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2014 INFINITE IMPACT
9 am Begins Amy Lee Segami Prologue Isabelle Romero & Yoetzin Diaz Welcome Chris Anderson TEDx Introduction [TED Talk] Bob Roiblat Emcee Opening Remarks: Desire and Belief
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Infinite Impact on Big Picture Andrew Nelson Little Impact of Infinite Space Resources Carol Ross Barney Urban Waterways Joe Smith How to Use a Paper Towel [TED Talk] Katherine Darnstadt Interstitial Systems 10:30 am BREAK Infinite Impact on Individual Sanjib Sahoo From Wall Street To Your Street Xi Zhang Life With a Dream Raed Tawil Delivery Drones: Your Daily Lives Jessica Anne Hubert Uncertainty Shawn Achor The Happy Secret to Better Work [TED Talk] Valerie Fuson & Ellen Schnur Impact With Improv Workshop 12 LUNCH Infinite Impact on Society Hamid Arastoopour Global Impact of Sustainable Energy Tom Thum The Orchestra in My Mouth [TED Talk] Monika Wiela No Box Left Behind Ian Beacraft Stories We Tell: Rewriting Through Technology CLOSING RECEPTION 5 pm Ends w w w.TEDxIIT.COM * Facebook .com/TEDxIIT * t witter@TEDxIIT
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ABOUT US
TED is a global platform devoted to ‘Ideas Worth Spreading’ and TEDx is a locally organized event that focuses on individuals and innovation across the United States and the World. TEDxIIT will introduce some of the community’s most influential and innovative thinkers (you)! TEDxIIT also aims to provide a networking platform for the presenters and audience members. THE networking opportunities are intended to promote the adoption of the ideas, or to facilitate their adaptation and improvement through constructive feedback. TED is a nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. It started out (in 1984) as a conference bringing together people from three worlds: Technology, Entertainment, Design. Since then its scope has become ever broader. Along with two annual conferences -- the TED Conference on the West Coast each spring, and the TEDGlobal conference in Edinburgh UK each summer – TED includes the award-winning TED Talks video site, the Open Translation Project and TED Conversations, the inspiring TED Fellows and TEDx programs, and the annual TED Prize.TED Fellows and TEDx programs, and the annual TED Prize.
TEDx was created in the spirit of TED's mission, "ideas worth spreading." The program is designed to give communities, organizations and individuals the opportunity to stimulate dialogue through TEDlike experiences at the local level. How popular are these TEDx events? Last month, 162 TEDx events took place in 50 countries! Each event has its own name and its own special identity. From TEDxBroadway to TEDxYouth, they cover a vast sphere of audiences from all around the world. These talks are more than talks. They are where inspiration meets communication.
IIT Mission To create a world-class event which is innovative, mind-opening and attention-grabbing, featuring inspirational and energizing speakers from the IIT community. Vision To inspire the greater community by spreading positive ideas and action to impact the global humanity. TEDxIIT is a student organization that hosts a TED like event on the IIT campus featuring speakers from the IIT community with TED.com partnership. The event is open for the entire global community since 2011. The project takes a great deal of organization, talents and resources. A core committee composed of members from the university, faculty, alumni and students will share the responsibilities. The scope of the project will be determined by this core committee. In 2013, TEDxIIT.com was sold out with more than 30,000 global viewers live streaming. The individuals involved with TEDxIIT have a passion for initiating lasting, positive change at IIT and believe in the power of ideas to change attitudes and lives. The event is open to a live audience of 100 people. Additionally, this event will be streamed live globally; the video will have a permanent digital footprint through the TED.com website, upon approval.
vThe Venue - Tower Auditorium, IIT Main Campus Illinois Institute of Technology is a national, technological, Ph.D.-granting research university, with world-renowned programs in engineering, architecture, the sciences, humanities, psychology, business, law, and design. Founded in 1940 and tracing its roots back to the 1890s with the founding of Armour Institute of Technology and Lewis Institute, IIT brings a focused, interdisciplinary approach to education, including the Interprofessional Projects Program. With five campuses throughout the Chicago area and alumni around the world, IIT pairs the educational and cultural experiences of America's Second City with the small feel of an undergraduate population of just over 2800 and total population of just over 7800.
