SciAccess 2024 Call for Speakers
WHAT: Announcing the Call for Speakers for the SciAccess 2024 Conference!

WHEN: SciAccess 2024 is a two day conference taking place on May 10–11th. 

Thanks to community interest, we have reopened our speaker applications. Submissions for a limited number of spots will be reviewed on a rolling basis until April 9 at 11:59 PM ET.

WHERE: This will be a virtual conference hosted on Zoom.

WHY: This interdisciplinary, international conference is dedicated to exploring the ways in which science and STEM as a whole can be made more accessible, particularly for individuals with disabilities. SciAccess aims to address societal and educational barriers to science faced by disabled communities.

WHO: The conference’s objective is to bring together students, educators, professionals, researchers, and members of the public who are interested in sharing best practices for equitable access to STEM. If you would like to share your experience, expertise, ideas, or work in science accessibility, then we encourage you to apply!

If you would like to co-present your session with one or more people, you only need to submit one application for the entire group. On this form you may list up to 3 co-presenters.

There are two available session lengths: 10 minutes (with a 5 minute Q&A) or 20 minutes (with a 10 minute Q&A).

If you experience any technical or accessibility issues or have any questions, please contact us at info@sciaccess.org.
Sign in to Google to save your progress. Learn more
Email *
Application Preview
Contact Information (repeated for each presenter)
  • Full Name
  • Email
  • Pronouns
  • Phone Number
  • Mailing Address
  • Speaker Title
  • Speaker Biography (max 1200 characters / 200 words)
Session Information
  • Title
  • What disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) does your talk apply to? (Select)
  • Which communities does your talk apply to? (Select)
  • Which audiences does your talk apply to? (Select)
  • Please provide the abstract for your proposed talk below. Max of 1800 characters / 300 words.
  • What are three key takeaways that the audience will get from your session? Max of 300 characters (2-3 sentences)
  • It is important to us to ensure we are effectively reaching marginalized groups in our conference programming. Which groups you would best be able to connect with and why?  Please answer on behalf of yourself and any co-presenters. Max of 300 characters (2-3 sentences).
  • How do you intend to make your presentation accessible to a diverse audience? Max of 300 characters (2-3 sentences)
  • Do you require any accommodations during your talk?
  • What is your preferred length of talk? (15 vs. 30 min)

Areas of Interest for Conference Talks
Our areas of interest are varied, and we are always looking for new ideas! Below are broad categories of interest for SciAccess conference talks, along with examples of talks given at previous conferences meant to spark your imagination. All talks related to the concept of inclusion in STEM are welcome; sessions do not need to fit into one of the below areas.

  1. Best Practices in Accessible STEM Education, Outreach, and Research:

    • "Removing Barriers for Deaf Participation in STEM Fields" (2019).
    • "How to be Enabled in a Disabled World" (2019).
    •  Wheelchair accessibility in STEM laboratories and field research.

  2. Technological Innovations for Accessibility:

    • "LightSound: Accessibility for the 2023 and 2024 Solar Eclipses" (2021).
    • "Speech-to-Braille in Real Time in the STEM Classroom" (2021).
    • "Inclusive STEM Education with the Graphiti Dynamic Tactile Graphic Display" (2020). 
    • "Sci-Voice Talking LabQuest Version 2: New Innovations in Talking Laboratory Equipment" (2019).

  3. Education, Mentorship, and Outreach for Students with Disabilities in K-12 and Higher Education:

    • "Empowering Students with Low Vision and Their Teachers in STEM" (2021).
    • "Not Everyone Studies the Earth Like You! An Evolution of Geoscience Education Across Spectrum of Ability" (2019).
    • "Multiple Perspectives on Rehumanizing Mathematics Education for Students with Visual Impairments" (2019)

  4. Engaging Diverse Communities Through Informal STEM Education:

    • "Robotics and Coding with the National Technical Institute for the Deaf Regional STEM Center" (2021).
    • "Interactive Tactile Graphics and Models In Science Museums and At Home" (2020).
    • "Using Hydroponics & Project-based Learning to Engage Diverse Learners" (2019).
    •  "The Tactile Universe: Accessible Astrophysics Public Engagement with the Vision Impaired Community" (2020).

  5. Advocacy and Justice for Disabled Populations:

    • "Unconscious Bias in STEM Education, Training and Research: How to recognize it, and what to do about it" (2021).
    • Disability Justice and Law.

  6. Addressing Accessibility for Professionals in the STEM Industry

    • "Advocating for Accessible Science and Engineering College Laboratories to Increase the Engineering Career Talent Pipeline" (2019).
    • How to Advocate for Accessibility in Your Workplace 

Next
Clear form
Never submit passwords through Google Forms.
This form was created inside of SciAccess, Inc.. Report Abuse
Google Forms