Program for March 23

Registration & Sign-in
Pre-registration is advised. 

Tech Fair / Exhibition

• Accessible STEM 3D printed tools – Dennis Spencer, Kelsey Hall
• Free thinking derivatives of open sourced software and common based peer production as a catalyst for change – Arianna Comendful
• Utilizing the basics: A needs and environmental analysis of current technology use in an English Language Learner classroom – Marie Rohrbacher
  
• Speaking through Smartphone: Using technology to reimagine intercultural communication in the EFL classroom – J.D. Swerzenski
  
• Aclarity: UMass Startup Revolutionizing Water Purification – Julie Bliss Mullen
  
• Providing refurbished computers to low income individuals, low income families and senior citizens age 60 or older in need – Robert Staples
• Energizing Student Assessments – David Sullivan, Cynthia Gaudet
  
• Infusing Telehealth Technology and Transcultural Nursing into College of Nursing Curricula: Preparing Culturally Proficient Nurses for Leadership in Health for a Global Society – Dr. Heather Hamilton, Jean DeMartinis
  
• Rapid Smartphone-Based Detection of Bacteria for Home Application – Lili He
  
• Nursing and Information Technology – Maeve Howett

Workshops

• World Librarians: Education Outreach to the Developing World – Nikhila Nandgopal, Charles Schweik, Jeremy Smith, Scott McCullough
• Web Accessibility: Inclusive Practices to Enhance the User Experience – Kelsey Hall, Joshua Pearson, Bill Leahy
  
• Vetting before Getting: Considerations for Procuring Accessible Information and Communication Technology – Kelsey Hall, Joshua Pearson
  
• Exploring Mobile for Diverse Users: iOS and Android Accessibility – Kelsey Hall, Joshua Pearson

Speaker – Nolan Bushnell
Title: TBA

Lunch (for registrants) 

Is Technology for All? panel

It is important that we have a thoughtful, respectful and lively discussion on the status and participation of women and minorities in technical fields. This is the topic that the panel “Is Technology for All?” will be addressing.

Speakers – Nolan Bushnell, Laura Scholl, Vanessa Martinez

Coffee Service

Speaker – TBA