I I T To w e r i s l o c a t e d on the landmark 120-acre Main Campus of Illinois Institute of Technology(IIT), just four miles south of downtown Chicago. Part of the historic Bronzeville neighborhood, IIT Tower is a 20-story concrete and glass building-- the only mixed-use, high structure of its kind in the area. University Technology Park at IIT and a variety of mixed-use tenants, ranging from social and government agencies to research startup companies, currently occupy the building. Also located within the Tower is IIT Research Institute, which provides non-clinical research and development services to the United States government and sponsors in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and chemical industries.
BACKGROUND
History TEDxIIT was founded by IIT alumna Amy Lee Segami in 2009 shortly after she was invited to speak at the inaugural TEDxPeachtree in Atlanta. Upon returning to Chicago, she proposed the idea to the alumni board and founded TEDxIIT. TEDxIIT is a student organization with the purpose to host a world class TED like event on campus. The inaugural TEDxIIT 2011 Break Through was a great success. TEDxIIT 2012 Gaining Momentum was sold out with more than 1,000 global viewers live streaming. Thanks to the inspiring speakers, attentive audience, devoted committee members, exceptional volunteers and the supportive environment. TEDxIIT now has the permanent digital footprint on the TED.com website.
Media Reference TEDxIIT 2011 Break Through, March 26, 2011 http://www.ted.com/tedx/events/1749 Playlist of speakers from 2011: http://tinyurl.com/clt92bj TEDxIIT 2012 Gaining Momentum, April 14, 2012 http://www.ted.com/tedx/events/4971 Playlist of speakers from 2012: http://tinyurl.com/7fja784 TEDxIIT 2013 Exponential, April 13, 2013 http://www.ted.com/tedx/events/8505 Playlist of speakers from 2013: http://tinyurl.com/k2xxjxj
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Benefits TEDxIIT delivers all the goal statements and core values of the Strategic Plan. 1.Spotlight the success of IIT including Alumni, Students, Faculty and Staff members. 2.Generate a sound project to contact the alumni, get their involvement and reconnect with the university. 3.Offer a great leadership and volunteering opportunity to build relationship between alumni, students, faculty and staffs. 4.Install great pride to the IIT community worldwide. 5.Increase the visibility and credibility of IIT to global awareness. 6.Create a buzz in the IIT global community with the pre- and postevent(s). 7.Develop, nurture and rekindle meaningful relationships in the IIT community. 8.Promote interdisciplinary and inter-departmental communications on campus. 9.Long lasting digital footprint on TED website
Details 1.TED.com is about Ideas Worth Spreading. They expanded their brand for multiple TED independent conferences worldwide. Upon approval, the conference is streaming live through their website. 2.IIT offers a range of noted speakers with Ideas Worth Spreading, selected from brilliant faculty members, award-winning alumni to smart and enthusiastic students as well as devoted staff members. 3.IIT could reinvent the wheel and put out a similar conference model like TED.com. The cost and resource would be tremendous. A collaboration with TED.com is more cost effective.
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Sustainability With YouTube and podcast technology, TEDxIIT leaves significant virtual foot-print. Taking advantage of the social media on linkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, the program will be viewed repeatedly, years into the future. It will be a great recruiting tool to attract new talents to IIT as well as student retention.
Funding The cost will be funded by the project itself. TED.com does not provide any funding. The business model of all TEDx conferences are supported by sponsors and volunteers, generated through the local community. Therefore, here is a great opportunity to reach out and connect the alumni globally and attract corporate sponsors for an event that already has more than a billion viewers and brand recognition. The scale of the conference determines the amount of funds required. As a university, IIT is expected to provide reasonable resources, the venue and staff support, free of charge.
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Infinite Impact The theme for 2014 is “Infinite Impact”. This theme is following last year’s “Exponential”. The current theme was chosen because TEDxIIT after making a break through, slowly gaining momentum, and growing exponentially, thanks to the marvelous ideas and supporters from the IIT community and around the world, has become more than just a student organized event, it has impacted our community with ideas that are worth spreading and will continue to do so indefinitely! The theme nicely flows with the objective of TEDxIIT, which is to provide a platform for ideas that are currently or will continue to have an “Infinite Impact” for a positive change. We’ll be addressing issues that will have an infinite impact in the fields of architecture, engineering, business/ entrepreneurship, science, m o v e m e n t s f o r e q u a l i t y, a n d personal development. Infinite Impact is not only the theme for this year, but it also demonstrates the effect of an idea, in its development, after continuously growing, and the impact it has already made in the personal, professional and academic worlds. When an idea reaches exponential growth, it becomes infinite. This year has been especially productive year of building and moving forward and continuing to grow: with support from students of all background and IIT administration; with like-minded community.
