Zakir is a motivated individual apart of the Encounters TEDEd Club. With strong ties in his community, Zakir strives to give back to others, sharing his knowledge and experience through teaching youth STEM Camps and Model UN, and participating Taekwondo and Bollywood Dance. Zakir gave his talk at the 2024 Encounters TEDEd Conference in Vancouver, BC on April 20, 2024. In his talk, he shares with others how, in order to recognize how youth are manipulated by mis and disinformation in social media, they need to  derive their own conclusions based on multiple perspectives. Leader: Shehneen Dhamani TED-Ed, TED's education initiative, inspires tomorrow's TED speakers and future leaders by supporting students in discovering, developing and sharing their big ideas in the form of short, TED-style talks. In the TED-Ed Student Talk program, students work together to discuss and celebrate creative ideas through TED-Ed's flexible curriculum. This presentation was completed by participating in a TED-Ed program and produced independently of the TED Conferences. Only approved participants are able to upload TED-Ed Student Talks. *If you see any video that should be flagged as offensive, please let us know by emailing encountersteded@gmail.com #encountersteded

Ziya Bhayani is a Grade 11 student from Calgary, AB. She is a neuroscience enthusiast and a youth advocate. Ziya is passionate about STEM and building better opportunities for youth within HER community. Ziya gave her talk at the 2024 Encounters TEDEd Conference in Vancouver, BC on April 20, 2024. Her talk is about your Brain ...on Awe! Leader: Shehneen Dhamani TED-Ed, TED's education initiative, inspires tomorrow's TED speakers and future leaders by supporting students in discovering, developing and sharing their big ideas in the form of short, TED-style talks. In the TED-Ed Student Talk program, students work together to discuss and celebrate creative ideas through TED-Ed's flexible curriculum. This presentation was completed by participating in a TED-Ed program and produced independently of the TED Conferences. Only approved participants are able to upload TED-Ed Student Talks. *If you see any video that should be flagged as offensive, please let us know by emailing encountersteded@gmail.com #encountersteded

Aliyan Boodhwani is a 16-year-old from Ottawa, Canada. He's passionate about climate change, emerging technologies, and building projects like writing research papers on carbon capture and growing algae in his basement. Aliyan gave his talk at the 2024 Encounters TEDEd Conference in Vancouver, BC on April 20, 2024. His talk asks if we can broaden our understanding of the acquisition of knowledge. Leader: Shehneen Dhamani TED-Ed, TED's education initiative, inspires tomorrow's TED speakers and future leaders by supporting students in discovering, developing and sharing their big ideas in the form of short, TED-style talks. In the TED-Ed Student Talk program, students work together to discuss and celebrate creative ideas through TED-Ed's flexible curriculum. This presentation was completed by participating in a TED-Ed program and produced independently of the TED Conferences. Only approved participants are able to upload TED-Ed Student Talks. *If you see any video that should be flagged as offensive, please let us know by emailing encountersteded@gmail.com #encountersteded

A Grade 11 student from Vancouver, BC, Serena is driven by her passion for nutrition and helping youth around her feel energetic at all times. She is an understanding leader and passionate public speaker. Serena gave her talk at the 2024 Encounters TEDEd Conference in Vancouver, BC on April 20, 2024. Through her talk, she shares how she has managed transitions in life. Leader: Shehneen Dhamani TED-Ed, TED's education initiative, inspires tomorrow's TED speakers and future leaders by supporting students in discovering, developing and sharing their big ideas in the form of short, TED-style talks. In the TED-Ed Student Talk program, students work together to discuss and celebrate creative ideas through TED-Ed's flexible curriculum. This presentation was completed by participating in a TED-Ed program and produced independently of the TED Conferences. Only approved participants are able to upload TED-Ed Student Talks. *If you see any video that should be flagged as offensive, please let us know by emailing encountersteded@gmail.com

Lyllah is a compassionate member of the Encounters TEDEd Club in Vancouver. As a competitive boxer, she dedicates herself wholeheartedly to her commitments. She is deeply passionate about supporting her community and finds inspiration in working with youth. Lyllah gave her talk at the 2024 Encounters TEDEd Conference in Vancouver, BC on April 20, 2024. In her talk, Lyllah explains how becoming aware of other people’s opinions and expectations makes us self conscious and afraid to be curious. Leader: Shehneen Dhamani TED-Ed, TED's education initiative, inspires tomorrow's TED speakers and future leaders by supporting students in discovering, developing and sharing their big ideas in the form of short, TED-style talks. In the TED-Ed Student Talk program, students work together to discuss and celebrate creative ideas through TED-Ed's flexible curriculum. This presentation was completed by participating in a TED-Ed program and produced independently of the TED Conferences. Only approved participants are able to upload TED-Ed Student Talks. *If you see any video that should be flagged as offensive, please let us know by emailing encountersteded@gmail.com

