Who's speaking at TED-Ed 2021?

21 announced speakers, including Andrew Macdonald, Brian Christian, Brian Pavlac, Daniel Kwartler, and Haimanti Roy.

What does TED-Ed 2021 cover?

Topics include Future of Education, EdTech & Learning, World History, Education, Emerging Tech, and History & Civilization.

When and where is TED-Ed 2021?

Jan 28, 2021 in New York, United States.

TED-Ed 2021

Name: TED-Ed 2021
Start: 2021-01-28
Location: New York, United States

TED-Ed 2021 is a speaking event in New York with a lineup of 21 speakers, including Brian Christian, Andrew Macdonald, and Daniel Kwartler.

Jan 28, 2021

New York, United States

21 speakers

21 talks

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Who spoke at TED-Ed 2021?

21 speakers

Andrew Macdonald
Uber Executive | Global Mobility & Platform Strategy
"The rise and fall of the Kingdom of Man"
customer experience cxscaling organizationsstrategic planning
Also at: Web Summit
Brian Christian
Computer Scientist | Emerging Technology & Scientific Innovation
emerging tech
Also at: TED · O'Reilly · TEDxConstitutionDrive
Brian Pavlac
Historian | Expert on witch trials and religious persecution
"A brief history of the devil"
history civilizationworld history
Daniel Kwartler
Educational content creator | TED-Ed presenter exploring science and literature
"Why don't we cover the desert with solar panels?"
edtech learning
Haimanti Roy
Diversity & Inclusion Expert | Transforming Workplace Culture Through Systemic Change
"Why was India split into two countries?"
diversity equity inclusionorganizational culture
Helen Farr
Emerging Technology Expert | Demystifying the Future
"Why is this 2,500 year old shipwreck so well-preserved?"
emerging techfuture trends predictions
James Tanton
Mathematics Education Innovator | Transforming Classrooms with Inquiry-Based Learning · Global Math Project
"Can you solve the risky disk riddle?"
educationfuture of education
Jeffrey Lockwood
Biologist & Naturalist | Athletic Performance & Sustainable Futures · University of Wyoming
"Are locust plagues unstoppable?"
conservation biology
Joseph Goffman
Educator | Transforming Personal Development Through Strategic Growth
"Whatever happened to acid rain?"
coaching development
Karen Cox
Historian | Debunking myths in American historical narratives
"Debunking the myth of the Lost Cause: A lie embedded in American history"
debate public discourseworld history
Kayla Mandel Sheets
Education Innovator | Transforming Learning Experiences
"You could have a secret twin (but not the way you think)"
educationinnovation
Lorenzo García-Amaya
Educator | Transformative Learning Strategies for Modern Classrooms
"Why do we, like, hesitate when we, um, speak?"
edtech learningfuture of education
Luis Zambrano
Education Expert | Transforming Learning Experiences
"These salamanders snack on each other (but don't die)"
edtech learningfuture of education
Marianne Schwarz
Education Innovator | Transforming Learning Experiences
"What happens to your brain during a migraine?"
edtech learningfuture of education
Neil Jeyasingam
Educator | Innovative Learning and Teaching Strategies
"How do antidepressants work?"
future of education
Pekka Hämäläinen
Historian | Expert on Native American empires and the Lakota nation
"The rise and fall of the Lakota Empire "
world history
Rod Phillips
Historical researcher | Exploring social policies through the lens of prohibition and divorce
"A brief history of divorce"
history civilizationpublic policy
Sara Mednick
Sleep Researcher | Unlocking the Power of Naps & Human Performance · University of California, Irvine
"How long should your naps be?"
cognitive neurosciencestress performance
Sarah Tracy
Organizational communication scholar | Professor at Arizona State University
"What is MSG, and is it actually bad for you?"
communication influenceorganizational culture
Shravan S K
Education Innovator | Transforming Learning Experiences
"Can you cheat death by solving this riddle?"
edtech learningfuture of education
Stefan Al
Urban planning expert | Exploring sustainable cities and innovative architecture
"Could we build a wooden skyscraper?"
urbanization cities

Frequently asked

Who's speaking at TED-Ed 2021?: 21 announced speakers, including Andrew Macdonald, Brian Christian, Brian Pavlac, Daniel Kwartler, and Haimanti Roy.
What does TED-Ed 2021 cover?: Topics include Future of Education, EdTech & Learning, World History, Education, Emerging Tech, and History & Civilization.
When and where is TED-Ed 2021?: Jan 28, 2021 in New York, United States.