Communication Scholars Give TEDx Talks

Scholars across the communication discipline have been giving TEDx talks, which are independently organized local discussions in the spirit of the influential TED conference. They've raised provocative questions about education, online racism, death acceptance, and more. We've collected links to some of the videos from the events. If you've participated in one that isn't listed, please contact Trevor Parry-Giles, and we'll add it to the list.

Videos of communication scholars giving TEDx talks, most recent listed first.

	Douglas Thomas, a professor at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Southern California, discussed "Provocative New Questions About Education" at TEDxUSC on May 4, 2012.
	Tamara Afifi, a professor in the Department of Communication at the University of California, Santa Barbara, discussed "The Impact of Divorce on Children" at TEDxUCSB on April 27, 2012.
	Walid Afifi, a professor in the Department of Communication at the University of California, Santa Barbara, discussed "How Uncertainty Affects Us (and Five Simple Words to Make a Change)" at TEDxUCSB on April 27, 2012.
	Justin Lewis, a professor of communication and head of the Cardiff School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies, spoke about consumer capitalism at TEDxCardiff on March 31, 2012.
	Lisa Nakamura, professor of Asian American studies and communication at the University of Illinois, discussed "5 Types of Online Racism and Why You Should Care" at TEDxUIllinois on September 15, 2011.
	Edward Castronova, a professor of telecommunications at Indiana University, advised the audience to "Be A Gamer" at TEDxBloomington on May 14, 2011.
	Lisa Sparks, a professor of health and strategic communication at Chapman University, discussed health risk messages and decision-making at TEDxOrangeCoast on May 19, 2011.
	Corey Anton, a professor of communication studies at Grand Valley State University, discussed "Death Acceptance as Sustainable Life Practice" at TEDxGrandValley on October 26, 2010.