Can students audition for #TEDxURI? Absolutely! Nicole Jones was a senior at URI and a member of the rhody.rowing team when she took the stage at TEDxURI 2024: Innovation. In her talk, “From Duct Tape to High Tech: My Journey of Passion and Innovation,” she shares how her passions for sports, business, and data science led to a life-saving innovation: a sensor-equipped shirt to prevent heat-related illnesses in athletes. Watch her full talk at the link in our bio. 💡 Ready to share your big idea on the stage this April at TEDxURI 2025: Finding the Truth? Submit a 3-minute or less video and application by January 27. Audition form, tips, and more at uri.edu/tedx/auditions. #TEDxURI #TED #TEDx #TEDTalks #RhodeIsland