Let’s talk about mental health | Dominique de Marné
TEDxTUM 2019
TEDxTUM 2019
Why do we support a colleague when they’re in the hospital with a broken leg, but tiptoe around the topic when they’re suffering from depression? With her own history of mental health issues, Dominique knows better than most that talking can change everything – and about the potentially catastrophic consequences of not taking care of […]
How the police uses social media to keep us safe | Marcus da Gloria Martins
TEDxTUM 2019
TEDxTUM 2019
What does the Munich police communicate? And how? They use social media for information and risk prevention purposes, as well as to help keep the city safe in a crisis. However, communicating online as a public authority is extremely challenging both on a political and on a personal level. Marcus da Gloria Martins gives us […]
How to use smell to create unforgettable experiences | Christiane Bausback
TEDxTUMSalon 2019
TEDxTUMSalon 2019
Our sense of smell has a deep connection to our heart and emotion. So why not integrate smell into designs to create an unforgettable user experience? Christiane Bausback uncovers three specialized layers of how our brains work not only to process the smells in the air around us, but also how we can take our […]
The rocket science behind asteroid exploration | Friederike Wolff
TEDxTUMSalon 2019
TEDxTUMSalon 2019
The universe has always been a source for fascination, but only in the last decades have we been able to land on and explore other bodies in the solar system. Friederike Wolff takes us on her team’s journey to explore the fascinating world of small asteroids. In her talk, she recounts the challenges of planning […]
A bold call for revolutionizing aviation | Annika Paul
TEDxTUMSalon 2019
TEDxTUMSalon 2019
Everybody knows the discomfort of feeling cramped for several hours on a long-distance flight with no choice but wait for the aircraft to land. Annika Paul, working with an interdisciplinary research team, wants to tackle the complex challenge of improving the flying experience. Using a new business model, a new fuel option, and a new […]
Towards greener cities – one walking tree at a time | Sandra Decius
TEDxTUMSalon 2019
TEDxTUMSalon 2019
What are streets for? And who owns our streets? Sandra Decius and the other activists of Green City e.V. have a visionary answer: trees! With the project “Wanderbaumallee” (“Wandering Trees”), they raise awareness for urban green and encourage residents to take back responsibility for their environment. Listen to Sandra’s talk and learn about an unusual […]
How patient innovation improves lives | Pedro Oliveira
TEDxTUM 2015
TEDxTUM 2015
Sometimes the answer to medical problems comes from the people facing them. But how can their solutions made available for the benefit of everyone? This is Pedro Oliveira’s mission. He highlights the stories of outstanding people who discovered innovative ways to deal with their diseases and shared their solutions, developing a global network for patient […]
Robots that learn from us | Dongheui Lee
TEDxTUM 2015
TEDxTUM 2015
Have you ever asked yourself what robots can learn from us? Professor Lee is a robot researcher trying to find answers to this question and wants to make us better teachers in this field. As a mother of a two year old boy she’s able to observe the process of his learning at the same […]