Final reminder that our panel discussion event on researching neurodiversity is today!

Thanks to our organizers @rodriguez_deliz and @sashankpisupati for putting this together! Also, here is a version of the event flyer with alt text included

Topics will be centered around the active role scientists play in perpetuating structural ableism and racism, in addition to questions you can submit while registering. Moderated by @rodriguez_deliz. Panelists: AuTeach @nolan_syreeta @JennyMaiPhanPhD @HeiniMNatri @NickFears

Save the date! Thursday, February 24th at 1 PM Eastern we’ll be holding a virtual panel discussion that brings together experts in a range of disciplines that do important work with and for the neurodivergent community. Register here: https://t.co/hthwdoDNg8

Join us tomorrow for a @GrowingUpInSci session with ScAAN founder @wtadler!

And of course, huge shoutout to ScAAN members @rodriguez_deliz and @sashankpisupati for leading this project and all of the exciting follow up work that is still to come!

If you’d like to learn more directly from the community and find actionable items, here are some additional resources: @autselfadvocacy @NeuroClastic @thinkingautism @aaspireproject

We’re looking for neurodivergent scientists, scholars, clinicians, and activists who would like to discuss topics ranging from eugenics in developmental research, CBPR in psychology and neuroscience, and more in a virtual panel to be held this spring. Feel free to reach out!

This is our initial effort to bring topics widely discussed by the #ActuallyAutistic community, such as #StopTheShock and #Spectrum10K, into the academic space, particularly in the fields of developmental psychology and neuroscience.

In our latest project, we take on FAQs about neurodiversity (specifically autism) and the role scientific researchers play in the trajectory of disability rights. Check out our full resource guide below! https://t.co/syJcTT0HDy

For further reference:

New York law fails to protect children who can’t afford a lawyer during police interrogations, with over 90% waiving their right to remain silent. Albany must protect these children's right by passing #Right2RemainSilent legislation. Cc: @CarlHeastie

Ever since the Exonerated Five were interrogated as youth and coerced into false confessions more than 30 years ago, New York State has failed to curb deceptive interrogation tactics used by the police. Enact #Right2RemainSilent. Cc: @AndreaSCousins

As the NYS Legislature reconvenes, we are calling on Albany lawmakers to enact #Right2RemainSilent legislation to protect all young New Yorkers' Miranda Rights by providing an attorney before police interrogation. Cc: @NYGovCuomo

In a recent project with @EIAEnvironment, we helped map supermarkets based on super pollutant hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). To view the data, learn more about these refrigerants, and take action to hold companies accountable, check out the project below

Join us tomorrow for a @GrowingUpInSci panel on science activism along with @MarchForScience and @SPIatUVA!

The Mountain Valley Pipeline will impact water quality in Jefferson National Forest. We stand with scientists calling for a science-based water quality monitoring plan. Support the letter below: https://t.co/BUfM1ruwVT

Hey #sciencetwitter, call to action TODAY!! We found serious issues with water quality control plans for a major natural gas pipeline, & wrote a public comment. Can you review the comment, & add your name *by 8pm EST* if you agree? https://t.co/meoqGyLQbH details in thread 👇

Take a minute to support science in practice! Review this public comment & consider adding your name. Due 8pm EST today! #sciencetwitter #scipol @speacvt @SPEACatUTSW @SPEAR_UGA @DSP_SPE @SciPolPack @ScientistAction @SPAI_UAB @sciencepollka @Sci4NY @ESAL_us who else??

Join us tomorrow for our second co-sponsored event with @GrowingUpInSci on anti-racism in science. @IssaHabon will be interviewing Angela Saini - sign up details below!