Noah Karmali is a Grade 12 student in Calgary. He is a passionate entrepreneur, founding his own piano teaching business and lawn-care business when he was 12. Since then, he's been able to develop and learn about soft skills, and he believes that through soft skills being taught at a young age, youth will succeed as the future leaders of tomorrow. Outside of work and school, Noah is an executive member of his city's Mayor's Youth Council and his school's student council, he loves to swim, and is a Team Lead at his mosque. Noah gave his talk at the 2024 Encounters TEDEd Conference in Vancouver, BC on April 20, 2024. Through his talk, he shares how, with AI and technology advancing rapidly, youth must learn skills that will give them access to opportunities and ensure success. Leader: Shehneen Dhamani TED-Ed, TED's education initiative, inspires tomorrow's TED speakers and future leaders by supporting students in discovering, developing and sharing their big ideas in the form of short, TED-style talks. In the TED-Ed Student Talk program, students work together to discuss and celebrate creative ideas through TED-Ed's flexible curriculum. This presentation was completed by participating in a TED-Ed program and produced independently of the TED Conferences. Only approved participants are able to upload TED-Ed Student Talks. *If you see any video that should be flagged as offensive, please let us know by emailing encountersteded@gmail.com

Kayaan Din is an intuitive young gentleman that yearns to discover simple things to the most intricate detail. Through his love of nature, he focuses on the importance that nature plays in the modern world. Kayaan gave his talk at the 2024 Encounters TEDEd Conference in Vancouver, BC on April 20, 2024. Through his talk, he provides insight on how technology is influencing our connection to nature but also how nature influences technology, and encourages us to use tech as a tool to amplify and sustain our connection to nature. Leader: Shehneen Dhamani TED-Ed, TED's education initiative, inspires tomorrow's TED speakers and future leaders by supporting students in discovering, developing and sharing their big ideas in the form of short, TED-style talks. In the TED-Ed Student Talk program, students work together to discuss and celebrate creative ideas through TED-Ed's flexible curriculum. This presentation was completed by participating in a TED-Ed program and produced independently of the TED Conferences. Only approved participants are able to upload TED-Ed Student Talks. *If you see any video that should be flagged as offensive, please let us know by emailing encountersteded@gmail.com

Saman is a 16-year-old goalkeeper whose idol is Mary Earps. She's loves photography, No challenge is too crushing for her, and every friend is one she cherishes. Her goofiness is positively matched by her sheer will to give it her all! Saman gave her talk at the 2024 Encounters TEDEd Conference in Vancouver, BC on April 20, 2024. She believes that everyone knows that sports can teach you a lot of life skills, but not many of them know how - she’ll share her how in her talk. Leader: Shehneen Dhamani TED-Ed, TED's education initiative, inspires tomorrow's TED speakers and future leaders by supporting students in discovering, developing and sharing their big ideas in the form of short, TED-style talks. In the TED-Ed Student Talk program, students work together to discuss and celebrate creative ideas through TED-Ed's flexible curriculum. This presentation was completed by participating in a TED-Ed program and produced independently of the TED Conferences. Only approved participants are able to upload TED-Ed Student Talks. *If you see any video that should be flagged as offensive, please let us know by emailing encountersteded@gmail.com

Aryan Khimani (emerging tech innovator and entrepreneur) is a Gen Z trailblazer in the fields of emerging technology and entrepreneurship. With a passion for disrupting biomedicine through gene editing and artificial intelligence. Aryan gave his talk at the 2024 Encounters TEDEd Conference in Vancouver, BC on April 20, 2024. Through his talk, he shares how igniting our curiosity helps us to navigate the complexity of life. Leader: Shehneen Dhamani TED-Ed, TED's education initiative, inspires tomorrow's TED speakers and future leaders by supporting students in discovering, developing and sharing their big ideas in the form of short, TED-style talks. In the TED-Ed Student Talk program, students work together to discuss and celebrate creative ideas through TED-Ed's flexible curriculum. This presentation was completed by participating in a TED-Ed program and produced independently of the TED Conferences. Only approved participants are able to upload TED-Ed Student Talks. *If you see any video that should be flagged as offensive, please let us know by emailing encountersteded@gmail.com

Armaan is a Grade 11 Student from Vancouver, BC. He is an avid debater and also loves boxing. If you're ever looking for him, you'll usually find him hanging out with friends or volunteering. Curious about the world, he loves travel and geo-politics. His talk is about losing and finding balance in life. Armaan gave his talk at the 2024 Encounters TEDEd Conference in Vancouver, BC on April 20, 2024. Through his talk, he shares the importance of having balance in each of our own lives. Leader: Shehneen Dhamani TED-Ed, TED's education initiative, inspires tomorrow's TED speakers and future leaders by supporting students in discovering, developing and sharing their big ideas in the form of short, TED-style talks. In the TED-Ed Student Talk program, students work together to discuss and celebrate creative ideas through TED-Ed's flexible curriculum. This presentation was completed by participating in a TED-Ed program and produced independently of the TED Conferences. Only approved participants are able to upload TED-Ed Student Talks. *If you see any video that should be flagged as offensive, please let us know by emailing encountersteded@gmail.com

