Posts tagged 'disability'

In the world of STEM research, disabled scientists are hugely underrepresented within the workforce. In this guest blog, PhD student Aurelia Valente considers some of the factors that can deter disabled people from pursuing science careers, and the simple accommodations that could make STEM more inclusive for all.

It’s time for another interview with an inspiring life scientist, and this week we were delighted to speak to Aurelia Valente, a comparative behavioral biologist, PhD student and passionate disability advocate. Read her fascinating insight into the daily challenges faced by scientists with disabilities…