Institution: Astronomical Observatory – University of Valencia (Spain)
Primary Contact or Principal Investigator: Amelia Ortiz-Gil
Contact Information:
Observatorio Astronómico – Universidad de Valencia
Edifici Instituts d’Investigació.
c/ Catedrático José Beltrán,2
E- 46980 Paterna (Valencia)
Spain
amelia.ortiz@uv.es
Project Collaborators: Gloria María Isidro, Rosa Doran, Caterina Boccato, Leopoldo Benacchio, Alberto Fernández-Soto, Fernando Ballesteros, Mariana Lanzara, María Jesús Moya, Stefano Sandrelli, Monica Sperandio, Emilio García, Pablo Santos, Francisco Diego
Project Description: A 3D tactile Moon with Braille labels
Diversity Focus (Race, Gender, Disability, etc.): Blind
Project Publications and Disseminated Materials: Under production
Project Website: Under production
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Expanding Geoscience Diversity through Simulated Field Environments for Students with Physical Disabilities
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Institution: Georgia State University Primary Contact or Project Principal Investigator: Christopher Atchison, Co-Investigator Contact Information: catchison@gsu.edu, 404.413.5789 Project Description:...
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IAGD member David T. Stallman elected Fellow of the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA)
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Westminster, UK – It was founded in 1754 and was granted a Royal Charter in 1847. The RSA members...
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The Passing of Mr. Jeff Vernooy, Wright State University
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With heavy hearts, we inform the IAGD community of the passing of Mr. Jeff Vernooy, longtime Director of the...
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Geological Society signs Declaration on Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
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By Sarah Day, Geological Society of London Writer (@geowriter) The Geological Society has today made a commitment to improving diversity...
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Speakers needed for accessibility session at the 2012 Geological Society of America annual meeting
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GSA 2012 Technical Session: T61. Research and Instructional Approaches of Access and Inclusion to Increase Diversity in the Geosciences...
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Increased demand for U.S. geoscientists also suggests need for increased access to geoscience programs for students with disabilites
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Boulder, CO, USA – A recent American Geosciences Institute workforce evaluation estimates that by 2021, some 150,000 to 220,000...
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Upcoming Deadlines for the 2013 GSA and AGU Meetings
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Upcoming deadline reminders! GSA – On To the Future Deadline July 31 On To the Future (OTF) is a...
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A Final Review of the IAGD Events at the 2013 Geological Society of America (GSA) Annual Meeting
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The IAGD network continued to build momentum in Denver, CO, USA at the 125th Anniversary Annual Meeting of GSA....

