children, workforce development, rural, empowerment, investments in africa, governance, law, rain water, clean water, government, investing in startup companies, income // Nigeria|Washington|United States|Ghana|Egypt|Kenya|District of Columbia

Nigeria|Washington|United States|Ghana|Egypt|Kenya|District of Columbia

United States

Filmmaker + composer // Twenty-year-old Kayla Briët explores themes of identity and self-discovery in multiple mediums of storytelling: film, multi-media arts, and music. Kayla’s short documentary, Smoke That Travels, immerses viewers in her native Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation heritage and explores fears that her culture may someday be forgotten. This film has screened and won awards at over 45 festivals internationally, including MoMA in NYC, and has been archived in the Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C. As a multi-instrumentalist and self-taught composer, Kayla also scores her own films and creates music in styles ranging from cinematic to alternative pop to electronic. Her one-take, improvised live-score for director Ingrid Veninger's 80 minute feature film, "He Hated Pigeons," was performed at Outfest 2016 at the Director's Guild of America, and is described by The Hollywood Reporter as "a stirring mix of tribal themes, melodic delicacy and heartbeat percussion." She performs live as a one-woman band, with her keyboard, guitar, loop pedal, and guzheng zither, a traditional Chinese instrument. Recently, Kayla was named a 2017 TED Fellow, a 2016 Sundance Film Festival Ignite Fellow, 2016 Adobe Creativity Scholar, 2016 MIT Chamber Scholar for her interest in blockchain technology, and a 2016 Oculus Launch Pad Artist for virtual reality. Currently, she is creating and directing documentary and experimental film to preserve identities and culture, as well as immersive experiences in the virtual reality space. // Kayla Briët creates art that explores identity and self-discovery -- and the fear that her culture may someday be forgotten. She shares how she found her creative voice and reclaimed the stories of her Dutch-Indonesian, Chinese and Native American heritage by infusing them into film and music time capsules. // Twenty-year-old Kayla Briët explores themes of identity and self-discovery in multiple mediums of storytelling: film, multi-media arts, and music. Kayla’s short documentary, Smoke That Travels, immerses viewers in her native Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation heritage and explores fears that her culture may someday be forgotten. This film has screened and won awards at over 45 festivals internationally, including MoMA in NYC, and has been archived in the Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C. As a multi-instrumentalist and self-taught composer, Kayla also scores her own films and creates music in styles ranging from cinematic to alternative pop to electronic. Her one-take, improvised live-score for director Ingrid Veninger's 80 minute feature film, "He Hated Pigeons," was performed at Outfest 2016 at the Director's Guild of America, and is described by The Hollywood Reporter as "a stirring mix of tribal themes, melodic delicacy and heartbeat percussion." She performs live as a one-woman band, with her keyboard, guitar, loop pedal, and guzheng zither, a traditional Chinese instrument. Recently, Kayla was named a 2017 TED Fellow, a 2016 Sundance Film Festival Ignite Fellow, 2016 Adobe Creativity Scholar, 2016 MIT Chamber Scholar for her interest in blockchain technology, and a 2016 Oculus Launch Pad Artist for virtual reality. Currently, she is creating and directing documentary and experimental film to preserve identities and culture, as well as immersive experiences in the virtual reality space. // Filmmaker + composer // technology, native prairie, music, film, creative technology, design, education, arts, blockchain, world-building, virtual reality, liberatory design, community organizing, documentary, composing // Los Angeles|Cambridge|Taiwan|USA|California|United States|Taipei|Massachusetts

