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Welcome to the first part of our series on Accessibility in the Lab. This series will explore different areas of accessibility throughout education and the workforce, along with the necessary conversations about the topic.
In this episode, we begin by discussing the current state of accessibility in education with our guests Sara Rivera, Ph.D., lab manager at the University of Michigan, and Madelyn Cook, Ph.D. candidate at the University of Michigan. Whether a student requires additional time to complete an exam or a physical accommodation in their research space, accessibility is not one-size-fits-all for students. Rivera and Cook provide insight into academia through their personal experiences with accessibility which makes for a valuable conversation to hear.
Key Learning Points:
- What accessibility looks like in academic research
- What kind of accommodations are available for students
- The responsibilities academic institutions have to provide accommodations
- How students can approach conversations about accessibility with their professors and faculty
Stay connected with SLAS:
- Online at www.slas.org
- Twitter @SLAS_Org
- Instagram @slas_org
- YouTube
About SLAS:
SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building. For more information about SLAS, visit www.slas.org.
SLAS publishes two peer-reviewed and MEDLINE-indexed scientific journals, SLAS Discovery and SLAS Technology. For more information about SLAS and its journals, visit www.slas.org/publications.
For Students:
Visit the SLAS Student Resources to find information on student-focused SLAS awards, grants, scholarships, digital educational content, podcasts and more.
*For a transcript of this episode, please visit this episode's page on Buzzsprout.
Upcoming SLAS Events:
SLAS Europe 2025 Conference and Exhibition
- 20-22 May 2025
- Hamburg, Germany
View the full events calendar
View all episodes
By SLASSend us a text
Welcome to the first part of our series on Accessibility in the Lab. This series will explore different areas of accessibility throughout education and the workforce, along with the necessary conversations about the topic.
In this episode, we begin by discussing the current state of accessibility in education with our guests Sara Rivera, Ph.D., lab manager at the University of Michigan, and Madelyn Cook, Ph.D. candidate at the University of Michigan. Whether a student requires additional time to complete an exam or a physical accommodation in their research space, accessibility is not one-size-fits-all for students. Rivera and Cook provide insight into academia through their personal experiences with accessibility which makes for a valuable conversation to hear.
Key Learning Points:
- What accessibility looks like in academic research
- What kind of accommodations are available for students
- The responsibilities academic institutions have to provide accommodations
- How students can approach conversations about accessibility with their professors and faculty
Stay connected with SLAS:
- Online at www.slas.org
- Twitter @SLAS_Org
- Instagram @slas_org
- YouTube
About SLAS:
SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government life sciences researchers and the developers and providers of laboratory automation technology. The SLAS mission is to bring together researchers in academia, industry and government to advance life sciences discovery and technology via education, knowledge exchange and global community building. For more information about SLAS, visit www.slas.org.
SLAS publishes two peer-reviewed and MEDLINE-indexed scientific journals, SLAS Discovery and SLAS Technology. For more information about SLAS and its journals, visit www.slas.org/publications.
For Students:
Visit the SLAS Student Resources to find information on student-focused SLAS awards, grants, scholarships, digital educational content, podcasts and more.
*For a transcript of this episode, please visit this episode's page on Buzzsprout.
Upcoming SLAS Events:
SLAS Europe 2025 Conference and Exhibition
- 20-22 May 2025
- Hamburg, Germany
View the full events calendar