[DSOSU] FW: AstroAccess is partnering with the Haughton-Mars Project! Informational Zoom Session

[Lissner, L. Scott]

If we can make space accessible, we can make any space accessible.

AstroAccess<https://sciaccess.org/mission-astroaccess/> is partnering with the Haughton-Mars Project!

We are thrilled to announce a new partnership between AstroAccess and the Haughton-Mars Project (HMP), a leading planetary field research project located on the world’s largest uninhabited island, Devon Island, in the Arctic.

The Haughton-Mars Project is part of a prestigious research facility used as an analog to study the geology and possible biology of Mars and other planetary bodies, and to advance their future exploration by robots and humans. To celebrate our new partnership, we will be hosting a collaborative virtual event for the public to learn more about our two programs! This virtual webinar will feature SETI Institute planetary scientist, the Founder of the Mars Institute and Director of the Haughton-Mars Project, Pascal Lee, who will be calling in live from the HMP Arctic research site!

Join us on Zoom Thursday, August 8th with HMP to learn about our exciting new partnership and ongoing mission. Sign up today to secure your spot!

Date: Thursday, August 8, 2024
Time: 12pm ET / 4pm UTC
Location: Live on Zoom!

Register at:
https://osu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_90gfkpnKTIuy7aT6nq5Bmw#/registration<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/osu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_90gfkpnKTIuy7aT6nq5Bmw*/registration__;Iw!!KGKeukY!3WbrVmgKPRbhuYXvE8G3Kcj7syjvz3x8C056ovAotsubfKML-MapAllk-uesmfmEJ0XfV_viBcMq_NQSY3yhqw$>

The event will be recorded. Register to obtain a copy of the recording.

SciAccess promotes equity and inclusion in STEM worldwide

The SciAccess Initiative was founded in 2018 to inspire, develop, and promote innovative approaches to equitable science access.

In the United States, careers surrounding science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, the STEM fields, are some of the most rapidly growing, as well as the most lucrative job opportunities. However, the 26% of Americans who live with disabilities often find themselves excluded from these careers, unable to access the skills and education required. Founded by Ohio State graduate Anna Voelker in 2018, the initiative began through the OSU President’s Prize, a $100k award for innovative projects that champion social change.From there, it has developed into myriad programs, including four main branches: the annual conference<https://sciaccess.org/2021-about/>, the mentorship program, <https://sciaccess.org/mentorship-about/>  Mission: AstroAccess<https://astroaccess.org/>, and the professional working group<https://sciaccess.org/working-group-about/>.

The SciAccess Conference<https://sciaccess.org/> brings together a diverse community of researchers, professionals, students, educators, employers, and disability rights advocates, whose shared knowledge and ideas are critical to increasing skills, knowledge, and opportunities in STEM fields for individuals with disabilities.


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