TEDxYouth@ASBGV2023:
”Before”math

"Often, you will hear about the "after"math of problems. Maybe you find a way to do something about it, maybe you forget the problem existed, or maybe you feel a small amount of guilt because you knew but did not act. Regardless, you never get to know the "before"math that adds up to preventing the problem in the first place. Fundamentally, we think it is much healthier for our mindset if we take account of the "before"math around us and make small changes to our perspectives, especially when it comes to how we view what is in our control. We want this TEDxYouth event to reflect the fact that our generation has had to learn to adapt to the mistakes made by previous generations and be okay with making the most of what we have received in terms of navigating those intractable problems. During this TEDxYouth event, which will discuss the use of microplastics, the effects national athens have on listeners, the influence of public spaces on citizens, and more, we will help you build a perspective on how individuals can navigate society in a way that lets you add up the "before"math that can spare us from the "after"math of things gone wrong." - Yujie (Vicky) Zhong)

  • Organized by Yujie (Vicky) Zhong (Student Coordinator) and Boyd Gossett (Adult Co-Coordinator)

  • Hosted by the American School of Bangkok Green Valley

  • Photos by Villnard Villanueva | navshots

Mark Rifkind

National Anthems and Their Effects on Society | Mark Rifkind| TEDxYouth@ASBGV | This talk discusses national anthems and the ritualistic synchronous effects that they have on people. Mark is a junior at ASBGV. He likes basketball and is very tall. He also likes to listen to music! This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

Victoria Dixon

Microplastics: In-depth Review of an Ever-growing Research Field | Victoria Dixon | TEDxYouth@ASBGV | Microplastics are known to be contaminants of the ocean, yet very little is known about their possible effects. Despite their small size, they are considered to be "persistent plastic debris as a major form of ocean pollution" (Laist). Understanding their history, future trends, and challenges can help researchers and developers come up with new ideas to help capture these microplastics. Few researchers are starting their experimental phases for these solutions. Vicky is a junior at ASBGV. She is a pro at diving! This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

Passaraporn (Winnie) Tay

Social Influence and Adolescent’s Identity Development | Passaraporn Tay | TEDxYouth@ASBGV | This talk mainly focuses on peer pressure and parental influence and how their brains function while being influenced. The effects of both pressure and influence are explained as well. The audience can understand more about why adolescents can have sudden mood swings or sudden personality changes. It also shows what peer pressure and parental influence can lead to. Winnie is a senior at ASBGV. She has cool hair! This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

Shreyas (Yash) Pandey

Friendliness and Comfort in Modern Urban Architecture | Shreyas Pandey | TEDxYouth@ASBGV | This talk explores the architectural decisions that make a city feel uncomfortable and hostile rather than comfortable and inviting. Prepare to hear how city leaders can intentionally make public spaces exclusionary. Yash is a sophomore at ASBGV. He is slay!! This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

Juliette Ito

What's the Deal with Picasso? | Juliette Ito | TEDxYouth@ASBGV | Cubism connects to primitivism, and that is a problem because primitivism is a type of “naive racism” in which Europeans look at African traditional art and compliment them based on racist ideas. Juliette is a junior at ASBGV. She is cool. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

Jiwon (Debora) Han

Impacts of Parental Control in Childhood | Jiwon Han | TEDxYouth@ASBGV | This focuses on the impacts of different types of parental control on adolescents' mental health during childhood. Mental health during childhood often persists to adulthood and awareness about how parental control impacts that are essential to forming long healthy relationships with children. Debora is a senior at ASBGV. She is awesome! This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

TEDxYouth@ASBGV2024:
Technology x Humanity

"Our generation grew up during the time that technology was evolving from being inhuman to having human-like qualities. Recognizing this fact, this event will reflect that our generation has had to learn to adapt to the changes in technology by making the most out of it while not losing our humanity to it. We will delve into the intersection of "Technology x Humanity." The 'x' here symbolizes multiplication, reflecting the exponential impact technology has on our lives. In this fast-changing era, we understand that technology brings both blessings and challenges. We recognize that the healthiest mindset to navigate the technology landscape is to understand what lies within our control. Today, our speakers will share insights and experiences that shed light on this theme. we will help you build a perspective on how individuals can navigate society in a way that lets technology multiply the best of our humanity.” - Yujie (Vicky) Zhong)

  • Organized by Yujie (Vicky) Zhong (Student Coordinator) and Boyd Gossett (Adult Co-Coordinator)

  • Hosted by the American School of Bangkok Green Valley

  • Photos by Shangming (Sam) Liu

Tantai Seema

Social Media and Pre-teens’ Decisions in Skincare | Tantai Seema | TEDxYouth@ASBGV | Tantai gives a brief overview of social media on the world, especially pre-teens. She then gives an exmaple of this, which relates to skincare. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

Camila Wilson

Streaming, the True Crime Genre, and You | Camila Wilson | TEDxYouth@ASBGV | Camila discusses to what extent does sensationalism impact the genre of true crime and how it has affected its viewers. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

Timothy (Timmy) Tannarat

Tech-Savvy Young Archeologists | Timothy Tannarat | TEDxYouth@ASBGV | Timmy covers an introduction into the differences between relative and absolute and an overview of radiometric dating (brief history, atmospheric carbon variance, and interpretation); in other words, how archaeologists date things. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

Jimin Lee

Manipulation in Photography | Jimin Lee | TEDxYouth@ASBGV | Pictures have been a powerful means of communication in our world since its creation, and it's becoming increasingly dominant. How can we now navigate through the unreliability of photographs and use them for its original purpose - creating honest depictions? This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

Min (Marcus) Kyaw

Motivations for Southeast Asian Students Seeking STEM Careers | Min (Marcus) Kyaw | TEDxYouth@ASBGV | Marcus is looking at why Southeastern students choose STEM through the lens of game theory. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.