Misra selected for TEDxRaleigh 2016

Two NC State faculty members are among 13 locals selected to present at TEDxRaleigh 2016, an event designed to showcase the best and the brightest of Raleigh thinkers, tinkers and revolutionary visionaries.

Two NC State faculty members are among 13 locals selected to present at TEDxRaleigh 2016, an event designed to showcase the best and the brightest of Raleigh thinkers, tinkers and revolutionary visionaries.

Veena Misra, a professor of electrical and computer engineering, will discuss her work at the ASSIST center, where she leads a team of researchers pioneering the development of self-powered health monitoring devices. Nilda Cosco, co-founder of NC State’s Natural Learning Initiative, will expound on the importance of outdoor environments for child and family health.

The theme of this year’s conference is Wonderlust, defined by being in a constant state of wonder and awe. Misra will be discussing revolutionary battery-free health monitoring devices that run off the power of one’s own body heat and motion. These devices will be able to sense our health vital signs in addition to environmental conditions and exposure, providing insight into personal health trends. Rather than simply managing illness, we will be able manage our wellness in a non-intrusive and user-friendly manner.

The ASSIST Center focuses on narrowing the division between scientific discovery and market-ready technological innovation, preparing highly educated engineering graduates to excel as innovators in a global economy. Norably, the ASSIST team works to revolutionize global healthcare through new, integrated technologies allowing for data-driven and individual-empowered medicine.

Source: NC State News