[CT-NFB] FW: [NFB-Science] Joint NABS / SED STEM Seminar

Tue Jan 7 01:31:49 UTC 2025

Fellow Listers and Friends:

The following Zoom seminar on January 26 may be especially of interest to
high school students and their parents and undergraduate and graduate
students. This is hosted by two of our national divisions, the student
division and the Science and Engineering Division. Please consider
attending, and please pass along to those that you think would be
interested.

Best,
Nathanael

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From: NFB-Science [mailto:nfb-science-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Louis
Maher via NFB-Science
Sent: Monday, January 06, 2025 6:40 AM
To: Science Division (nfb-science at nfbnet.org)
Cc: Louis Maher
Subject: [NFB-Science] Joint NABS / SED STEM Seminar

Hello,

Two divisions of the National Federation of the Blind, namely: The Science
and Engineering Division (SED) and the National Association of Blind
Students (NABS), are presenting a joint Zoom conference on how blind college
and graduate students, and blind professionals, are succeeding in courses
and careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The Zoom
conference link will be the standard NABS Zoom link shown at the bottom of
this message. The call will occur at 8 PM EST through 9:10 PM EST on Sunday,
January 26, 2025.

Topics will be of interest for blind students in middle school, high school,
college and graduate school and professionals. Parents of blind school-aged
children and educators are also welcome.

Currently, the scheduled speakers, topics, talk descriptions, and speaker
introductions, are:

Opening Remarks: Lauren Altman, president, National Association of Blind
Students (nabs.president at gmail.com), and John Miller, president, Science and
Engineering Division (Johnmillerphd at hotmail.com) (8 PM)

Speaker: Kevin Currin (kwcurrin at email.unc.edu) (8:10 PM)

Title: Data Analysis Using Rmarkdown, Including Tables And Chart
Sonification

Abstract: Many STEM careers require the generation and analysis of large
numbers of tables, graphs, numerical results, and other types of data.
Organizing all of these data types into interactive HTML-based reports can
greatly improve the efficiency and accessibility of data analysis. In this
talk, I will demonstrate how to combine R, a commonly used statistical
package, with Rmarkdown to generate interactive HTML reports. I will show
how multiple tables and graphs can be combined with text-based output, like
notes and numerical results. I will also demonstrate incorporating two
JavaScript libraries into these reports to allow for interactive tables and
sonified graphs. The first is the datatable library, which allows for
dynamic sorting of tables from within the HTML report. The second is
chart2music, which allows graphs to be explored dynamically with audio
output. In summary, I hope this presentation will be useful to students and
professionals who are looking for ways to increase the efficiency and
accessibility of data analysis.

Speaker Introduction: Dr. Kevin Currin is a Research Assistant Professor in
the Department of Genetics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel
Hill. He received a PhD in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology from the
University of North Carolina in 2020. He uses computational approaches, such
as statistical data analysis and computer programming, to study human
genetics and epigenetics. Kevin also has an interest in data sonification
and has been working to incorporate sonification into his research.

Questions: (8:30 PM)

Speaker: Ned Lindholm (eflindholm at gmail.com) (8:35 PM)

Title: Adapting Experimental Chemistry using Secondary Methods

Abstract: Students in Laboratory Chemistry courses are taught to focus on
the primary objective of the experiment, designed to illustrate a specific
concept outlined in their lectures.  However, all chemical reactions are
complex systems where a multitude of natural phenomena play out.  It is
through these secondary effects used in conjunction with existing adaptive
technologies, that I believe innovation in accessibility for blind students
can be discovered in experimental chemistry.

Speaker Introduction: Dr. Edwin "Ned" Lindholm earned his bachelor's degree
in chemistry from North Dakota State University and his Ph D in Physical
Chemistry from the University of Utah.  His work experience includes
technical research for NASA and Subject Matter expert Instruction for the
Department of Defense.  Since losing his vision, he has continued his career
as an Adjunct Instructor in the Chemistry Department at Salt Lake Community
College.  He currently serves as 2nd Vice President of the Salt Lake Chapter
and on the Board of Directors of the Utah State Affiliate of the National
Federation of the Blind.

Questions: (8:55 PM)

Closing Remarks: Lauren Altman and John Miller (9:05 PM)

Adjourn: (9:10 PM)

Division Contact Information If you wish to learn more about NABS, including
how to become a member, go to:
"https://www.nabslink.org/".

If you wish to join the SED, go to:
"http://www.nfb.org/divisiondues".

Dues for NABS and SED are $5 per division per year.

NFB divisions' fiscal years start on January 1 and end on December 31 of the
same year.

Individuals may join the NABS and SED e-mail discussion groups at
"https://www.nfbnet.org/".

Adjourn  (9:10 PM)
If you have any questions about the mechanics of the seminar, please contact
Louis Maher (713-444-7838,
ljmaher03 at outlook.com<mailto:ljmaher03 at outlook.com>).
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Join Zoom Meeting:
January 26, 2025, 8 PM EST

Zoom Links
https://zoom.us/j/4678833687#success

Meeting ID: 467 883 3687

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Regards
Louis Maher
Phone: 713-444-7838
Email: ljmaher03 at outlook.com

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