inclu(sci)vity

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Inclu(sci)vity is a show dedicated to telling the stories of scientists- where they started, the challenges they’ve faced, and where they are today.

We hope hearing these stories bring a sense of belonging, and understanding!

If you would like to tell your own story, please email us at inclu.sci.vity@gmail.com

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E3: Self-Advocacy with Invisible Disabilities

Happy Disability Pride Month! In this episode of Inclu(sci)vity, Opal talks about her experience with invisible disabilities, how chronic illness impacts her life in science, and how she is learning to advocate for herself. If you would like to tell your own story, please email inclu.sci.vity@gmail.com Please follow our instagram @inclu_sci_vity Transcription is available here: https://docs.google.com/file/d/1VQs761QqrkEOZSMCIVT4tfOecrbKVJtO/edit?usp=docslist_api&filetype=msword [Episode Art...

Jul 19, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 3

E2: Lab Partners- an undergraduate researcher and her service dog

In this episode of Inclu(sci)vity: Breaking Barriers in STEM, Opal talks with Sonya about her experience as an undergraduate researcher with a service dog. We cover her experience bringing her service dog, Athena, into laboratory environments, how her service dog helps with her chronic illness, and what it is like to share this journey on social media. Please check out Sonya's Instagram @athenaservicepup Do you have a story to tell? Email Opal at inclu.sci.vity@gmail.com Transcription of this ep...

Jun 26, 2024•47 min

E1: Distractions & Dissertations

In this episode of Inclu(sci)vity: Breaking Barriers in STEM, Opal talks with Thomas Murphy, a PhD candidate at University of Washington, about his experience with ADHD and how he navigates academia as a neurodivergent person. We cover the difficulties Thomas faces in lab, the strategies he uses, and how the scientific community can best support neurodivergent scientists. Do you have a story to tell? Email Opal at inclu.sci.vity@gmail.com. Transcript is available here: https://docs.google.com/do...

Sep 24, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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