Theme: TEDxWHBC Youth - Education and Future

TEDxWHBC Youth was initiated by a WHBC student. It is officially authorized by TED, and co-hosted by WHBC staff team. Through the collaboration between speakers, student volunteers, and the staff team, TEDxWHBC Youth aims to create an exclusive stage for current students and alumni to share their transformative ideas and narratives. As a global platform for idea exchange, TEDx makes its debut at WHBC in 2024 with the theme of “Education and Future”, starting a new chapter of innovation on campus.

Wuhan Britian China School
No.10 Gutian Celu, Qiaokou Celu
Lecture Hall, 7th Floor, Building 2
Wuhan, Hubei, 430000
China

Amy Jiang

IBDP Grade 11 Student

Technological innovations and social changes have driven educational innovation and brought new discussions. Will cramming education still exist? Should electronic products be allowed to be used in the classroom? Can brain-computer interfaces replace independent learning? If you are interested in these topics, welcome to join the talk!

Emma Pan

Class of 2021 Senior at Claremont McKenna College, Data Science and Psychology (BS)

Emma Pan Incoming Product Manager at Microsoft Senior at Claremont McKenna College, Data Science and Psychology (BS) Emma Pan’s work and research centers on the intersection of AI, Data Science, Entrepreneurship, and Entertainment. Emma’s experience includes a Product Manager internship on Microsoft’s Windows Responsible AI team, AI research at 10 By Ten Entertainment, co-founding a stealth startup, and interning as a Data Scientist at AIBRT. She also directs a podcast called Free Food for Thought.

Olivia Shen

Class of 2020 Micron Technology, Network Planner University of California, Berkeley, Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (MEng) Georgia Tech, Industrial Systems Engineering and Law, Science, and Technology (BS)

Olivia’s research focuses on the application of operations research, supply chain modeling and optimization, and production process improvement. She also explores the intersections of law, social sciences, and engineering. Beyond her engineering background, Olivia has a strong interest in interdisciplinary studies of regional and national development. She has published papers and portfolios that integrate perspectives from history, culture, language, and technology, and has participated in international conferences to explore the connections between technology, history, and humanity.

Theodore Tao

AP Grade 11 Student

My friend, have you ever found studying to be a painful process? Have you ever been confused about the purpose of studying? Have you dreamed of a magic method that would allow you to achieve good grades? With advanced technology today, can learning be a fun experience? I’ll share my story and hopefully together we can discover the best way to learn.