Andrea Stang founded The Hive after grappling with societal expectations for working mothers and stay-at-home parents, a struggle she believes contributed to many women leaving Wichita. Her

Andrea Stang founded The Hive after grappling with societal expectations for working mothers and stay-at-home parents, a struggle she believes contributed to many women leaving Wichita. Her personal experience with isolation and disillusionment in her career, coupled with recognizing similar feelings in other accomplished women, sparked her entrepreneurial journey.

The Hive is a women-focused coworking and community space designed for entrepreneurs and professionals seeking connection. Its mission is to foster authentic friendships and provide actionable support, helping women transform nascent ideas into successful ventures. Stang shares the importance of such a supportive environment in her TEDx talk.

Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

In an interview, Dr. Andrea Kanneh, Manager of Performance and Engagement at the Digital Performance and Engagement Unit, Ministry of Public Administration and Artificial Intelligence (MPAAI),

In an interview, Dr. Andrea Kanneh, Manager of Performance and Engagement at the Digital Performance and Engagement Unit, Ministry of Public Administration and Artificial Intelligence (MPAAI), Trinidad and Tobago, discussed her recent joining of the Digital Transformation Centres (DTC) Initiative.

She shared her expectations for the DTC Initiative and outlined how her center will advance digital skills across the country.

Learn more about the Digital Transformation Centres (DTC) Initiative: https://academy.itu.int/digital-transformation-centres-initiative

Can plastic be made from biowaste instead of mineral oil? Andrea Kruse, a professor specializing in bio-based resource conversion, explores this reality in her TEDx Talk. She demonstrates how

Can plastic be made from biowaste instead of mineral oil? Andrea Kruse, a professor specializing in bio-based resource conversion, explores this reality in her TEDx Talk. She demonstrates how plastic can be produced from sources like chicory roots or grass.

Andrea shares her vision for on-farm biorefineries, promoting sustainable nutrient recycling. Her extensive background includes a Ph.D. in chemistry and research on converting biomass into essential chemicals and energy carriers. Learn more about TEDx events at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Even with strong public support for clean air and climate action, a powerful out-of-state oil lobby defeated a coalition of Oregon organizations and individuals. This resulted in the failure of

Even with strong public support for clean air and climate action, a powerful out-of-state oil lobby defeated a coalition of Oregon organizations and individuals. This resulted in the failure of the 2015 transportation package.

The outcome surprised many, establishing a new and concerning precedent for political action in Oregon.

Panelists for this discussion include Tom Kelly, Andrea Durbin, and Kristen Leonard.