Perspectives on ornithology from Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing scientists
Streaming Media
Location
Gallaudet University - JSAC Multipurpose Room
Start Date
3-3-2024 1:00 PM
End Date
3-3-2024 2:00 PM
Description
In August of 2023, we hosted a panel on the perspectives of birding and ornithology from Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing scientists at the American Ornithological Society Annual Meeting. The panel focused on how DHH scientists do birding and ornithological fieldwork and also considers Deaf gain, access challenges, and steps to improving DHH access and retention in the field of ornithology, with an additional emphasis on conference access. Panelists ranged in career stage from undergraduate students to established career professionals, varied in language modality, and professional backgrounds (government and academia). The 40-minute panel occurred in a hybrid format with three panelists attending in person and two attending remotely via Zoom. The panelists described the steps the American Ornithological Society needs to take to become more deaf accessible. We will show the recording of the panel so that the audience can learn directly from the panelists about their experiences in birding and ornithology. Then we will open up the floor to questions where some of the panelists will join live in person or virtually to do a Q & A session for 10-20 minutes. Panelists can field questions about how to start in the field of ecology; what to look for in a mentor; and tips for gaining experience and work in ecology and with birds.
Recommended Citation
Schrage, Alma; DeFelice, Hannah; Popowski, Ron; and Dannels, Wendy, "Perspectives on ornithology from Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing scientists" (2024). Global Year of STEM Sign Language. 8.
https://ida.gallaudet.edu/global_STEM_signlanguage/STEM_signlanguagesummit/day_2/8
Perspectives on ornithology from Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing scientists
Gallaudet University - JSAC Multipurpose Room
In August of 2023, we hosted a panel on the perspectives of birding and ornithology from Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing scientists at the American Ornithological Society Annual Meeting. The panel focused on how DHH scientists do birding and ornithological fieldwork and also considers Deaf gain, access challenges, and steps to improving DHH access and retention in the field of ornithology, with an additional emphasis on conference access. Panelists ranged in career stage from undergraduate students to established career professionals, varied in language modality, and professional backgrounds (government and academia). The 40-minute panel occurred in a hybrid format with three panelists attending in person and two attending remotely via Zoom. The panelists described the steps the American Ornithological Society needs to take to become more deaf accessible. We will show the recording of the panel so that the audience can learn directly from the panelists about their experiences in birding and ornithology. Then we will open up the floor to questions where some of the panelists will join live in person or virtually to do a Q & A session for 10-20 minutes. Panelists can field questions about how to start in the field of ecology; what to look for in a mentor; and tips for gaining experience and work in ecology and with birds.
