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TEDx17³Ô¹Ï

About Our TEDx17³Ô¹Ï Series

Starting Spring 2025, ASFC will host a quarterly TEDx17³Ô¹Ï event. We invite all students to share their stories or ideas for presentation. Please save the date for our inaugural event April 17 and consider auditioning to present a 15-minute or less talk!

Note: Application for Spring 2025 closed March 17. Thank you to everyone who submitted their ideas! Please check back in fall for our next submission dates.

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Small Wonders, Big Impacts TEDx Talk

Thursday, April 17 • 6-8 p.m. • Appreciation Hall

Join us in celebrating how small ideas and actions can create significant positive change. We invite students and staff to apply and share their stories or ideas on how something small can lead to something big. We hope to see you there, either in the audience or on stage!

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Please check back for Spring 2025 TEDx17³Ô¹Ï talk recordings.

Spring 2025 TEDx17³Ô¹Ï Talks

Khang Nguyen —The Impact of Sleep on the Academic Setting

Meet Khang

Khang is a first year student studying physics and engineering at 17³Ô¹Ï. He first found his main interest in astronomy but grew more invested into physics and engineering as he learned more about the world. He currently serves as 17³Ô¹Ï Rocketry's secretary and treasurer and works a part-time job as an instructional assistant for the 17³Ô¹Ï department of Physics. Outside of school, he enjoys playing the saxophone (since he was 8), getting exercise, and hanging out with friends.

Samay Rele — When We   Fall Down the Mountain, the Way Up Begins with a Single Step

Meet Samay

Samay is a freshman at 17³Ô¹Ï and De Anza College majoring in Political Science. He is especially interested in the functionings of government and international relations, and is a member of De Anza Model United Nations. He is also a former member of the Boy Scouts of America, earning the rank of Eagle Scout in 2023. His hobbies include baseball, videogames, and learning about obscure historical facts. He currently interns for Assemblymember Ash Kalra, furthering his understanding of how government functions.  

Brian Sawaya — The Truth of Luck, and How You Can Engineer Yours

Meet Brian

Brian Sawaya is a second year undergraduate at 17³Ô¹Ï and De Anza College studying Mechanical Engineering with a focus in biological applications. He found himself getting heavily involved on campus, most notably leading 17³Ô¹Ï Robotics, achieving the Outstanding Club of the Year award, as well as working on low-cost electromyography applications, which was presented at the 2024 MIT Human Augmentation Summit. His passion (and luck) led him to intern at the Winetraub Lab at Stanford where he worked on a human-machine interface for noninvasive detection of cancer. He is currently working on bioengineering applications for space technology, and is looking to transfer to a 4-year in the fall.

Alisa Sonehara — From Pressure to Purpose: Creating Change Through Passion

Meet Alisa

Alisa is a junior at Palo Alto Middle College High School, planning to go into business. She is a member of the 17³Ô¹Ï ASFC marketing team, the Japanese Cultural Club, and 17³Ô¹Ï Script, and was a finalist in the Google Case Competition last fall. Additionally, she co-founded the nonprofit DreamxDancers, which supports community engagement and aligns with her love of helping others. On the side, she enjoys running, content creating, and spending time with her loved ones. Alisa is dedicated to pursuing diverse opportunities and expanding her experiences while making a positive impact.

Victoria Strelnikova — Love is the Answer: How the Seemingly Small Act of Self-Love Creates a Big Impact

Meet Victoria

Victoria Strelnikova, M.A, CMT, presently works in the Office of Student Affairs & Activities at 17³Ô¹Ï serving the student leaders that she once was. It is her honor and privilege to guide students on their journey of personal growth and leadership development. She is an alumna of 17³Ô¹Ï and went on to complete her B.A. in Sociology, and M.A. in Organization & Leadership. In addition, she also has a background in the wellness and spirituality spaces as a facilitator, coach, and guide. Her mission and purpose in life is to be of service to others and support them in living their version of a victorious life.

 

Meet Harini, TEDx Coordinator

Questions?
We're Here to Help!

Harini Nagappan, TEDx17³Ô¹Ï ASFC Coordinator

harini.nagappan@gmail.com


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