Neurodiversity in Physics
Neurodiversity in Physics
- Event time: 1:00pm until 2:00pm
- Event date: 12th October 2022
- Speaker: Dr. Ciprian Pruteanu (School of Physics & Astronomy, University of Edinburgh)
- Speaker: ms Robin Burton (School of Physics & Astronomy, University of Edinburgh)
- Location: Higgs Centre Seminar Room, Room 4305, James Clerk Maxwell Building (JCMB) (James Clerk Maxwell Building (JCMB)) James Clerk Maxwell Building Peter Guthrie Tait Road Edinburgh EH9 3FD GB
Event details
The School of Physics & Astronomy has one of the highest fractions of students diagnosed with a neurodiverse condition such as ADHD and autistic spectrum disorder.
Dr Cip Pruteanu and Robin Burton will share some of their experiences and knowledge for working with neurodiverse students and staff.
Followed by tea, coffee & scones.
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About EDI open lunchtime meetings
Physics & Astronomy Equality, Diversity & Inclusion lunchtime meetings - everyone in the School is welcome - both students and staff. Most meetings are at lunchtime. Our aim is to discuss and learn on how to be the best physicists we can be. We host a range of speakers - from our own students and staff to Nobel prize winners - on topics including physics education, outreach, gender & physics, race & physics, decolonising physics, as well as discussing current physics & astronomy research!.