Past TEDx event
TEDxPWHS Youth
This independently organized TEDx event brings the community together to share ideas worth spreading.
Speakers
Speakers may not be confirmed. Check the event website for the latest lineup.
Brandon Tupchong
Student Speaker
Why does where you are born have such a major impact on how long you live? In this eye-opening talk, sophomore Brandon Tupchong investigates global health disparities by comparing countries such as Nigeria and Japan. Through examining income, healthcare access, environment, and history, he reveals the deeper social factors that shape health and inequality around the world.
Janani Soundar
Student Speaker
If a machine can create art, write stories, and generate ideas in seconds, what makes human creativity special? In this thought-provoking talk, sophomore Janani Soundar examines the rise of artificial intelligence and questions how generative AI is changing the meaning of originality, expression, and creative work in today’s world.
Madelyn Bland
Student Speaker
What happens when the thing that’s supposed to connect us starts changing the way we see ourselves? In this honest and personal talk, sophomore Maddie Bland explores the impact of social media on teenagers’ mental health, relationships, and self-image. Through research, reflection, and a 30-day break from TikTok, she examines how technology influences our daily lives, and what happens when we finally quit cold turkey.
Poonyapa Kaewchaiyo
Student Speaker
How much of who we are is shaped by the people around us? In this heartfelt and reflective talk, freshman Piano Kaewhchaiyo explores the connection between friendship, culture, and self-worth. Through personal experiences with multicultural friendships, identity, and shared stories, she reveals how the people we meet can open new perspectives, strengthen our sense of belonging, and help us discover parts of ourselves we never knew existed.
Thea Kupersmith
Student Speaker
Why do people laugh at such different things across history? In this fascinating talk, sophomore, Thea Kupersmith, explores how humor has evolved from ancient Mesopotamian jokes to modern internet memes, revealing what comedy can teach us about politics, culture, power, and everyday life. By examining satire, art, literature, and social commentary across centuries, she shows that humor is far more than entertainment; it is a reflection of the societies that create it.