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SPEAKERS The speakers include three alumni, four faculty members, six community leaders as well as two IIT students and overseer. We’ll be addressing issues that will have an infinite impact in the fields of architecture, engineering, business/ entrepreneurship, science, movements for equality, and personal development.
Hamid Arastoopour Alumnus, Faculty Continuing the Pathway Towards a Global Sustainable Energy Strategy
Carol Ross Barney Faculty, Architect/Designer How Architects can change the world
Ian Beacraft IIT Community People acting like brands, and brand acting like people. How do we reconcile a paradox that defy’s our evolutionary wiring?
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Katherine Darnstadt IIT Alumna Beyond the Building. Transforming the interstitial open spaces can be a catalyst for community connectivity and socialization
Jessica Hubert IIT Community Resilience: Do You Have a Choice? “ I have chosen tenacity and joy to recreate a life worth living.�
Andrew Nelson Little IIT Community The Impact of Infinite Space Resources Dispel any myths that space is a big empty place not worth exploring
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Bob Roitblat (Emcee) IIT Community As a serial entrepreneur, speaker, actor and competitive Popeye, Master of Ceremonies Bob Roitblat will help you get to know each of the speakers and will keep the program flowing
Sanjib Sahoo IIT Community Digital Disruption of empowering people with power to make investment decisions anywhere anytime.We are now putting mission critical apps in the customer's hands.
Raed Tawil IIT Student Drones can be very beneficial to humans, if used through the right applications.
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Monika Wiela IIT Community Maximize worldwide donation of household items through an innovative and effortless process by partnering online stores and shipping companies
Xi Zhang IIT Student It is never too late to follow your heart. All you need is courage to make the decision to change your life.
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SPEAKERS BIO
Hamid Arastoopour
IIT Alumus, Faculty, Henry R. Linden Professor of Engineering; Director of Wanger Institute for Sustainable Energy Research
Infinite Impact Idea Global sustainable energy requires a strategic pathway. The assessment on the current and future research, along with the education programs and activities at IIT Wanger Institute for Sustainable Energy Research (WISER) provide the blueprint for this initiative to continue the vision for a sustainable energy society.
Bio Since 1985, he has been a member of the chemical engineering faculty at IIT, where he served as chairman of the department from 1989 to 2003, and dean of the Armour College of Engineering from 2003 to 2008. He currently also holds a joint faculty appointment in the department of mechanical, materials, and aerospace engineering. He began his research activities at the Institute of Gas Technology (IGT) in the experimental measurement and mathematical modeling and simulation of pneumatic conveying and fluidized bed systems associated with coal conversion and gasification processes...(More at www. tedxiit.com)
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Carol Ross Barney
IIT Faculty, College of Architect Board of Overseers, FAIA, Founder and President of Ross Barney Architects
Infinite Impact Idea Urban living is more sustainable with the ease of mass transit, which reduces carbon emissions and dependence on fossil fuels. However the construction of new transit infrastructure is costly and slow. Can urban waterways be effectively used to provide efficient transit quickly and cost effectively?
Bio Carol Ross Barney FAIA is founder and Design Principal of Ross Barney Architects. Responsible for the design excellence of all projects undertaken by the firm she is dedicated to improving the built environment. Her work has an international reputation in design of institutional and public buildings and has been published in national and international journals, books and newspapers and web media. Her building designs have received numerous honors including 4 Institute Honor Awards from the American Institute of Architects and over 30 AIA Chicago Design Awards... (More at www.tedxiit.com)
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Ian Beacraft
IIT Community: Digital Strategist, Leo Burnett
Infinite Impact Idea Digital media have changed the way we tell our stories and form identity. At first glance, it seems they have taken all depth and meaning out of our communication - but when we step back, it’s easy to see it’s still there, we’ve been looking in the wrong place.
