In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations) TEDxHarambee - STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Music). Milwaukee's first TEDx event. May 9th 2013 in Harambee — a neighborhood with a rich and diverse history and a thriving arts and cultural center in Milwaukee. STEAM by DESIGN -- introduces informal eLearning opportunities that awaken curiosity and emotionally charge the joys of learning through eco literate and digitally fluent place based projects. STEAM by DESIGN connects art and culture as dynamic creative processes combined with STEM practices as drivers of innovation. Integrated (systems) thinking uses insight and imagination to conceptualize new ideas to improve situations and relationships. STEAM by DESIGN nurtures sustainable design practices blurring boundaries between work, play, creativity and fun. Linda Keane, AIA, artist, architect and academic, is passionate about greening public imagination. She combines a regenerative architecture practice with creative media projects, critical writings and public workshops collaborating with the public in creation of transformative learning experiences and environments. Co-founder of STUDIO 1032 with Mark Keane, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, she contributes to sustainable initiatives along the Milwaukee- Chicago corridor including the City of Chicago Green Roof Website, Milwaukee's North East Side Plan, Milwaukee River Corridor Greenway, emphasizing environmental conservation and smart growth. She writes, lectures and publishes on necessity of nurturing K12 creativity including ARCHITECTURE an INTERACTIVE INTRODUCTION, The Aesthetics of Sustainability, Eco literacy: Greening Public Imagination, Designing Design Education and The Culture of Design Education. She is a dynamic keynote speaker, online teacher and American Institute of Architects Webinars on Alternatives Learning Environments presenter. Professor of Architecture and Environmental Design at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago she chaired development of the new Masters of Architecture curriculum. She is also Director of the award winning design education network, NEXT.cc, that researches, develops and disseminates free design learning opportunities. Partnered with Roy Diblik, Garden Educator and Designer, The Green School Yard Project that encourages integration of outdoor learning environments on school campuses linked with environmental education. As Chair of the American Institute of Architects Committee on Architecture Education and Alternative Learning Environments, she leads national webinars, Changing 21st Century Learning, Cultivating Outdoor Eco Systems, creating Community Play Spaces. The APA American Association WI Chapter, Art Institute of Chicago, American Institute of Architects, American Architectural Foundation, Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture, Graham Foundation, National Endowment of the Arts, PBS Chicago, United States Green Building Council, and the Union of International Architects recognize her innovative and collaborative practice. Director, NEXT.cc, Eco Web Greening Imagination www.NEXT.cc Professor of Architecture and Environmental Design SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO SAIC.edu STUDIO 1032 ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN STUDIO1032.com

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1. You people are a fucking disgrace. No, you do not get to hang out with the nerdy kids after we busted our asses for four-to-six years learning mental mathematics so that we could do multi-variable calculus in our heads in order to improve the world with Engineering Physics while you lazy fucks were spending your time making rainbow-coloured fucking impressionist papier mâché representations of the "inner workings of the soul". Fuck you. You're realising that your bullshit degree is worthless and won't get you anywhere in a world populated by people who need things done, fixed, and/or improved. You're lazy fucks and you don't get to suddenly attach yourselves to our years of hard work. Fuck you.
2. I totally endorse this session!!