TEDxSarasota

Did you catch Nick Whitney? He was great! http://bit.ly/13Mqkh0

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:56:40 -0400

Did you catch Nick Whitney? He was great!
http://bit.ly/13Mqkh0

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Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:56:36 -0400

theworldaccordingtoevie: Woo! One of our TEDxSarasota Talks is...

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 11:30:38 -0500

theworldaccordingtoevie:

Woo! One of our TEDxSarasota Talks is featured on TEDx!!

Mary Esselman’s TEDxSarasota Talk is featured this week on...

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 22:22:27 -0500

Mary Esselman’s TEDxSarasota Talk is featured this week on TEDx:
http://bit.ly/VPP2fC

The impact of desegregation on learning: Rucker Johnson

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 11:38:24 -0500

tedx:

“Denying children access to resources damages both their educational and later life outcomes.”

As schools were desegregated in the 1950s and 1960s, opponents feared that embracing students from low-performing all-black schools would lower standards and unfairly disrupt white students’ performances. In fact, as Rucker Johnson shows with his extensive research, desegregation had essentially no effect on white students, but propelled minority students to unprecedented levels of success. (Filmed at TEDxMiamiUniversity)

Each week, we choose four of our favorite talks, highlighting just a few of the enlightening speakers from the TEDx community, and its diverse constellation of ideas worth spreading. Browse all TEDxTalks here »

Sarasota area in Top 10 of places to move to | HeraldTribune.com

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 10:32:31 -0500

Sarasota area in Top 10 of places to move to | HeraldTribune.com:

barcampsarasota:

Sarasota ranks No. 10 in the nation among U.S. moving destinations, according to a just-released report by moving company Penske Truck Rental.

Each of the other nine metropolitan statistical areas sited in the Penske study’s Top 10 are centered around major cities, such as Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Seattle and Charlotte, N.C.

Penske, a global transportation services provider, said the list is compiled by analyzing online consumer truck rental reservations and inquiries to Penske Truck Rental call centers. Only 2012 one-way moves were considered.

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Theresa Rose speaks about the power of “joyful...

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 13:48:26 -0500

Theresa Rose speaks about the power of “joyful movement” to improve health and well-being at TEDxSarasota — all while hula-hooping nearly nonstop. Part of TEDxSarasota’s inaugural conference held on 12/12/12 with the theme “Creativity Matters” at the Historic Asolo Theatre in Sarasota, Florida.

Anand Pallegar, a successful entrepreneur in the technology...

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 13:45:50 -0500

Anand Pallegar, a successful entrepreneur in the technology industry and master of ceremonies at TEDxSarasota, speaks about creativity in his own life at the close of the event. TEDxSarasota’s inaugural conference was held on 12/12/12 with the theme “Creativity Matters” at the Historic Asolo Theatre in Sarasota, Florida.

Clyde Butcher, a photographer best known for his monumental,...

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 13:38:14 -0500

Clyde Butcher, a photographer best known for his monumental, black-and-white, Florida landscapes, speaks at TEDxSarasota. Clyde is a self-educated photographer who works with antique cameras to create work with an emphasis on conservation. He explains how creativity and persistence allowed him to design processes to shoot, develop, and print his photographs, which often measure 5’x7’. The beauty and importance of Clyde’s photography has generated widespread recognition resulting in many museum exhibits and high honors. Clyde has also completed six Public Broadcasting programs on the environment of Florida, with three of them being award-winning documentaries. This talk is part of TEDxSarasota’s inaugural conference held on 12/12/12 with the theme “Creativity Matters” at the Historic Asolo Theatre in Sarasota, Florida.

The Resonance Project performs at TEDxSarasota. The...

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 13:25:43 -0500

The Resonance Project performs at TEDxSarasota. The group’s unique vision pulls from music as old as the 12th century and global music from Africa, Spain, and the Middle East. Part of TEDxSarasota’s inaugural conference held on 12/12/12 with the theme “Creativity Matters” at the Historic Asolo Theatre in Sarasota, Florida.

David Houle, a futurist, thinker, and speaker, explains how...

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 13:23:12 -0500

David Houle, a futurist, thinker, and speaker, explains how technology, specifically cell phone ubiquity, has radically altered the notion of place in modern society. Part of TEDxSarasota’s inaugural conference held on 12/12/12 with the theme “Creativity Matters” at the Historic Asolo Theatre in Sarasota, Florida.

