Event Type: Webinars

Open science has the potential to unlock a world of possibilities: spurring discovery and equitable innovation, bolstering public trust, democratizing access to research, and strengthening evidence-based decision making. These possibilities place open science at the heart of Biden-Harris Administration priorities – from curbing greenhouse gas emissions to reducing social inequalities to ending cancer as we … Read more

Climate change is a global challenge that requires collective action from diverse communities, technical teams, journalists, as well as environmental program, policy and design professionals. However, many global climate initiatives are not accessible to persons with disabilities, leading to exclusion and marginalization. The Victor Pineda Foundation / World Enabled and their partners are pleased to … Read more

During this workshop, attendees will learn about successful strategies for using their outdoor space to engage meaningfully with audiences of all ages, while also integrating sustainability practices. Presenters will share their tips and experience around creating garden spaces, pocket parks, enhanced trails, revitalized outdoor areas by removing invasive species, and much more. Join and discover … Read more

May 18, 2023 is Global Accessibility Awareness Day. The Office of Educational Technology (OET) and the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) are partnered to host a webinar in honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day. Join the webinar to hear from the South Carolina’s Department of Education staff. Learn from them how you can implement accessibility initiatives for your staff, educators, and … Read more

The National Science Foundation (NSF) Growing Research Access for Nationally Transformation Equity and Diversity (GRANTED) Team will host a webinar on May 24, 2023, 2-3pm EDT to discuss the new funding opportunity: 23-221Y GRANTED Program Description. The webinar will be recorded and posted, along with the presentation slide deck to the GRANTED website shortly following the … Read more

One of the goals of the Association of Zoos and Aquarium (AZA) Conservation Education Committee (CEC) is to connect zoo and aquarium educators with professional content and resources to support them in their practice. For the second year, the CEC is hosting a 3-part webinar series engaging diverse perspectives from the AZA community on current … Read more

This is a 4-webinar series from the American Association for the Advancement of Science to engage with equity- and justice-based considerations, approaches, curricula, pedagogies, and actions for advancing progress in sciences and science education. The first webinar focused on Informal STEM Environments, the second on Communities and their Knowledges and the third on Engaging Non-STEM … Read more

The STEM Education Hub, a project run by King’s College London and the British Council in Brazil, is hosting a roundtable discussion with experts in STEM education, equitable engagement, and informal STEM learning. The panelists will explore the potential and obstacles of inclusivity for individuals with disabilities across these fields and discuss challenges in building and enhancing their … Read more

All of the organizations in Educating All Learners Alliance are invested in supporting students with disabilities, but how do you continue to move the needle forward if your org’s expertise is not in the field of Special Education? Understanding accessibility and inclusion is a great place to start for orgs without specific Special Education expertise.  When … Read more

Although people with disabilities are the largest minority group in the United States, stigma and ableism continue to limit opportunities for disabled people to fully contribute to and be successful in the STEM ecosystem.  The public is invited to join National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine for a transformational set of conversations on Disrupting Ableism … Read more