Schedule
2024
Saturday, March 2nd
8:00 AM

Welcome

Caroline Solomon, Gallaudet University
Alicia Wooten, Gallaudet University
Christopher Hayes, Gallaudet University

Gallaudet University - JSAC Multipurpose Room

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
8:30 AM

Keynote: Enhancing STEM Sign Language: Preparation and Considerations for the Sign Language Team

Audrey Cameron, University of Edinburgh
Gary Quinn, Heriot-Watt University

Gallaudet University - JSAC Multipurpose Room

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
9:30 AM

Bridging the Gap: Empowering STEM Education with Wild Saga

Brandon Call, Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind

Gallaudet University - JSAC Multipurpose Room

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
10:00 AM

Neural correlates of embodied STEM learning via technology among DHH ASL users

Carly Leannah, Gallaudet University

Gallaudet University - JSAC Multipurpose Room

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
10:30 AM

Storytelling in STEM

Chris Kurz, Rochester Institute of Technology/National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Truc Nguyen, Metro Deaf School
Patrick Graham, Rochester Institute of Technology/National Technical Institute for the Deaf

Gallaudet University - JSAC Multipurpose Room

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
11:00 AM

Who is Famous Deaf Scientist?

Gabriel Arellano, Gallaudet University
Mona Jawad, ASL Aspire

Gallaudet University - JSAC Multipurpose Room

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
11:30 AM

Hands & Flippers for Marine Conservation: An Insight Into ASL Programming in Juno Beach, Florida

Jen Riley, Loggerhead Marinelife Center

Gallaudet University - JSAC Multipurpose Room

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
1:30 PM

Preliminary Investigation on the Effectiveness of Technical ASL for Teaching STEM Content

Rachel Sortino, Gallaudet University

Gallaudet University - JSAC Multipurpose Room

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
2:00 PM

Bridging the Gap: Enriching Nigerian Sign Language for Emerging STEM Concepts Through Cultural Imagery

Veronica Uwajeh

Gallaudet University - JSAC Multipurpose Room

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
2:30 PM

Deaf Leaders, Deaf Linguists, and Bulgarian Sign Language for STEM Education

Dochka Veleva
Alexander Iavnov

Gallaudet University - JSAC Multipurpose Room

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
3:00 PM

Scientific meaning-making in a bimodal-bilingual educational context – what does it mean?

Camilla Lindahl

Gallaudet University - JSAC Multipurpose Room

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
3:30 PM

Integrated Sign Language Resources for STEM Education in Bulgaria

Salvina Lozanova, Sofia University
Krasimirka Zhecheva
Ivelina Stoyanovanova

Gallaudet University - JSAC Multipurpose Room

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
4:00 PM

Advancing Deaf Education in Morocco: Challenges and the Call for International Support

Oumaima Benaouda

Gallaudet University - JSAC Multipurpose Room

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM