That Makes Two of Us.

Hey! What is this event?

No time to joyfully peruse the website? No worries, our busy bees! For a brief description of our event’s details and the spirit of our theme, “That Makes Two of Us,” watch this interview of our organizer, Rebecca Wahl, on WFSB TV for the segment ‘Great Day @9a.’ Recorded in January, 2023.

To view all our talks, visit TEDx Talks on YouTube

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Featured Talks

  • The Making of a Juvenile Delinquent | Byron Williams

    What makes a juvenile delinquent? Is it a biological predisposition, a specific environmental stimulus… sheer bad luck? Based on his 20+ years as a juvenile corrections officer in his hometown of Detroit, Michigan, and as Eminem’s ex-bodyguard, Mr. Byron Williams’s talk will reveal his answer to this question.

  • What a stray cat taught me about human relationships | Emma Flaherty

    How a unique relationship with a stray cat can change the way you think about the connection animals have to human mental health and relationships.

  • Ballpoints vs. Basketballs: The Effects of Jock Culture | Andrew Onubogu

    Andrew Onubogu, a 17-year-old Nigerian-American from West Orange, New Jersey, shares how the way we view athletes as living on a “different plane” then other students changes the dynamics within our schools and the world at large.

That Makes Two

That Makes Two

Event Name

TEDxDanielHandHS

Date

March 10th, 2023

Place

Daniel Hand High School, Madison CT, 06443

Theme

That Makes Two of Us

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What does “That Makes Two of Us” mean?

Picture this: You’re having a rough day. Super tired, worried, or upset. You tell a friend how you’re feeling and they say “well, that makes two of us.” Now WAIT! Right there! Even though your friend didn’t solve your problem/fix your bad day, simply them saying that they are feeling a similar way might make you feel a smidge better. And that is the feeling that we are trying to capture in this event. Not only can we come together over shared problems and insecurities, but also through our ideas.

02

How can I participate?

You’re in luck: applications for speakers and team members are now open! By clicking the “Participate” tab in the Main Menu, you can either fill out an application to become a speaker or part of the TEDxDanielHandHS Team. If neither of those options sound appealing (totally understandable), you can contact us using the “Contact Us” form at the bottom of the screen or send an email to tedxdanielhand@gmail.com to discover more ways that you can help support the event!

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Can I come see the event?

Of course, we believe in “bigger is better” for audience sizes, but unfortunately we are only allowed 200 guests in the audience during the night of the event (TED’s rules). But do not fret! Thanks to our incredible tech team, every talk featured at the event will be recorded on high-quality cameras and posted on the TEDx YouTube Channel following the big day so that everyone can experience the brilliant ideas of our speakers and team. The event will also feature live broadcasting, perfect for the ultimate home-viewing TEDx marathon!

04

Who is running this event?

So we’ve covered all the fabulous details about the event but let’s get to the big question: who is executing these big plans?! Well, big plans require people with big ambition and even bigger goals, qualities that every member of our team possesses. In fact, TEDx@DanielHandHS is 99% student-run (1% for working with school administration, of course), and therefore the event is largely catered towards inspiring young people in our community of Madison and beyond. To read more about our organizer and team, please click the “About” link below!

Contact us.

Any questions, comments, or concerns? We would love to hear from you! Please leave your name and message below, and we will reach out as soon as possible.

☺, TEDxDanielHandHS Team