TODAY at 13:00 EST online: Researching Neurodiversity - Bridging the gap between research and community.
Organized by @ScientistAction with @NYU_CNS.
Register on https://t.co/skPY17ExUu
Thanks to our organizers @rodriguez_deliz and @sashankpisupati for putting this together!
Also, here is a version of the event flyer with alt text included
Save the date! Thursday, February 24th at 1 PM Eastern we’ll be holding a virtual panel discussion that brings together experts in a range of disciplines that do important work with and for the neurodivergent community.
Register here: https://t.co/hthwdoDNg8
Topics will be centered around the active role scientists play in perpetuating structural ableism and racism, in addition to questions you can submit while registering. Moderated by @rodriguez_deliz.
Panelists:
AuTeach
@nolan_syreeta@JennyMaiPhanPhD
@HeiniMNatri
@NickFears
TOMORROW (Tue) at 5 PM EST:
Science and policy! Neuroscience PhD @wtadler, now at @CenDemTech, will speak in #GrowingUpInScience at @nyuniversity.
After graduation, Will pursued a career in policy, including a year in @SenWarren's office.
Register: https://t.co/WXDwSTCS6f.
And of course, huge shoutout to ScAAN members @rodriguez_deliz and @sashankpisupati for leading this project and all of the exciting follow up work that is still to come!
In our latest project, we take on FAQs about neurodiversity (specifically autism) and the role scientific researchers play in the trajectory of disability rights. Check out our full resource guide below!
https://t.co/syJcTT0HDy
If you’d like to learn more directly from the community and find actionable items, here are some additional resources: @autselfadvocacy@NeuroClastic @thinkingautism @aaspireproject
As the NYS Legislature reconvenes, we are calling on Albany lawmakers to enact #Right2RemainSilent legislation to protect all young New Yorkers' Miranda Rights by providing an attorney before police interrogation. Cc: @NYGovCuomo
New York law fails to protect children who can’t afford a lawyer during police interrogations, with over 90% waiving their right to remain silent. Albany must protect these children's right by passing #Right2RemainSilent legislation. Cc: @CarlHeastie
In a recent project with @EIAEnvironment, we helped map supermarkets based on super pollutant hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). To view the data, learn more about these refrigerants, and take action to hold companies accountable, check out the project below https://t.co/gW90iH7dp3
NEW TIME - NEW TIME! 11 AM EST Tomorrow: conversation about how to use your background and skills as a scientist to help further social change. Hope to see you! Orgs: @MarchForScience@ScientistAction@SPIatUVA
The Mountain Valley Pipeline will impact water quality in Jefferson National Forest. We stand with scientists calling for a science-based water quality monitoring plan.
Support the letter below:
https://t.co/BUfM1ruwVT
Hey #sciencetwitter, call to action TODAY!!
We found serious issues with water quality control plans for a major natural gas pipeline, & wrote a public comment.
Can you review the comment, & add your name *by 8pm EST* if you agree?
https://t.co/meoqGyLQbH
details in thread 👇
Join us tomorrow for our second co-sponsored event with @GrowingUpInSci on anti-racism in science. @IssaHabon will be interviewing Angela Saini - sign up details below!