Applying #EDI in STEM is challenging because scientists are trained in deductive reasoning, while inclusivity requires a reflective, flexible approach. Tiffany Yu's "Anti-Ableist Manifesto" delves into key insights using concise language and amplifies the voices of current advocates. #allyship
23.12.2024 01:13 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Agreed! Accessibility isn't a one-size-fits-all solution. It's a continuous learning process. We can move forward by having more conversations and bringing people with lived experience to the decision-making process.
18.12.2024 23:44 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Drafting a budget for accessibility in #VisionResearch seminars and events, I received honest feedback:
"How are ASL interpreters useful for the visually impaired? Is captioning for enlarging text?"
It hit me that, in STEM—a largely able-bodied field—I needed to explain more.
#DisabilityInSTEM
18.12.2024 20:57 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
Yes!! I'm so happy for you! Go team xenopus!
06.12.2024 01:46 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
A journal cover photo for Journal of Cell Science, Volume 137 (21) Novermber 2024. It is depicting a healthy frog retina labelled using wheat germ agglutinin (magenta), which binds to the photoreceptor outer segments; anti-calbindin antibody (green), which marks cone inner segments and a subset of bipolar cells; and Hoechst 33342 (blue), which stains cell nuclei. It has the Company of Biologists logo on the bottom left.
I think I can announce it (it's on the website now), but I'm really excited to say that I got the journal cover for the November issue of JCS! The retina is so beautiful, and I'm so happy I get to share that.
doi.org/10.1242/jcs....
🐸 🧪 #neuroskyence #academicsky #sciart 🐡
13.11.2024 20:23 — 👍 559 🔁 56 💬 34 📌 2
Congratulations, Brit! Well deserved! #VisionResearch #GrantSuccess
06.12.2024 01:42 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Looking back, my time as an ARVO 2019 Science Communication Training Fellow #SciCommTF was truly rewarding. I gained invaluable friendships and developed skills that will last a lifetime. You could have this experience too!
04.12.2024 23:55 — 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Today I taught a class about the impact of blindness stereotypes & why it's important for future #blind & #LowVision rehabilitation professionals to understand the importance & role of the blindness advocacy movement. Passionate about #braille & #a11y? The #vrt program option may be for you!
20.11.2024 02:34 — 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 1
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