Bio Ian Beacraft is a sought after digital strategist with a keen interest in technological anthropology and the Manager of New Technologies at Arc Worldwide, Leo Burnett’s Intelligent Brand Activation arm (3/31). His work across a multitude of bluechip brands and non-profits has garnered him international recognition and dozens of industry awards, including multiple Best In Show awards, and accolades for innovation. He is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and a guest lecturer at universities throughout Chicago. Ian has lectured on mobile and emerging technologies at Northwestern, Loyola, IIT, DePaul, and INSEEC, among others… (More at www.tedxiit.com)
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Katherine Darnstadt
IIT Alumna; Founder and Principal of Latent Design
Infinite Impact Idea Our spaces are as profound as we allow them to be. The city is rooted in its neighborhoods, public spaces, and infrastructure. When neglected or inaccessible, these vacant spaces are detrimental to neighborhood health and vitality. Transforming the interstitial open spaces can be a catalyst for community connectivity and socialization.
Bio Architect and educator Katherine Darnstadt is the founder of Latent Design, a collaborative practice whose projects focus on social, economic and environmental impact beyond the building. Since founding her practice in 2010 with $10,000 and a laptop, Katherine and her firm have been recognized as an emerging leader in the architecture profession and have been featured widely, most notably at the International Venice Biennale, Architizer A+ Awards, Chicago Ideas Week, NPR, and as the 2013 American Institute of Architects Young Architects Honor Award winner. She teaches at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago and Northwestern University.
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Jessica Hubert
IIT Community, Fire Protection Engineer
Infinite Impact Idea The learning curve post hospital for persons with spinal cord injuries is very steep, if not entirely vertical. Paraplegics are taught to live with a wheelchair and sent on their way. Recovery is possible, but in no certain pattern, and certainly not likely. Can uncertainty be a good thing?
Bio Jessica Hubert graduated from the University of Maryland’s Fire Protection Engineering program in May, 2006. With her MBA, she was launching a successful career in research and development for the Fire Suppression Systems Industry. Shortly after the premature birth of her son in 2010, she went thru a divorce in 2012, followed by a accident in 2013 that left her paralyzed from the waist down. Now, as a single mother of a 3 year old boy, she is overcoming the odds and attempting to walk again and recreate her professional life.
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Andrew Nelson Little
IIT Community, Senior System Analyst at Weather Channel and Entrepreneur
Infinite Impact Idea Utilizing resources found in space will create exciting opportunities and provide solutions to many of the challenges currently facing our economy. With the Earth’s resources being rapidly exhausted, it is important to find new sources. They’re out there waiting for us. Let’s go get them.
Bio Andrew Nelson Little works for WSI’s Enterprise Division, the Innovation Engine of The Weather Channel. He has more than 30 years of experience working in computer technology for such companies as FiServ, Thomson Reuters, John Deere, and The Weather Company. He has also served on the Board of Directors for Yon Ede Lott (a non-profit group that works in Haiti) and on the Board of Directors of Toastmasters International. As a child he watched Neil Armstrong put the first human footprint on another planet and he could not wait until human travel to other planets would be routine… (More at www.tedxiit.com)
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Bob Roitblat
IIT Community, CEO of Mainsail Consulting Group, Master of Ceremonies
Infinite Impact Idea Drawing on his eclectic background as a serial entrepreneur, speaker, actor and competitive Popeye, Master of Ceremonies Bob Roitblat will help you get to know each of the speakers and will keep the program flowing.
Bio For more than three decades, Bob Roitblat has innovated, nurtured, developed and sold more than a dozen businesses. He knows first-hand what it takes to excel throughout each phase of a business’ life cycle. As the CEO of Mainsail Consulting Group, he uses his experience as a competitive sailor to draw parallels between building and leading a winning yacht racing team and building and leading a winning business. He helps business owners and managers develop business skills that are effective whether the seas are calm or storms are raging. "Yacht racing," he says, "is the perfect metaphor for business success‌ (More at www.tedxiit.com)
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Sanjib Sahoo
IIT Community, CIO of tradeMONSTER Group
Infinite Impact Idea Digital Disruption empowers people with the ability to make investment decisions anywhere, anytime - initially using desktop computers, then portable, mobile to wearable. We are now putting mission critical apps in the customer's hands. Organizations can only succeed by focusing their innovation on creating a seamless customer experience.
Bio Sanjib Sahoo is an award-winning CTO/CIO for the online retail options and stock broker, tradeMONSTER instrumental in taking it from a small startup to top 2 in North America (Barrons:2013) through various ground breaking innovations. Respected worldwide for his visionary leadership and approach towards innovation, Sahoo has been instrumental in raising the bar in trading technology. Sahoo has won several industry awards, the most recent being 2013 CIO of the Year by Executive Club of Chicago. He has contributed articles to Harvard Business Review, WIRED.com, NBC Chicago etc and has spoken at several national conferences in North America.
