Do you think being selfish is good or bad? Boundaries protect your energy like fences protect your home "Next time someone calls you selfish...Smile." Nicole Nam is a Thai-American content creator and fitness enthusiast known for her engaging presence on social media platforms. In addition to her social media endeavors, Nicole has contributed articles focusing on health and fitness topics, drawing from her academic background. Nicole has shared insights from her experiences, such as moving back to Thailand, on various platforms, including podcasts. Her diverse content and professional background have established her as a notable figure in the health and wellness community.Nicole has contributed numerous articles on health and fitness topics, aiming to present information in an entertaining yet informative manner. Her work has been featured on platforms like Betches.In addition to her writing, Nicole hosted the Vibing in Valentino podcast, creating a platform for women to share powerful stories and fostering a well-rounded space for women’s issues. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

| Farabi Hafiz | TEDxUniversity of Barishal In this thought-provoking TEDx Talk, Farabi Hafiz, former journalist at Channel 24 and youth advocate, dives deep into the culture of education in Bangladesh—how it shapes mindsets, limits creativity, and what must change for future generations to truly thrive. With the theme “Voice of Today, Vision of Tomorrow,” Farabi challenges the traditional norms of our education system and sparks a powerful conversation on rethinking what education should truly mean in the 21st century. ? What you’ll learn in this talk: Why “education” is more than just exams and degrees How culture and mindset influence learning outcomes The hidden costs of outdated teaching methods A vision for a more inclusive, creative, and empowering learning future Farabi Hafiz is a renowned news anchor and media personality in Bangladesh, known for his engaging and narrative-driven news presentation style. With a background in Mass Communication and Journalism from Dhaka University, he began his career at DeshTV in 2009 and has since become a leading figure in the television industry. Beyond news anchoring, he is also a mentor, offering specialized courses on news presentation to train aspiring broadcasters. With his vast experience and impactful presence in the media, he is set to inspire the audience at TEDx University of Barishal with his insights on communication and storytelling. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

For generations, humans have looked to the night sky and wondered: How did our Milky Way come into being? Thanks to recent advances in both observational astronomy and computational modeling, we now know the answer. In this talk, Prof. Andrew Wetzel will describe how supercomputer simulations allow us to understand the history of our galactic home and how its current order emerged from a chaotic beginning. Andrew Wetzel is a Professor of Physics and Astronomy at UC Davis. A theoretical astrophysicist, he uses the world’s most powerful supercomputers to generate simulations that model the formation of galaxies. He is particularly interested in understanding how our galaxy, the Milky Way, came into being. Originally from North Dakota, Andrew earned his undergraduate degree at Harvey Mudd College, his Ph.D. at UC Berkeley, and he pursued postdoctoral research at Yale, Caltech, and Carnegie Observatories. In January, the Biden White House selected Andrew for a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on outstanding scientists and engineers early in their careers. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

The Animation Industry is but a microcosm of the ever-changing world that we live in. Sonya shares her key ingredients to resilience and staying on an upward trajectory during dramatic industry changesSonya Hassan-Carey has had a long and illustrious career within the Animation Industry. She has been an Artist, Producer, Head of Studio, studio owner, and is currently a Professor in the Animation Department at Otis College of Art and Design.The Princess and the Frog, along with Winnie the Pooh, Kronk's New Groove, Osmosis Jones, Loony Tunes Back in Action, and The Nut Job are just some of the titles in which Sonya has been able to have a leadership role.Sonya is also the Founder and Lead Creative of "The Animation Lounge," which offers customized Animation workshops, produces independent films, and helps to develop unique IP. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

When life-saving surgery comes with a devastating financial cost, patients and their families face an often-overlooked crisis: financial toxicity. Drawing from patient stories and global surgery research, this talk explores how surgical care can push people into financial hardship—and what we can do to ensure that no one goes bankrupt for the care they need. Jade Tso is a medical student at the University of California, Davis School of Medicine, where she is a part of the Academic Research Careers for Medical Doctors (ARC-MD) Program and the UC Davis Center for Global Surgery. She is a Paul Farmer Research Collaborator at the Harvard Program in Global Surgery and Social Change. As an undergraduate at Duke University, she initiated a community-based nutrition project in Argentina. She spent 6 years organizing with the grassroots advocacy arm of Partners in Health and served on the National Steering Committee. After college, Jade began working at Advance Access & Delivery as the Zero Tuberculosis Initiative’s Data for Action Fellow before acting as Program Manager. While in medical school, Jade has served as the co-director at Paul Hom Asian Clinic, a student-run clinic for low-income and uninsured Asian immigrants in Sacramento. As a former American Medical Women’s Association Global Health Fellow (2021-2023) and Alpha Omega Alpha Student Research Fellow, Jade worked on a pilot project implementing a stomach cancer screening program and assessing barriers to care for endoscopy in Roatan, Honduras. In her research year, she is studying financial toxicity among cancer surgery patients in Northern Thailand. An aspiring “attorney for the poor” and global surgeon, Jade is passionate about framing healthcare as a human right and proving that high standards of care can be provided in low-resource settings. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

What if changing the world started with a simple question: Why not me? Yelyzaveta Leshchenko shares how one small act of courage sparked a journey from laser experiments on plants to space research. Her talk is a reminder that you don’t need to be a genius to make an impact—you just need to start. Yelyzaveta Leshchenko is an engineering student and space technologies researcher passionate about solving real-world and off-world challenges. She led the award-winning LASPA project on laser stimulation and plant growth- crucial for sustainability and future space missions. As a two-time president of the Photonics Engineering Club and leader of SPIE and Optica chapters, she connects young engineers globally. She received the “New Technologies for Women Ukraine” scholarship and the “Stypendium pod choinkę” for promoting STEM. As an ambassador of the Faculty of Mechatronics and participant in the LeaderSHEp in Tech Academy, she’s shaping a more inclusive, visionary future in engineering. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx