About Michael
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Athlete, Blogger, Brainstormer, Environmentalist, Foodie, Scientist, Student, World traveler
Bio
John Michael Robinson
Furman University
Box 29638, 3300 Poinsett Highway Greenville, SC 29613
336-209-4180
michael.robinson3@furman.edu
EDUCATION
• 2012-present: Furman University, Greenville, SC
• 2010–2012: North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, Durham, North Carolina
• 2008–2010: Greensboro Grimsley Senior High School, Greensboro, North Carolina
ACTIVITIES
• TEDx Furman Organizer and License Holder 2013-2014
• TEDx Furman
• Furman University Student Activities Board
• Residential Assistant, NCSSM
• UNC-Association of Student Governments
• NCSSM Student Government Association Senior Senator 2011-2012
• Captain NCSSM Men’s Varsity Soccer 2010-2011 and 2011-2012;
2010 NCHSAA State Championship Finalists, 2011 NCHSAA State Champions
HONORS
• Furman James B. Duke Scholar
• NCSSM Senator of the Year, 2011-2012
• NCSSM Golden Cupola Winner, 2012
• NCSSM Senior Senator, 2010-2012
• Carolina 9 All-Conference, All-Region First Team, Men’s Soccer 2010-2012
• Tri-M National Music Honor Society 2009
WORK EXPERIENCE
• Freshman Blogger: Furman University, Greenville, South Carolina, 2012-2013
• Farmhand: Peacehaven Community Farm, Whitsett, North Carolina, Summers 2010 and 2011
• Host: Saffron Indian Cuisine, Greensboro, North Carolina, March-August, 2010
I'm passionate about
Nickname generator. Creative writer. Unique sports enthusiast. Vegetarian. Outdoor activity extraordinaire. Exercise maniac. Former farmhand. Trumpet student. Candle lover. Regular adventurer.
An idea worth spreading
Use biomimicry to streamline future building construction, alternative energy engineering, and military defense.
Areas of expertise
Blogging & Tweeting, Creative Writing, Cycling & Sporting Goods, Environmental Ethics and Policy, Sustainability - Food, Waste, Water, Sustainable Agriculture
The TED story
Like most, I've always been in to watching TED talks. It wasn't until I got to Furman University this fall that I got the chance to plan a TEDx. In a few months Furman will put on our first event. Next year, I hope, we'll see our dream realized of hosting the most thought-provoking TEDx in the Southeast.
Things you might not know
Cooking, writing and traveling. (Can someone be good at traveling? I think yes.)