On April 28, 2013, The International Association of Geoscience Diversity (IAGD) became an Associated Society of the Geological Society of America (GSA). This is a large step in the recognition of access and inclusion for students and scientists with disabilities and a huge boost of progressive thinking and planning...
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Join the IAGD Global Network
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The IAGD is actively working to expand the global network of members, resources, and research. Please encourage colleagues from institutions in any of the US locations listed below as well as any colleagues from international institutions to join the network of resources and research that promote accessibility to and...
Call for Abstracts: Geological Society of America 2013 Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado
The next Geological Society of America Convention will be held this year in Denver, Colorado on 27-30 October. The call for abstracts is now open. The deadline for submissions is midnight, 6 August 2013, US Pacific Time. Please consider submitting abstracts for presentations to the following IAGD-sponsored technical session:...
Field School of Deaf Geographies (FSDG) undergraduate experience and faculty workshop being held at Queens University, summer 2013
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The Bader International Study Centre of Queen’s University (Canada) will be hosting the inaugural Field School of Deaf Geographies (FSDG) for undergraduate students from 17th June to 15th July. The school will be held in the picturesque setting of Queen University’s (Canada) picturesque Herstmonceux Castle, situated in East Sussex....
Preview of Science and Disability Initiatives at the National Science Teachers Association 2013 National Conference
An update of the science and disabilities initiatives as well as session and meeting schedules for the 2013 NSTA National Conference has been provided by Sami Kahn, Chair of the NSTA Special Needs Advisory Board. Dear Sci-Dis Friends, Please allow me to update you on several exciting sci-dis initiatives...
Call for the American Geophysical Union Honors Nominations: Due 31 March 2013
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AGU recognizes a compelling need to promote diversity and increase nominations in our Honors Program. Diversity in the way we award and recognize our members demonstrates the Union’s commitment to equity. Success cannot be achieved without your help and cooperation. AGU Fellows Program Now is the time to make...
National Science Foundation Releases 2013 Report on Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering
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Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering provides statistical information about the participation of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities in science and engineering education and employment. The formal report, now in the form of a digest, is issued every 2 years. The current digest, along...
January 2013 IAGD Newsletter: IAGD Student Community
10. IAGD Student Community STUDENT MEMBERS WANTED! Students are especially encouraged to join and help us continue to build the growing community of students with disabilities in the geosciences. Faculty, we need your help to discuss the IAGD network with your students, encourage them to join and share their...
January 2013 IAGD Newsletter: Promoting the IAGD
9. Promoting the IAGD Become a member of the IAGD! The IAGD is looking to connect with new members worldwide. Remember, there are no membership fees or annual dues to be a part of the IAGD network. If you are aware of faculty who would be interested in sharing...
January 2013 IAGD Newsletter: IAGD community development
8. IAGD community development Development of the IAGD website is ongoing. Have a look at the latest rollout at www.TheIAGD.org. There is an active “news” page as well as advice for students on the “community” page. If you have something you’d like to add (i.e. instructional resources, student resources,...
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