Richard Brown is the Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Mathematics at Johns Hopkins University. However, it wasn't until after he completed his undergraduate studies in architecture that he chose to enter the field of mathematics. Brown is the editor of the book 30-Second Mathematics and has been awarded and nominated for multiple teaching awards.

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)