“The War on Drug-Resistant Bacteria” explores a new and innovative solution to the epidemic killing drug-resistant bacteria: bacteriophage. The speaker uses personal anecdotes to connect this science to real-world scenarios and gives the listener an overview of the bacteriophage field. Andrew Kully is a student at Avenues: The World School. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the Ted conference format but independently organized by a local community.

Is it ever acceptable to commodify the human body? This question becomes particularly complex when contextualized through the lens of organ donation and open organ markets. There is a current global organ shortage, and one of the only potentially viable solutions at our disposal involves putting a price on the human body and its parts.

Can you name 5 players on your favorite team? When was the last time we made the playoffs? These are some of the most simple questions for a fan to receive, but somehow are ubiquitous phrases amongst female sports fans. Why is it that women are subjected to belittlement or made to feel inadequate for expressing passion for something they love? This Ted Talk delves into the personal experience of being a female fan and dealing with discrimination in both male and female-dominated fandoms.

Who are you? And what makes you different from me? Does anything? In his talk, Ace Meltzer uses ancient stories from all over in order to reveal the common thread that ties everyone (and he does mean everyone) together.Description goes here

Rocks! Humanity is undergoing a massive transition, a revolution, in our sources of energy. It is essential we analyze the intricate, and possible dangers behind this necessary transition.

Do you think your parents hold you to superhuman standards? Do you have those same high expectations for them? This talk explores using empathy to navigate the adolescent experience of dealing with the imperfections in ourselves, our adults, and the world around us

Why have so many Venezuelans migrated to New York in recent years? Could a person that has lived in such conditions be considered privileged? What should people in positions of privilege in New York do regarding its migrant crisis? In this Ted Talk, Carlos Egaña goes over these questions while reflecting on his experiences back in Caracas.