Los Angeles|Cambridge|Taiwan|USA|California|United States|Taipei|Massachusetts

Palestine

Photojournalist // Eman Mohammed, 26, was born in Tabouk,a small village in Saudi Arabia and educated in Gaza City Palestine where she started her photojournalism career at the age of 19 in 2006. Eman's work focuses on documenting the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, including invasions and wars that frequently occur in the area and the formation of armed militant groups in the strip . The main body of her work has moved from covering the Israel's bombing blitz of Gaza in 2008-2009 and death perpetrated through Israeli shelling of the territory in a hard news style, to a Long series of sensitive women issues and the aftermath long term projects. Eman Mohammed's photographs expanded to reach other countries within the Middle East through her two recent projects "Diaspora of the arab world" and “iWar” . Her work was published in Guardian, Le Monde, Washington post, Geo international, Mother Jones , and CNN Clients include the National, The Observer, Brown book, Save the children, UNDP, UNRWA, UNESCO, and The Elders. Eman Mohammed's work was recently acquired by the British museum in London. Her ongoing long term projects "Diaspora, and iWar are expected to finished by the summer of 2014. Been part of several international exhibitions Frames of Reality workshop 2008, New York, U.S., April 2009 "Beware the Cost of War", London, UK, October 2009 "Where are the Human Rights?", Montreal, Canada, McGill University, March 2009 World Press Photo 2008 & Local Testimony 2009 joint exhibition, Tel Aviv, Israel Defending Hope in Gaza, Filmbase-Curved Street, Temple, Dublin, Ireland, January 2009 Elsewhere Exhibition, Kibbutz Be'eri, Israel, March 2010 Generation 9\11, September 10 - October 30, 2011, Den Haag, The Netherlands Women on the Verge, Empy Quarter Gallery in Dubai 2012. British Musuem ,London 2012 This is also Gaza ", Ras El-Ein Gallery, Amman/Jordan 2012. " “Alltag fern des Alltäglichen” in Basel (September 2011),Zurich (October 2011),Geneva (November 2011),Lausanne(January 2012),Neuchâtel (May/June 2012), Glarus (small town in the center of Switzerland, August 2012), Zurich (August- December 2012) Vienna 2012, Telaviv 2013,Iran 2013. INDIVIDUAL JOURNEY AWARDS PDN30 2010 Judges’ Special Prize, Carmignac Gestion 2009 2nd Prize, "Daily Life" category, Local Testimony 2009 2nd Prize, "Nature & Environment" category, Local Testimony 2009 Honorable Mention, UNICEF Photo of the Year 2009 New Media Award–UK, for war coverage in Gaza 2008-2009 "Outstanding Journalists" Honoring Ceremony, PCHR and OHCHR in Gaza Nomination, Joop Swart Masterclass, World Press Photo 2009/2010/2011/2012 Nomination, UNICEF POY 2009/2010. // Eman Mohammed is an award-winning photojournalist and Senior TED fellow, currently based in Washington, DC Eman is a visual artist, born in Saudi Arabia and educated in Gaza City, Palestine, where she started her photojournalism career at 19. For the first decade of her work, she focused on documenting the political conflict in the MENA region, including military Israeli invasions and the formation of armed militant groups in the Gaza Strip. Eman's body of work has since transitioned into series of long-term and in-depth aftermath projects focused on women in culturally sensitive communities and investigative stories about criminal justice and race relations from an outsider perspective in the United States. Eman's photographs have been published in The Guardian, CNN, Le Monde, VICE, The Washington Post, Geo International, Mother Jones, NPR, Marie Claire, and The Atlantic. Several international organizations have also recognized her work as it was acquired by the British Museum in London and The Harn Museum of Art, University of Florida. Eman has been a TED fellow since 2014 and was selected as a Senior TED Fellow in 2019. // Eman Mohammed is one of the few female photojournalists in the Gaza Strip. Though openly shunned by many of her male colleagues, she is given unprecedented access to areas denied to men. In this short, visual talk, the TED Fellow critiques gender norms in her community by bringing light to hidden stories. // Eman Mohammed is an award-winning photojournalist and Senior TED fellow, currently based in Washington, DC Eman is a visual artist, born in Saudi Arabia and educated in Gaza City, Palestine, where she started her photojournalism career at 19. For the first decade of her work, she focused on documenting the political conflict in the MENA region, including military Israeli invasions and the formation of armed militant groups in the Gaza Strip. Eman's body of work has since transitioned into series of long-term and in-depth aftermath projects focused on women in culturally sensitive communities and investigative stories about criminal justice and race relations from an outsider perspective in the United States. Eman's photographs have been published in The Guardian, CNN, Le Monde, VICE, The Washington Post, Geo International, Mother Jones, NPR, Marie Claire, and The Atlantic. Several international organizations have also recognized her work as it was acquired by the British Museum in London and The Harn Museum of Art, University of Florida. Eman has been a TED fellow since 2014 and was selected as a Senior TED Fellow in 2019. // Photojournalist // children, nature, human rights, rights, women's rights, elders, education, gender, women education, armed conflict, human rights and women's rights, ptsd relief, war, justice, women, war and armed conflict // Washington|United States|District of Columbia|USA

Washington|United States|District of Columbia|USA

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

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Michigan State University; Backyard Brains; University of Michigan; University of South Carolina