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Raed Tawil
IIT Student, Electrical Engineering Major, VP & Treasurer of Sigma Nu Tay, Founder of the Syrian Club
Infinite Impact Idea Imagine getting your monthly prescribed medicine delivered to your home on time, or getting your hotdog delivered to your seat by a click on your phone in a huge stadium. Drones can be very beneficial to humans, and with the right applications they can save time, money, and traffic.
Bio Raed Tawil is a Syrian American student who transferred 2 years ago to IIT, majoring in Electrical Engineering with a minor in Telecommunications and a minor in Information Technology and Management. He lived in Syria during the current crisis before coming to the states. He along with other +30 Syrians received a merit scholarship that was created by a joint program between IIT and Jusoor, a Syrian organization that helps Syrian students globally to continue their education abroad. He started a student organization in IIT called Syrian Club‌ (More at www. tedxiit.com)
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Monika Wiela,
IIT Community, CEO of StyleUpGirl.com, Bucikowo.pl & GiveBakcBox.com, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist
Infinite Impact Idea Maximize worldwide donation of household items through an innovative and effortless process by partnering online stores and shipping companies. Shoppers reuse the shipping boxes to package their donate goods for charities of choice. Shippers will deliver these boxes free to charge, ease the logistics, promote recycling and goodwills.
Bio Having immigrated from a Polish farm to Chicago seven years ago, Monika Wiela soon realized this is indeed in the land of possibilities when she sold the first pair of shoes on the internet. Shortly after, she becomes the CEO of StyleUpGirl. com and Bucikowo.pl, two successful internet fashion wear retail businesses. A dreamer of dreams, she always wants to help the less fortunate. Upon an accidental encounter with an homeless guy on Michigan Avenue in Chicago, she came up with the ingenious triple win concept GiveBackBox™, an effortless and cost free solution to help both people in need and the environment.
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Xi Zhang
IIT Student, Market Analytics and Communications
Infinite Impact Idea Having a dream can happen in one second, but embracing it and finding a way to realize it can be a long path. It takes more than talents. Keep going after your dream will finally bring you the fruits of labour. It is never being too late to pursue your dream.
Bio At 28, Xi Zhang changed her career direction.She had a decent job in sales area and stable life, but she found out her true passion in life: Being a Marketing Consultant. She decided to follow her heart as she believed that it is never too late to pursue her dreams. She says “What you need is the courage to change and follow the voice of your heart.” Born in a small city, she says that she’s an average girl but with big dreams. Since young, it is her dream to be an entrepreneur, despite not knowing the risky life of an entrepreneur… (More at www.tedxiit.com)
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PERFORMERS PRESENTERS BIO
Valerie Fuson
IIT Community, Speech Coach
Infinite Impact Idea Great stories can transform an audience. Maximize your ability to connect with and impact your audience in this highly interactive and FUN workshop. You will learn a few key improv techniques that can bring your story or talk to life & capture the hearts & minds of your audience.
Bio Valerie is the Founder of Empowered Speaking as a presentation trainer and coach. Valerie’s desire to go from fearful to fearless as a speaker lead her to a journey of discovery and studying how to be a fearless speaker by getting coached with dynamic speakers, studying improv, storytelling, and the psychology of influence. Her speaking and storytelling training uses dynamic and advanced techniques of Improv, psychology of impact and influence, and body language to create a fun educational experience. Storytelling is the most powerful way to convey your message and inspire and transform your audience‌ (More at www.tedxiit.com)
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Ellen Schnur
IIT Community, Speech Coach
Infinite Impact Idea Great stories can transform an audience. Maximize your ability to connect with and impact your audience in this highly interactive and FUN workshop. You will learn a few key improv techniques that can bring your story or talk to life & capture the hearts & minds of your audience.
Bio Ellen Schnur founded ImprovTalk in order to share the transformational tools of improv with individuals and organizations. Improv helps make better speakers, listeners, team members, leaders, and all-around engaging communicators. ImprovTalk is comprised of Ellen's vast network of skilled, professionals who offer a broad array of experience and specialties. This diversity allows ImprovTalk to bring you the best, most relevant tools of the trade. Ellen is a performer, speaker, and trainer. She studied at Second City, Laugh Out Loud, and with many Chicago improv masters, and currently performs with two improv troupes‌ (More at www.tedxiit.com)
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Juan Pablo Vielma IIT Student
Infinite Imvpact Idea Music has inspired many as a gateway for culture and introspective thought. Music is a gift to be shared with others. Music is part of life that can have infinite impact.