Zakir is a motivated individual apart of the Encounters TEDEd Club. With strong ties in his community, Zakir strives to give back to others, sharing his knowledge and experience through teaching youth STEM Camps and Model UN, and participating Taekwondo and Bollywood Dance. Leader: Shehneen Dhamani TED-Ed, TED's education initiative, inspires tomorrow's TED speakers and future leaders by supporting students in discovering, developing and sharing their big ideas in the form of short, TED-style talks. In the TED-Ed Student Talk program, students work together to discuss and celebrate creative ideas through TED-Ed's flexible curriculum. This presentation was completed by participating in a TED-Ed program and produced independently of the TED Conferences. Only approved participants are able to upload TED-Ed Student Talks. *If you see any video that should be flagged as offensive, please let us know by emailing encountersteded@gmail.com

A Grade 11 student from Vancouver, BC, Serena is driven by her passion for nutrition and helping youth around her feel energetic at all times. She is an understanding leader and passionate public speaker. Through her talk, she shares how she has managed transitions in life. Leader: Shehneen Dhamani TED-Ed, TED's education initiative, inspires tomorrow's TED speakers and future leaders by supporting students in discovering, developing and sharing their big ideas in the form of short, TED-style talks. In the TED-Ed Student Talk program, students work together to discuss and celebrate creative ideas through TED-Ed's flexible curriculum. This presentation was completed by participating in a TED-Ed program and produced independently of the TED Conferences. Only approved participants are able to upload TED-Ed Student Talks. *If you see any video that should be flagged as offensive, please let us know by emailing encountersteded@gmail.com

Lyllah is a compassionate member of the Encounters TEDEd Club in Vancouver. As a competitive boxer, she dedicates herself wholeheartedly to her commitments. She is deeply passionate about supporting her community and finds inspiration in working with youth. Leader: Shehneen Dhamani TED-Ed, TED's education initiative, inspires tomorrow's TED speakers and future leaders by supporting students in discovering, developing and sharing their big ideas in the form of short, TED-style talks. In the TED-Ed Student Talk program, students work together to discuss and celebrate creative ideas through TED-Ed's flexible curriculum. This presentation was completed by participating in a TED-Ed program and produced independently of the TED Conferences. Only approved participants are able to upload TED-Ed Student Talks. *If you see any video that should be flagged as offensive, please let us know by emailing encountersteded@gmail.com

Armaan is a Grade 11 Student from Vancouver, BC. He is an avid debater and also loves boxing. If you're ever looking for him, you'll usually find him hanging out with friends or volunteering. Curious about the world, he loves travel and geo-politics. His talk is about losing and finding balance in life. Leader: Shehneen Dhamani TED-Ed, TED's education initiative, inspires tomorrow's TED speakers and future leaders by supporting students in discovering, developing and sharing their big ideas in the form of short, TED-style talks. In the TED-Ed Student Talk program, students work together to discuss and celebrate creative ideas through TED-Ed's flexible curriculum. This presentation was completed by participating in a TED-Ed program and produced independently of the TED Conferences. Only approved participants are able to upload TED-Ed Student Talks. *If you see any video that should be flagged as offensive, please let us know by emailing encountersteded@gmail.com

Saher Thobani, an 11th-grade student at Argyle Secondary School, is dedicated to learning while fostering a passion for writing and reading. Leader: Shehneen Dhamani TED-Ed, TED's education initiative, inspires tomorrow's TED speakers and future leaders by supporting students in discovering, developing and sharing their big ideas in the form of short, TED-style talks. In the TED-Ed Student Talk program, students work together to discuss and celebrate creative ideas through TED-Ed's flexible curriculum. This presentation was completed by participating in a TED-Ed program and produced independently of the TED Conferences. Only approved participants are able to upload TED-Ed Student Talks. *If you see any video that should be flagged as offensive, please let us know by emailing encountersteded@gmail.com

Rayyah Kassam is a positive and critical thinker with a creative spark and an ambitious drive in everything that she does. Leader: Shehneen Dhamani TED-Ed, TED's education initiative, inspires tomorrow's TED speakers and future leaders by supporting students in discovering, developing and sharing their big ideas in the form of short, TED-style talks. In the TED-Ed Student Talk program, students work together to discuss and celebrate creative ideas through TED-Ed's flexible curriculum. This presentation was completed by participating in a TED-Ed program and produced independently of the TED Conferences. Only approved participants are able to upload TED-Ed Student Talks. *If you see any video that should be flagged as offensive, please let us know by emailing encountersteded@gmail.com