Backyard Brains is a company founded by neuroscience Ph.D. students with a mission to democratize neuroscience education. They have developed kits that allow individuals, including children, to learn about neuroscience at an early age using off-the-shelf electronics. Their products focus on neuroscience but have expanded into various STEM research fields. The kits enable users to record from neurons in invertebrates, human physiology, neuroengineering devices, and even plant signaling. Backyard Brains has received recognition for their work, including awards from prestigious organizations and the U.S. National Institutes of Health. They have a strong community presence, with TED Talks and collaborations with popular science shows. The company is open-source, transparent about their finances, and offers a range of experiments and lesson plans for educators and enthusiasts. // Adjunct Professor in the Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology at the University of Michigan // Adjunct Assistant Professor of Neuroscience, Michigan State University // Greg Gage is the co-founder and CEO of Backyard Brains, an organization that develops open-source tools that allow amateurs and students to participate in neural discovery. Greg is an NIH-award winning neuroscientist with 9 popular TED Talks and dozens of peer-reviewed publications. Greg is a Senior Fellow at TED and the recipient of the White House Champion of Change from Barack Obama award for his commitment to citizen science. // Michigan State University; Backyard Brains; University of Michigan; University of South Carolina // Gregory Gage is a seasoned neuroscientist and educator with a strong focus on democratizing neuroscience research. With a background in academia as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Michigan and Michigan State University, Gregory has also made significant contributions as the co-founder and CEO of Backyard Brains. Through this organization, he has spearheaded the development of open-source tools that enable individuals, including students and amateurs, to engage in neural exploration. Gregory's work has been recognized with prestigious accolades such as the White House Champion of Change award, highlighting his dedication to promoting citizen science. His extensive experience is underscored by numerous peer-reviewed publications and engaging TED Talks that have garnered widespread acclaim. // I develop low-fi, hands-on tools to teach neuroscience to students before university. The goal is to track the best students into neuroscience research careers despite their economic backgrounds. // Gregory Gage is a seasoned neuroscientist and educator known for his dedication to democratizing neuroscience education. As the co-founder and CEO of Backyard Brains, he has led the development of open-source kits that make neuroscience accessible to individuals of all ages, including students and amateurs. Gregory's work emphasizes hands-on learning and aims to inspire a new generation of neuroscientists by providing affordable tools for neural exploration. His contributions have been recognized with prestigious awards, such as the White House Champion of Change award, showcasing his commitment to promoting citizen science. Through his extensive experience in academia and innovative approach to teaching neuroscience, Gregory Gage continues to make significant strides in bridging the gap between science education and research opportunities. // Neuroscientist + roboticist // Neuroscientist and co-founder of Backyard Brains, an organization teaching kids and amateurs neuroscience through hands-on experiments to see and hear brain signals from living neurons and also via robotic control of ordinary cockroaches. // Greg Gage is a neuroscientist, engineer and the CEO of Backyard Brains. Greg develops tools, curriculum and experiments that allow the general public participate, hands-on, in neural discovery. He is senior fellow at TED and has given many TED talks (9 online), received the director's innovation award as an investigator at the National Institute of Health (NIH), and was recognized in a White House ceremony for being Obama’s Champion of Change for his commitment to citizen science. In his free time, he enjoys changing diapers of his 2 young daughters. // Them's fighting words if you're an octopus, in that more than one octopus in a space often means a rumble. Our intrepid neuroscientists analyze aggression by observing the fighting behavior of two-spotted octopuses or, if you prefer, octopodes. // What does the love song of a mosquito sound like? Find out as our intrepid neuroscientists explore the meaning of all that annoying buzzing in your ear. // Modern technology lets neuroscientists peer into the human brain, but can it also read minds? Armed with the device known as an electroencephalogram, or EEG, and some computing wizardry, our intrepid neuroscientists attempt to peer into a subject's thoughts. // Gregory Gage is a seasoned neuroscientist and educator known for his dedication to democratizing neuroscience education. As the co-founder and CEO of Backyard Brains, he has led the development of open-source kits that make neuroscience accessible to individuals of all ages, including students and amateurs. Gregory's work emphasizes hands-on learning and aims to inspire a new generation of neuroscientists by providing affordable tools for neural exploration. His contributions have been recognized with prestigious awards, such as the White House Champion of Change award, showcasing his commitment to promoting citizen science. Through his extensive experience in academia and innovative approach to teaching neuroscience, Gregory Gage continues to make significant strides in bridging the gap between science education and research opportunities. // Neuroscientist + roboticist // technology, education, entrepreneurship, electronics, electrical engineering, data, research, citizen scientist, engineering, robots, stem, data analysis, robotics, neuroscience, children, software development, science, software // Michigan|Ann Arbor|United States|USA

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