Bio Juan Pablo Vielma was born and raised in Pharr, Texas. He is currently a senior undergraduate student at IIT and will be graduating in May 2014 with a bachelor of science in computer information systems and a double minor in naval science and psychology. He is also a midshipman with the university’s Navy ROTC program and will receive a commission as a naval officer upon graduation. During his time in Chicago, J.P. has gained various professional experiences and strived to take advantage of numerous student activities on campus.
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PLANNING TEAM
Amy Lee Seagami Alumna Founder
Isabelle Romero IIT Student, Psychology with a minor in Business President
Yoetzin Diaz IIT Student, Architecture, Construction Management Minor Vice President
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Lisa Si Hui Lee IIT Student, Business Major, ITM Minor Secretary
Himza Jivani IIT Student, Aerospace Engineering Treasurer
Egle Malinauskaite IIT Student, Biomedical Engineering Marketing and PR Co-Chair
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Pritom Gogoi IIT Student, Computer Science Webmaster Chair and Production Committee
Szu-Chun Chen IIT Student Marketing and PR Co-Chair
Hamze Leo Sukkar IIT Student, Architecture Production and Speaker Buddy Chair
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Julia Leirado IIT Student, Architecture Production and Volunteer Committee Chair
Vasundhara Agrawali IIT Student,Biomedical Engineering Webmaster and Marketing Committee
Alejandra Royo IIT Student, Architecture Production Committee
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Estelle Schnabele IIT Student, Public Works Production Committee
Yunfei Zheng IIT Student Communication Committee
Sukanya Sengupta IIT Student, Information Technology & Management Webmaster Committee
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Nirja Shah IIT Student PR Committee
Eritomiwa Sobayo IIT Student, Psychology with a minor in Computer Science Webmaster Committee
Syabith Umar Ahdan IIT Student Webmaster Committee
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Fernando Mier IIT Student PR Committee
Amit Sanapala IIT Student, Computer Science Production Committee
Jaehyuk Chang IIT Student, Architecture Event Photographer
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Jerry Doyle IIT Faculty Vice Provost
Tom Tresser IIT Faculty Consultant
Nik Rokop IIT Faculty Faculty
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Erik Harpstead IIT Alumnus 2011 TEDxIIT president
Ameena Payne IIT Alumna 2012 TEDxIIT president
Chanese Smith IIT Alumna 2013 TEDxIIT president
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SPONSORS A Special Thank you for making TEDxIIT Infinite Impact
Illinois Institute of Technology www.iit.edu
IIT Alumni Association alumni.iit.edu
Stuart School of Business IIT stuart.iit.edu
IIT Wanger Institute for Sustainable Energy Research www.iit.edu/wiser
IIT Student Government Association sga.iit.edu
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Amy Lee Segami segami.com
AV Chicago Rentals / AVC Productions www.avchicago.com
MyBadges.com:NameBadgeHolders,Lanyards, Neck Wallets www.mybadges.com
ARC-The Intelligent Brand Activation Agency www.arcww.com
Leo Burnett www.leoburnett.com
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KLUTCHclub: Health & Wellness Products - Womens & Mens www.klutchclub.com
名都季刊｜Mandarin Quarterly www.mandarinmag.com
Artist and Craftsman supply www.artistcraftsman.com
World Market www.worldmarket.com
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Jimmy John's Delivery Freaky Fast www.jimmyjohns.com Bridgeport Coffee Company in Chicago www.bridgeportcoffeecompany.com
Starbucks Coffee Company www.starbucks.com
Buffalo Wild Wings - The Greatest Wings On The Planet www.buffalowildwings.com
Sodexo- quality of life services sodexousa.com Miller Pizza www.millerpizza.com
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Jewel Osco www.jewelosco.com/
Eli's cheesecake www.elicheesecake.com
2 Amigos Mexican food 2amigosmexicanfood.com
France Cuisine
Cermak Freshmarket www.cermakfresh.com
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THANK YOU to President John Anderson and Provost Alan Cramb for their continuous support for TEDxIIT and all of you that make this possible
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