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DISCOVERYx 2021
June 23 and 30, 2021 | 12:00-1:00pm | Livestream Event

DISCOVERYx is an annual TEDx-inspired event.  The event will showcase presenters sharing an idea, an opportunity, an experience or a discovery, and how this idea has contributed to improving health and wellness at Nationwide Children's Hospital.  Through communication, speakers will share thought-provoking ideas to spark conversation, make connections and inspire others.  Enthusiasts from all areas and disciplines at Nationwide Children's Hospital are encouraged to apply.  The selected speakers will receive professional coaching in preparation for the semi-live event.  The planning committee will select speakers based on their passion and potential to deliver innovative ideas to our community.  We hope you will join us for this year's event as we explore and celebrate the story behind discoveries that make a difference to improve pediatric health.

 

DISCOVERYx 2021 TRAINING

Selected speakers must be available to schedule and attend a virtual orientation and four individual virtual speaker training sessions between April and June, as well as be present for an in-studio taping at OSU studios.  Speaker training sessions will help to shape the idea into a presentation to fit the TEDx-like model, including guidance for visual presentation, conciseness, and engagement.  

Applicants who cannot fit the required training sessions into their schedule should not apply.


 

DISCOVERYx 2021 APPLICATION INFORMATION

The deadline to submit an application is Friday, April 2, 2021 @ 5:00pm. Applicants will be notified by early-April.

Applicants will need to explain in 100 words or fewer an idea, an opportunity, an experience or a discovery and how this has contributed to improving health and wellness. We are looking for diverse ideas and speakers that represent all branches of our institution.

Applicants must also submit a one to two minute video to pitch their idea. Part of the DISCOVERYx format is identifying passionate, energetic speakers who can move the audience. Applicants may upload their video via the application page or they may upload a video to YouTube (no other video hosting sites will be accepted) and paste the video’s URL (link) in the video upload field on the application page.

Videos may be created using any device available to the applicant, including cell phone video cameras and other mobile devices. All video submissions must primarily include the speaker/applicant who, if selected, will present at DISCOVERYx. (Acceptable file formats for video submission are .MOV, .MPEG4, .MP4, .AVI, .WMV, .MPEGPS, .FLV, .3GPP, .WebM).

Looking for a couple of examples of great audition videos?
Watch Zak Ebrahim’s short audition video:   https://youtu.be/tYPz8_tUPdc 
Watch Sally Kohn’s short audition video:  https://youtu.be/e-DSicImRt8 

Tips for Recording and Submitting your Application Video:

Use your smart phone or have a friend/colleague record you on their phone. Come to one of our NCH video application sessions (see dates below). We will help you and record your video on the spot!

  • Tap Apps.
  • Tap Camera.
  • If the camera is turned on: Drag the indicator to the video recorder icon.
  • To zoom in or out: Tap the upper or lower part of the Volume key.
  • Turn on video light.
  • Tap Flash.
  • Tap On.
  • Tap the record icon to start the video recorder.
  • Don’t read a script…just talk, really, you do this all the time.
  • Don’t overthink it. Press record.
  • We are NOT looking for a rehearsed presentation or a script that you read.
  • We are most interested in your idea.

Applicants may begin the application by clicking here. If you experience any technical issues, please email your video to nicole.reither@nationwidechildrens.org OR send a secure file transfer via: http://anchor.columbuschildrens.net/secure-file-transfer.