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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University of Denver project helps paralyzed people use computers, much more cheaply
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Denver, CO – Scott Abram’s eyes lock on the corner of the computer screen offering him the letter “G.”...
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GSA Pledges to Support Student Diversity at the 2013 Annual Meeting in Denver
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Ocean InSight
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Institution: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Primary Contact or Principal Investigator: Amy Bower Contact Information: Dr. Amy Bower Senior Scientist...
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Geoscience Graduates in High Demand: Increasing Need for Advanced Access and Inclusion in Geoscience Training?
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According to the latest Status of the Geoscience Workforce Report from the American Geoscience Institute, released May 2014, jobs...
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Lis Gallant 2022 IGER Award Winner for Inclusive Practices in the Geosciences
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The winner of the IAGD 2022 IGER Award for inclusive practices in the geosciences is Dr. Lis Gallant, a...
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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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Presidential Proclamation–National Disability Employment Awareness Month
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NATIONAL DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH, 2011 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Utilizing the...
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2022 IAGD Fundraising Season, let’s do this together!
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This year, the IAGD has a very modest fundraising goal of $5,000. These funds will directly support our student...
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