On April 19, 2014 TEDxUOregon  “Intersections: Diversity is Critical to Creativity” comes to UO. Would you like to give a TEDx talk on your big idea? If so, here are the guidelines and application. Deadline for applying is Wednesday, April 2, 2014 by 5:00 pm

Your Big Idea should:

• explore a tension in your field or discipline
• represent a bold, thought-provoking idea
• reflect a relevant and timely concept
• provides a call to action that arouses a sense of care & urgency from the audience
• be data-driven or grounded in relevant theory
• present a message that changes the perception of the audience

UO Students with big ideas are welcome to apply! If you’re still not sure if you are TEDx ready, then check out these great resources as you prepare your application. Student speakers will be asked to distill their big idea into a TEDxTalk of 5 minutes or less