Dr. Nyseth Brehm will be talking about her research on genocide, including why genocide happens and how countries rebuild in its aftermath.  On March 5, 2016, the 5th annual TEDx Ohio State University conference will be held at the Mershon Auditorium in the Wexner Center for the Arts.This year’s theme, Reconstructing Reality, is aimed at spreading ideas that will resonate with each audience member and inspire them to change attitudes, lives, and the world. This year’s speakers are university-affiliated leaders and innovators, representing many fields, perspectives, and diverse backgrounds. They are students, faculty, staff, and alumni who challenge our concepts of science, technology, history, and life. Early bird admission tickets are available Jan. 18-31 and regular admission tickets are available Feb. 1-21. To register and to find more information, visit tedx.osu.edu or follow @TEDxOhioStateU on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Biographies of the speakers can be found here: http://tedx.osu.edu/2016-speakers/