TEDxUGA

👏 Congratulations to TEDxUGA 2022 presenter Sudhan Chitgopkar who was named a 2026 Knight-Hennessy Scholar, a fully endowed, multidisciplinary leadership development program for graduate students at Stanford University. Sudhan plans to merge his love of computer science with law while pursuing his law degree at Stanford.

In his talk, Sudhan explores the intersection of mathematics and generative art, highlighting how simple algorithms often reflect the fundamental structure of our world.

Read more about Sudhan's plans 👉 https://bit.ly/knighthennessyscholar
Watch Sudhan’s TED talk 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=la8MevQxLZw

💡 TEDxUGA 2026: Dark Mode photos are here! We hope you enjoy these highlights — from our amazing presenters on stage to the candid moments in between.

Check out the full album at ➡️ bit.ly/darkmode26

👏 Congratulations to TEDxUGA 2022: Wonder presenter, Dr. Grace Ahn, for being named a recipient of the 2026 Creative Research Medal Awards at the 47th Annual Research Awards banquet. This award recognizes exceptional research and creative work by mid-career faculty.

Read more at ➡️ bit.ly/medals26

Watch Dr. Grace Ahn’s talk at ➡️ bit.ly/ahntalk

💡 We would like to give a big thank you to our TEDxUGA 2026: Dark Mode Master of Ceremonies, Nic Laconico! Nic skillfully led us through a night of discovering what lies beyond the visible. Thank you, Nic!

Mary Frances Early College of Education | Athens-Oconee CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) | Servant Leader Scholars

💡 At TEDxUGA 2026: Dark Mode, Mary Rathbone shared her story of becoming a foster parent and shed light on the current issues and stigma around the foster care system.

💡 Tonight, Harshaa Rajarajan explored how rewiring our inner “programming” can shift us from simply surviving to truly living.

The University of Georgia College of Engineering | UGA Motorsports

💡 During TEDxUGA 2026: Dark Mode, Celia Nowlin invited the audience to engage intentionally with music and to connect with their own internal rhythm as a pathway to groundedness and well-being.

UGA Franklin College of Arts and Sciences | UGA Hugh Hodgson School of Music

💡 New York Times bestselling food author Anne Byrn, explored the geographical, historical, and emotional value recipes hold, inviting the audience to see food as a powerful lens into who we are and where we come from.

UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences

💡 During her talk, Dr. Arpita Shome illustrated how small, intelligent surface designs can create meaningful advances in environmental protection and sustainability.

UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences