The Dots That Always Overlapped | Avanti Natarajan | TEDxThe Pupil International School Youth

Architect and design strategist Avanti Natarajan looks at how science, mathematics, architecture and engineering connect when tackling real-world problems. The talk argues for thinking beyond disciplinary boundaries and working collaboratively. It was given at an independently organized TEDx event at The Pupil International School. Natarajan works across education, spatial design and enterprise systems, and her work focuses on breaking down academic silos so students and organizations can combine ideas into holistic solutions.

• Links between science, mathematics, architecture and engineering
• Thinking beyond academic boundaries
• The value of collaboration across disciplines
• Breaking down academic silos in education

Avanti Natarajan, in her insightful talk, explores how subjects like science, mathematics, architecture, and engineering connect to solve real-world challenges. She inspires us to think beyond boundaries, embrace collaboration, and discover how the dots always overlap. Avanti Natarajan is an architect, design strategist, and edupreneur working across education, spatial design, and enterprise systems. Trained at Anna University and Pratt Institute, New York, she serves as Director of Student Affairs at Paavai Educational Institutions, where she leads experiential and cross-disciplinary learning initiatives. Avanti is the co-founder of strategic design consultancy Tab Infinity and cultural initiative Lil Trails, and serves as Vice Chairperson of the CII Indian Women Network, Tamil Nadu. Her work focuses on dismantling academic silos to help students and organizations connect disparate ideas into holistic solutions. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx