TEDxSBU: Campus event returns after decade
The conference costs $25 for general admission and features seven student speakers out of a total ten presenters.
By Riya Zhao ·
Stony Brook University will host its first TEDx event in ten years on November 13. The conference, titled Uncharted Dissonance, focuses on how moments of disagreement and tension drive discovery and creativity.
The last TEDxSBU event took place a decade ago. The new program examines dissonance in areas like climate change, technology, and social structures. Organizers argue that rather than avoiding these tensions, participants should view them as catalysts for meaningful change.
The event runs from 10 am to 2 pm at the Charles B. Wang Center Theatre. Admission is $25 for the general public and $15 for students. The price includes lunch. Tickets are available online, and the program will stream live at stonybrook.edu/live.
Ten individuals will present on the stage. Seven of these presenters are students, marking the highest share of student voices in the event's history. The remaining speakers include alumni, faculty, and staff.
Marianna Savoca will host the day. She serves as the associate vice president for career readiness and experiential education at Stony Brook University. The conference aims to bring the campus community together to share bold ideas and transformative stories on a global stage.
