Emily Lago Anderson

The Purpose of Daydreaming

Explore the purpose in daydreaming with Emily Lago Anderson, as she shares her personal journey of overcoming crossroads which sparked her passion to champion diversity and inclusivity in technology education and industry. Extending an open invitation, she encourages the audience to dream beyond limitations and take actionable steps toward a more equitable future.

Chirag Shah, PhD

How to be a good ‘parent’ to AI

As AI becomes even more powerful and omnipresent, what it would, could, and should do are pivotal questions. The answers to these questions, and the choices we make based on them, will have a huge impact on both the future of AI and that of humanity. In this talk, Prof. Chirag Shah demonstrates how we can draw inspiration from parenting to develop value-driven and responsible AI for the betterment of society.

Noha Polack, MD

Eliminating the weight bias in healthcare

Can you recognize when you are acting in a biased way? Can you recognize bias in the community around you? In a world obsessed with body size, Dr. Noha Polack’s talk delves into the pervasive impact of weight bias and the urgent need for change.

Nash Fung

Unlocking the Magic to Providing Better Emotional Support

Nash Fung, a crisis line volunteer, reveals the secrets to effective emotional support. Learn how simple actions can lead to profound connections and meaningful aid. Join Fung as he shares practical insights and personal anecdotes, illuminating the transformative power of empathy and presence in navigating emotional support.

Jeff Nguyen

Why your career needs a North Star

For many college students out there, your twenties are going to be plagued by the ambiguities of life - career, love, and everything else in between. In his talk, Jeff Nyugen talks about the importance of having a North Star and how it can be used by students to navigate the blurriness of their early adulthood to make meaningful and purposeful decisions that make sense to who they are, and who they want to be.

Zarya Rubin, MD

The one step to alleviating burnout

Burnout has reached epidemic proportions, along with our cultural obsession with productivity. In this humorous, highly personal, data-driven talk, Dr. Zarya Rubin teaches us how to outsmart burnout with four simple words: Do One Thing Less.

Traditional Chinese Dance at UW

Traditional Chinese Dance at UW was founded in 2021 with the mission to spread Chinese culture in the UW and Seattle communities through dance performances and events! Follow them on Instagram at @tcduw to follow their journey throughout the year as they hold quarterly free workshops and perform at other events until their very own end-of-year showcase in May! At the TEDxUofW conference, they will be performing a piece called "Heavenly Shower." The style and story behind this dance originates from Tibet, a region in China known as the "roof of the world" because it is the highest region on Earth. In Tibetan culture, there is a traditional bathing custom called the Heavenly Shower. According to legend, this shower helps get rid of filth, diseases, and sins on the body, because the spring water on the high mountains represent peace, happiness, and a blessing from the gods. In this Heavenly Shower, men and women bathe together facing Buddha and the gods, and everyone is free, open, and harmonious with nature. It really is a beautiful rendition of human and nature living in harmony. We hope you enjoy this dance!