Kathleen McAuliffe, an award-winning science journalist and adjunct professor at the University of Miami, first presented her talk about the influences of a personƵs gut bacteria on their minds and personality in February 2023 at TEDxMarshallUƵs Complexities of Identity event.
Speakers for the TEDxMarshallU 7th annual event, 'Beyond Borders,' at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, at the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center in Huntington.
Kathleen McAuliffe, an award-winning science journalist and adjunct professor at the University of Miami, first presented her talk about the influences of a personƵs gut bacteria on their minds and personality in February 2023 at TEDxMarshallUƵs Complexities of Identity event.
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Speakers for the TEDxMarshallU 7th annual event, 'Beyond Borders,' at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, at the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center in Huntington.
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Evan Green is the curation coordinator for TEDxMarshallU.
HUNTINGTON Ƶ TEDxMarshallU has announced the lineup of inspiring speakers for its 7th annual event, ƵBeyond Borders.Ƶ Eight speakers will take the stage to share their ideas at the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center in Huntington at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 8.
TEDxMarshallU is a student-led, faculty-mentored, independently organized event. This yearƵs theme was inspired by MarshallƵs 2024-2025 Higher Learning CommissionƵs Quality Initiative, ƵBuilding a Stronger and More Inclusive Marshall Community.Ƶ
ƵIƵm honored to be working with such an incredible team for this yearƵs event,Ƶ Evan Green, TEDx speaker-turned-team curation coordinator, said in a news release. ƵƵ we continue our curation process, weƵre working diligently to create the most engaging TEDxMarshallU event we possibly can.Ƶ
The event will bring together educators, medical professionals and students from a variety of backgrounds who share commonalities in their experiences pushing past the boundaries in their lives, according to the news release.
These speakers will discuss what it means to go beyond borders:
Rafael Alfonso, a senior Yeager Scholar at Marshall University from Virginia Beach, Virginia. With majors in computer science and creative writing, he plans to pursue a career in web development or game design.
Jessica Frey, M.D., a neurologist, assistant professor of neurology and movement disorders specialist working at the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute at West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia. She is the movement disorder fellowship program director and specializes in deep-brain stimulation procedures for patients with ParkinsonƵs disease and tremor.
Dene Grigar, Ph.D., a professor and the director of creative media and digital culture in the Department of Digital Technology and Culture at Washington State University. Her current projects include exploring the future of reading and writing in extended reality spaces and building an open-access, virtual museum-library to house digital art.
Jim Harris, Ed.D., assistant professor and director of behavioral health in the Department of Social Work at Marshall University. He is also the owner of Opportunities Consulting Services. Harris uses his practice approach to complex topics to help people better understand themselves and the people they support in their lives.
Rajia Hassib, the author of two novels and several short stories and essays. Her first novel, ƵIn the Language of Miracles,Ƶ was a New York Times EditorsƵ Choice and received an honorable mention from the Arab American Book Award. Her second novel, ƵA Pure Heart,Ƶ was one of Book MarkƵs best-reviewed books of the week of its release. She also teaches English and creative writing at Marshall University.
Glen Midkiff, the chief of staff for academic affairs and executive director of the Rahal Center for Strategic Engagement at Marshall University. He has over 20 years of experience in administration, housing and residential life, judicial affairs, student organization advising, recruitment, marketing and business.
Hannah Moore, a third-year doctoral student in clinical psychology (Psy.D.) at Marshall University and a supervised psychologist at the Cabell Huntington Hospital Counseling Center. Her work focuses on providing comprehensive psychological services, including diagnostic evaluations and psychotherapy, while emphasizing a holistic approach to mental and physical well-being.
Jonathon Stanley, J.D., a member of the law firm of Robinson & McElwee PLLC. He graduated from Brigham Young University with degrees in history, Russian and anthropology before graduating cum laude from Washington & Lee University School of Law. He has since found his passion in immersing himself in literature and art from around the world.
ƵƵ Marshall University focuses on Ƶbuilding a stronger and more inclusive community,Ƶ IƵm excited for this yearƵs speakers to share their unique perspectives about going ƵBeyond BordersƵ in service of that endeavor,Ƶ Dr. Brian Kinghorn, lead organizer, said in the release. ƵIƵm confident our attendees will leave this event thinking about the physical, psychological and social borders in their lives in new and transformative ways.Ƶ
General admission tickets will be $20 and admission for university and K-12 students will be $5. Children under 8 years old will not be permitted at the event. Visit to learn more about the event and purchase tickets.
Additional information is also available by contacting Baylee Parsons, TEDxMarshallU communications director, at 304-962-4484.
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