Scout Bassett, who began life as an amputee in a Chinese...

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 13:18:20 -0500

Scout Bassett, who began life as an amputee in a Chinese orphanage, speaks about the importance and power of creating one’s own identity. A world-class athlete, Scout is a student at UCLA and works with the Challenged Athletes Foundation. This talk is part of TEDxSarasota’s inaugural conference held on 12/12/12 with the theme “Creativity Matters” at the Historic Asolo Theatre in Sarasota, Florida.

Les McCurdy, a comedian and comedy club owner, tells the story...

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 13:14:13 -0500

Les McCurdy, a comedian and comedy club owner, tells the story of Special O’Laughics, a program he launched that helps mentally challenged adults to learn and perform stand up and sketch comedy. Part of TEDxSarasota’s inaugural conference held on 12/12/12 with the theme “Creativity Matters” at the Historic Asolo Theatre in Sarasota, Florida.

Chris Lambe speaks at TEDxSarasota about the Mosaic Villages...

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 13:08:04 -0500

Chris Lambe speaks at TEDxSarasota about the Mosaic Villages Project, which is helping 300,000 smallholder farmers move from subsistence agriculture to a food surplus in nine countries. Part of TEDxSarasota’s inaugural conference held on 12/12/12 with the theme “Creativity Matters” at the Historic Asolo Theatre in Sarasota, Florida.

Nick Whitney explains research he has been involved with at Mote...

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 13:00:54 -0500

Nick Whitney explains research he has been involved with at Mote Marine Laboratory in studying the behavior of wild animals using technology such as the accelerometers found in many smartphones. Nick applies these tags to sharks, leaping sturgeon, invasive Burmese pythons, and other species to find out what these animals are up to and why it matters. Part of TEDxSarasota’s inaugural conference held on 12/12/12 with the theme “Creativity Matters” at the Historic Asolo Theatre in Sarasota, Florida.

Surprises abound in this multimedia, surrealist talk/performance...

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 12:42:02 -0500

Surprises abound in this multimedia, surrealist talk/performance by Rony Abovitz and Magic Leap at TEDxSarasota. Rony is a recognized innovator and entrepreneur, having co-founded the pioneering robotics company, MAKO Surgical Corp, which was recognized by Deloitte as the #1 fastest growing tech company in North America in 2011. Part of TEDxSarasota’s inaugural conference held on 12/12/12 with the theme “Creativity Matters” at the Historic Asolo Theatre in Sarasota, Florida.

Mary Esselman explains how dramatically reconfiguring the...

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 12:35:32 -0500

Mary Esselman explains how dramatically reconfiguring the traditional classroom with the help of innovative technology is allowing promising improvements in underperforming schools. A 25-year veteran in public education, Mary has promoted equity, innovation, and transformation of urban schools — both as a teacher and administrator. She is currently the Education Achievement Authority of Michigan’s Chief Officer for Equity, Innovation, and Accountability. Part of TEDxSarasota’s inaugural conference held on 12/12/12 with the theme “Creativity Matters” at the Historic Asolo Theatre in Sarasota, Florida.

George Haddad, an aerospace engineer and project manager at NASA...

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 12:28:16 -0500

George Haddad, an aerospace engineer and project manager at NASA Kennedy Space Center, speaks about changes in the space program as well as current NASA research, including on the International Space Station. Part of TEDxSarasota’s inaugural conference held on 12/12/12 with the theme “Creativity Matters” at the Historic Asolo Theatre in Sarasota, Florida.

Steve Shenbaum explains how honesty, humility, and humor allow...

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 12:21:35 -0500

Steve Shenbaum explains how honesty, humility, and humor allow us to be the best we can be in life. Steve is considered one of the industry’s leading experts in character development, team-building, and communication training. Part of TEDxSarasota’s inaugural conference held on 12/12/12 with the theme “Creativity Matters” at the Historic Asolo Theatre in Sarasota, Florida.

Kelsang Jampa leads a guided meditation at TEDxSarasota. An...

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 08:59:00 -0500

Kelsang Jampa leads a guided meditation at TEDxSarasota. An American Buddhist monk, Jampa travels extensively, giving the ancient wisdom of Buddha to people throughout the US and abroad, helping them to find happiness in their hearts. Part of TEDxSarasota’s inaugural conference held on 12/12/12 with the theme “Creativity Matters” at the Historic Asolo Theatre in Sarasota, Florida.